As I read "An Evidence-Based Infant Safe Sleep Program to Reduce Sudden Unexplained Infant Deaths" (Cultivating Quality, November 2016), I couldn't help but think how simple this initiative was, yet it will likely save many lives. Recently, my eldest cousin-a new mom, and a nurse for three-plus years-was telling me that the main cause of infants dying in Utah is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). She attended infant care classes prior to the birth of her baby, and met many moms who were surprised that babies were vulnerable when sleeping face-down. Both she, a nurse, and I, a future nurse, are well aware of this; however, many first-time moms are shocked when they hear it. This program shows just how much nurses can make a difference as advocates for patients in their communities. More programs like this are needed globally so that parents can be properly educated on such an important issue.

Lisa-Dawn M. via http://www.ajnoffthecharts.com