GLOBAL INFANT SAFE SLEEP CENTER
Safer Nights.
Brighter Futures.
For Every Baby.
Advancing equity in infant survival through evidence, community wisdom, compassionate practice, and systems change.
We help communities and professionals turn infant safe sleep guidance into practical support and meaningful action.
EVIDENCE · EQUITY · POSSIBILITY
Every baby is a future worth protecting.
WHO WE ARE
A Different Approach to Infant Safe Sleep
The Global Infant Safe Sleep Center (GISS Center) connects evidence-based infant safe sleep guidance with families’ lived experiences and the conditions that shape infant safety. Housed within Baby 1st Network, we bring community voice, professional learning, and systems thinking together to help build safer futures.
WHAT WE DO
From Knowledge to Meaningful Change
Three connected areas help turn ideas into action for families, professionals, and institutions.
01 / LEARN
Professional Learning
Interactive education and resources for nurses, public health teams, community health workers, doulas, and other professionals.
02 / TRANSFORM
Practice Transformation
Practical approaches that help organizations strengthen conversations, connect families with support, and improve routine practices.
03 / COLLABORATE
Community Collaboration
Partnerships that center community knowledge and connect families, healthcare institutions, public health, and civic organizations.
FEATURED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Dreaming Safe Sleep Futures™
Transforming Infant Sleep Interventions for Black Families
Explore evidence-based infant safe sleep recommendations alongside culturally responsive communication, families’ nighttime realities, and practical strategies for supporting safer sleep conditions.
Training dates, registration, and any continuing education details are provided through the Learning Hub as they are confirmed.
LEARN · REFLECT · APPLY
Beyond education.
Toward practice change.
Professional learning rooted in truth, compassion, support, fairness, and the future we can build together.
Based on the Afrofuturist SUID Equity Cycle
BUILD SAFER FUTURES WITH US
Meaningful Change Begins With Shared Commitment.
Whether you represent a healthcare institution, community organization, professional association, university, or public health agency, GISS Center welcomes opportunities to learn and work together.