Because every baby deserves a first birthday.
Delivering lifesaving messages to parents
Educating and training professionals
Supporting research efforts
Providing compassionate grief support
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Helping Babies Survive and Thrive
First Candle is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to safe pregnancies and the survival of babies through the first years of life. Our current priority is to eliminate Stillbirth, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) with programs of research, education and advocacy.
CPSC Proposes New Rules for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Cribs
July 15th, 2010
Farwell to First Candle’s Debra Howe
July 13th, 2010
First Candle Responds to Recent Drop Side Crib Recalls
June 25th, 2010
Seven Manufacturers Announce Recalls to Repair Cribs to Address Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards – Industry Launches New Initiative to Secure Drop Sides with Free Immobilization Devices
June 24th, 2010
Charity Gala 2010 – Save the Date!
June 24th, 2010
First Candle Launches Two New Facebook Sites!
June 3rd, 2010
New Safe Sleep Video a Must-See for New and Expectant Parents!
May 28th, 2010
Customer Satisfaction Survey for First Candle’s Program Support Center
May 17th, 2010
Update on H.R.3212 and S.1445 – The Stillbirth and SUID Prevention, Education and Awareness Act
May 4th, 2010
Advocacy Alert – Your Help is Needed!
March 23rd, 2010
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