Baby Education for South Texas - BEST

06/16/2026

Babies in car seats in a hot day PSA

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06/09/2026

A routine newborn shot that has protected babies for decades is being rejected by a growing number of parents — and doctors say the consequences can be deadly.

A new investigation found that more families are declining the vitamin K injection given shortly after birth, a simple treatment that helps newborns’ blood clot properly. Without it, babies face a rare but potentially fatal condition called vitamin K deficiency bleeding, which can cause catastrophic internal bleeding, brain damage, and death.

Research shows babies who don’t receive the shot are 81 times more likely to develop late vitamin K deficiency bleeding, and about 1 in 5 affected infants die. Yet refusal rates have been climbing, with one national study finding that more than 5 percent of U.S. newborns did not receive the injection in 2024 — a 77 percent increase from 2017.

Doctors say much of the trend is being driven by misinformation on social media, where the vitamin K shot is often incorrectly grouped with vaccines despite serving a completely different purpose.

06/06/2026

Many people have heard of SIDS, but not everyone knows how much progress safe sleep education has made.

Since the recommendation to place babies on their backs to sleep was introduced, sleep-related infant deaths have declined significantly. Yet thousands of babies still die each year in unsafe sleep environments.

The good news is that safe sleep saves lives. Simple steps, like placing baby on their back, using a firm, flat sleep surface, and keeping the sleep space free of blankets, pillows, and other items, can make a meaningful difference.

Learn more about SIDS and safe sleep at the Safe Sleep Academy:
https://safesleepacademy.org/what-is-sids-infant-safe-sleep/

05/28/2026

visit bc2fd.org/car-seat for a car seat installation.

05/27/2026

Parents and caregivers are invited to join Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, medical editor of HealthyChildren.org, along with infant safety experts Ben Hoffman, M.D., FAAP, and Erin Mannen, Ph.D., for a free webinar about safe infant sleep products at noon CT on June 5. This free session will help families understand which infant sleep products are safe, why some products marketed for infants may increase the risk of sudden unexpected infant death, and how to make safer choices. Register https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3317768665572/WN_g3GXICduTQ2zehq_WtSvOg #/registration

05/23/2026

Before the cookouts, pool days, and lake trips begin - a gentle reminder 🤍

Water safety is important 🐠 Drowning is the #1 cause of death in children four and under. “Everyone” is watching until it’s time to start the grill, grab a drink from the cooler, go the bathroom, etc. Accidents happen quickly, making life jackets and “water watchers” essentials for young children around any body of water.

Safe Kids > Anything Else.

Wishing you a fun (and safe!) Memorial Day Weekend 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

05/20/2026

05/13/2026

Last day to register to attend the Safe Infant Sleep Round Up, a collaboration of hospitals, community services and nonprofits striving to move the needle in the right direction and supporting every baby achieve their first birthday celebration! Our presenters and panelists are national, state and local leaders in safe infant sleep! Send email to [email protected] to register!

🤠💤 Safe Infant Sleep Roundup – Join Us!

We’re bringing together healthcare teams and community organizations for a meaningful event focused on protecting the health and well-being of infants in our communities.

This collaborative initiative is designed to:
✔ Strengthen connections between hospitals, providers, and community partners
✔ Share life-saving safe sleep education and best practices
✔ Provide accessible, culturally relevant resources for families

👶 Together, we can empower families with the knowledge and tools to create safer sleep environments for infants.

📅 Date: May 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: STRAC
7500 U.S. Highway 90 W
San Antonio, TX 78227

📧 RSVP by May 13: [email protected]

Your participation helps expand the reach of this critical message. Feel free to share with your teams and partners—we’d love to see you there!

05/06/2026

Safe Infant Sleep Round Up collaboration between hospitals and community organizations. Join us!

🤠💤 Safe Infant Sleep Roundup – Join Us!

We’re bringing together healthcare teams and community organizations for a meaningful event focused on protecting the health and well-being of infants in our communities.

This collaborative initiative is designed to:
✔ Strengthen connections between hospitals, providers, and community partners
✔ Share life-saving safe sleep education and best practices
✔ Provide accessible, culturally relevant resources for families

👶 Together, we can empower families with the knowledge and tools to create safer sleep environments for infants.

📅 Date: May 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: STRAC
7500 U.S. Highway 90 W
San Antonio, TX 78227

📧 RSVP by May 13: [email protected]

Your participation helps expand the reach of this critical message. Feel free to share with your teams and partners—we’d love to see you there!