Celebrating Your Impact: Sleep Sacks

IMPACT is Bryn Mawr Hospital’s newsletter that showcases the transformative power of your generous gifts, illustrating their profound impact on the lives of our patients and the broader community.

December 2025: Impact on newborns and families

Bryn Mawr Hospital’s Maternity Unit has the great joy and privilege of delivering more than 2,000 babies each year. All new parents are educated by the care team on the importance of safe sleep practices, including placing babies on their backs, alone in a crib, and how to use sleep sacks.

Because of generous support, the Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation is proud to fund sleep sacks for every family that delivers at Bryn Mawr Hospital. This initiative aligns with our mission to promote the health and safety of newborns in our community and supports our ongoing commitment to providing families with the tools and education needed for a safe start.

Sleep sacks are a crucial part of our efforts to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), one of the leading causes of death among infants under one year of age. Studies have shown that using sleep sacks significantly reduces the risk of SIDS by ensuring that infants sleep safely. By eliminating the need for loose blankets, which can pose a suffocation hazard, sleep sacks help maintain a comfortable and secure environment for babies. The impact of this initiative extends beyond immediate safety; it fosters long-term well-being and peace of mind for parents, ensuring that every baby born at Bryn Mawr Hospital has a safer start in life.