Sleepers in September
Join the Drive!
Sleepers in September
September 1 – October 31
Join the annual drive to collect new and gently-loved sleepers and sleep sacks to help babies sleep safely!
How to help
- Donate sleepers (size newborn to 18 months) to your local chapter
- Hold a collection drive for your local chapter
- Order sleepers from the Amazon Wish List for areas not supported by chapters
- Register to become a NIN Ambassador for your community and hold a local drive
No time to shop? Donate online!
Donate online and be sure to mark your donation for SIS (Sleepers in September) and the name of the chapter you are supporting.
If you would like to to donate to areas without chapter representation, include SIS designation without a chapter location.
Why Sleepers in September?
Newborns lack the ability to increase their body heat by shivering and do not have the body fat needed to warm themselves once they are cold. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping soft objects and loose bedding out of the sleeping area for at least the first 12 months.
Overheating can raise the risk of infant sleep death, also called SIDS, (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Studies have shown that thick clothing, too many layers and high room temperatures increase the risk of SIDS. Our Sleepers in September drive supports Safe Sleep practices by collecting sleepers for babies in need so they can maintain a safe temperature.