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PRINTER'S NO. 3654
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 571
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY MAYES, CURRY, TIBURCIO, McNEILL, GUZMAN, RIVERA,
HOHENSTEIN, SANCHEZ, WARREN, MERSKI, PIELLI, E. NELSON,
CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, STEELE, GALLAGHER, MADDEN, CIRESI AND
FLEMING, JUNE 18, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, JUNE 22, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Baby Safety Month"
in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Children deserve safe living environments where they
can play, learn and grow; and
WHEREAS, Making decisions about food, living environment,
toys and other hazards can be an overwhelming process for
parents; and
WHEREAS, When parents are empowered with clear information
and knowledge about how to protect their baby, they can make
informed choices; and
WHEREAS, Many changes to promote the safety of a baby require
minimal effort to eliminate hazards; and
WHEREAS, Using a crib, bassinet or cradle that has been
properly assembled according to instructions is an important way
to make sure that a baby sleeps in a safe environment and is the
foundation of good infant sleep practices; and
WHEREAS, Parents should pay close attention to the age
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ratings for products so that they can choose items that meet
their children's developmental needs; and
WHEREAS, No matter the products employed, supervision from an
adult is essential to making sure that a child is safe; and
WHEREAS, Bringing attention to the ways parents across this
Commonwealth can keep their babies safe could help prevent
tragedy; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, the Juvenile Products Manufacturers
Association began an annual awareness campaign related to child
health, beginning with Expectant Mother's Day in 1983; and
WHEREAS, The organization is now called the Baby Safety
Alliance, and beginning in 1991, September has been designated
as "Baby Safety Month"; and
WHEREAS, "Baby Safety Month" offers us the opportunity to
bring attention to ways that parents can protect the safety of
their children; and
WHEREAS, Every child deserves a safe, healthy and vibrant
childhood; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of September 2026 as "Baby Safety Month" in Pennsylvania;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all
parents to take action to protect babies from hazards.
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