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When will Back to Bed, Tummy to Play Day: The Derrick Stone Safe Sleep Initiative be celebrated? November 2nd of each calendar year.
What is Back to Bed, Tummy to Play Day: The Derrick Stone Safe Sleep Initiative? Back to Bed, Tummy to Play is a day that raises awareness about safe infant sleep and the importance of tummy time. It reminds caregivers that babies sleep most safely when placed alone, on their back, in a clutter-free crib. It also highlights how tummy time helps infants build the muscles they need to reach milestones like rolling, crawling, sitting up, and walking. The day shows that there are safe, joyful ways to bond with baby that go far beyond sharing a sleep surface.
How should Back to Bed, Tummy to Play Day: The Derrick Stone Safe Sleep Initiative be celebrated or observed?
- Educate: Learn the ABCs of safe sleep — Alone, on the Back, in a clutter-free Crib — and share what you know with new and expecting parents.
- Engage: Practice tummy time with your baby while everyone is awake and engaged, turning muscle-building into a fun bonding moment.
- Share: Post your safe-sleep tips and tummy-time photos on social media using the hashtag #BackToBedTummyToPlay.
- Support: Connect with pediatricians, hospitals, and health departments to spread accurate safe-sleep guidance to families in your community.
Why was Back to Bed, Tummy to Play Day: The Derrick Stone Safe Sleep Initiative created? The day is created to bring awareness to the importance of bonding with baby, reaching necessary developmental milestones, and emphasizing safe sleep for infants. Since the Back to Sleep campaign of the 1990s, the infant death rate has decreased by half, yet many families still do not know the risks or how to eliminate them. This day helps caregivers of all types understand that safe sleep and tummy time protect infant health and wellbeing.
Who created this day? This day was created by Alexandria Bowerman in 2026.