According to CPSC's statistics, almost 35 babies die each year from injuries associated with cribs, many of which are older, used cribs that are in disrepair or that predate current safety standards. In response, the Foundation has committed to donate more than 1,000 new, safe cribs to parents in the Washington, DC area who need them, along with parenting information. At Freddie Mac, we finance homes, and through our Foundation, we strive to make these happy and healthy places to raise families. Getting children off to a good start by helping to ensure that their first home is as safe as possible is an important step we can take in making homes happy and healthy.
Safe cribs are essential to the health and well-being of our nation's babies.
At CPSC, we've set mandatory safety standards for cribs to ensure that babies have a safe place to sleep during their first two years. Every day, we work to educate caregivers about the importance of using safe cribs and bedding for babies. Sleeping on an adult bed also poses dangers to babies. CPSC estimates 64 babies die every year when they are put to sleep on adult beds. The conditions facing many families in our region contribute to the problem.