I recently attended the Safe Sleep Summit sponsored by the City of Milwaukee Health Department. The rate of infant deaths associated with SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is 1.43 in Milwaukee compared to the national average of .55. Milwaukee recognizes this as a problem and is working hard to combat it. But this issue is not just a regional concern.

The keynote speaker, Dr. Fern Hauk referenced the following quote from a mother:...