By Paige Gurgainers

Minden Mayor Nick Cox attended the ‘Clear the Crib’ event held this past Friday at the Seed’s Women’s Center to read a proclamation granting October 18 Safe Sleep Awareness Day.  

“There is something the good Lord gave us as parents that gives us the strong, strong desire to take care of our babies and that’s why today is such an honor to present this proclamation on behalf of the City of Minden,” said Cox. “I also urge the citizens of Minden to join in the effort to promote safe sleep practices and reduce the risk of sleep-related deaths.” 

He was joined by Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker and City of Minden Deputy Chief Tokia Harrison. The event featured a fun competition between the trio where they raced to see who could ‘clear the crib’ of all unsafe items the quickest. The mayor won by a whopping 3 seconds (although if the baby were real, it most likely would have required a trip to the ER). 

But all was in good fun to bring awareness to reduce the risk of SUIDS (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome) and encourage parents to utilize safe sleep practices such as putting babies to sleep alone on their back in a crib and in a smoke-free environment.  

Seed’s Women’s Center is preparing to renovate and move into a larger building in the upcoming weeks and would appreciate your continued support in their efforts. For those wishing to make donations, please stop by the facility or mail checks to 402 Broadway. Donations can also be made on their website www.seedswomenscenter.com/donate, or via PayPal @seedswc .