RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
HCR 58 2017 Regular Session Hilferty
Urges and requests the bureau of family health of the La. Dept. of Health to evaluate the
feasibility and desirability of a prospective program to distribute "baby boxes" (sturdy
cardboard boxes which double as bassinets and come with a firm foam mattress, tight-fitting
sheet, and breastfeeding accessories) as a means of reducing infant mortality, akin to similar
programs of three other U.S. states.
Requests the bureau of family health to report findings of the evaluation to the legislative
committees on health and welfare no later than 60 days prior to the convening of the 2018
R.S.