infant sleep

SLEEP SAFETY TIPS FOR INFANTS

Parents often ask us about sleep safety for their children and especially for infants. Here’s our top sleep safety tips for infants: 

Safe sleep is as easy as A B C 

Alone

• Don’t sleep in the same bed as baby.
• The safest place for baby to sleep is the same room as their caregiver.
• You can place crib next to the bed.
• Keep the room smoke and pollutant-free.
• Keep the room cool to prevent overheating.

Back

• Always place baby on their back to sleep.
• Help to prevent flat spots on the head by changing sleep direction daily and it also helps them to build strength by activating muscles on both sides of their neck.
• Because baby sleeps on their back, Tummy Time is essential! Tummy Time should begin as soon as baby comes home.

Crib

• Baby should always sleep in a crib.
• Use a crib or bassinet that meets current safety standards.
• Provide your baby with a firm sleep surface.
• Keep crib empty. No toys or blankets!
• Remove loose bedding, bumpers, and toys as they can put safety as risk.
• Avoid using sleep positioning devices.

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