Safety Tips
Always place your baby to sleep on his/her back. Side and tummy positions are not safe.
Use a crib that meets current safety standards. The mattress should be firm and fit snuggly in the crib. Cover the mattress with only a tight-fitting crib sheet. Portable cribs and play yard style cribs are also a good choice.
Do not put anything soft, loose or fluffy in your baby's sleep space. This includes pillows, blankets, comforters, soft or pillow-like bumpers, stuff animals and other soft items.
Use a sleep sack or other type sleeper instead of blankets to keep your baby warm and safe.
Place your baby's separate, safe sleep space such as a bassinet near your bed to help you protect baby and make nursing easier. This is called room sharing.
Falling asleep with your baby in bed or on a couch or armchair is dangerous. Room share instead.
Never place your baby to sleep on top of any soft surface. This includes adult beds, water beds, pillows, cushions, comforters and sheepskins.
Do not use wedges or positioners to prop your baby up or keep him/her on their back.
Make sure your baby doesn't get too warm during sleep. Use light sleep clothing and keep room temperature at what would be comfortable for a lightly-clothed adult.
Offer your baby a pacifier every time you place baby down to sleep. If you are nursing, wait until nursing is well established before using a pacifier (usually around 1 month).
