Safe Sleep Environment
Safe Sleep EnvironmentHaving a safe sleep environment for your baby is important. It can prevent sudden infant deathsyndrome, or SIDS. Follow this checklist to make sure your baby sleeps safe and sound.DO: Lie your baby on a firm, flat, non-inclined sleep surface, such as in a crib or bassinet. The cribmattress should fit snugly to prevent gaps where legs and arms could get caught. DO: Place yourbaby to sleep on their back. Always. DO: Keep toys, stuffed animals, and loose bedding out of thecrib.DO NOT: Use a drop-side crib, or one with sharp corners, splinters, lead paint, or missing parts. Ifyou’re inheriting a crib, make sure it’s in overall good condition, complies with the latest safetyrequirements, and has not been recalled. DO NOT: Use pillows, blankets, or crib bumpers. You cankeep your baby warm with sleep clothing, like a one-piece sleeper.DO NOT: Let your child sleep in a car seat, stroller, swing, or infant carrier. Move them as soon aspossible to a safe sleep surface on their back. DO NOT: Share a bed with your baby. Instead, share aroom: place their bed in your room for at least the first 6 months.Following this checklist can help you keep your baby safe while they sleep.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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