12/30/2025
Do you know the best tips to keep your baby safe while they sleep?
This is how our amazing labor and delivery team educate patients about safe sleep.
1. Place baby on their back to sleep every time.
2. Place baby on a firm, flat mattress.
4. Room share (not bed share) for at least the first 6 months.
5. Nothing in the crib, except for a tightly fitted sheet and pacifier if using one.
6. Use of pacifier for naps and at night.
7. Avoid smoking, va**ng, and impairment while caring for your baby.
8. Dress the baby for sleep to avoid over heating (no hats).
9. Attend all scheduled visits with the baby’s provider.
10. Exercise caution when purchasing baby products and devices. Ensure their safety for safe sleep.
11. Share these Safe Sleep tips with your community.
Also, during the winter months, be sure to keep the bedroom at a comfortable temperature (not too hot, not too cool) to ensure a safe sleep environment.
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Cribs for Kids® National Infant Safe Sleep Initiative
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Cribs for Kids® National Infant Safe Sleep Initiative