Good crib and baby sleep
2016-06-29 09:54:50
Use a crib that meets current safety standards with a firm mattress that fits snugly and is covered with only a tight-fitting crib sheet.
. Place your baby’s crib near your bed.
. Remove all soft bedding and toys from your baby’s sleep area. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using a wearable blanket instead of loose blankets to keep your baby warm.
. Breastfeed, if possible, but when finished, put your baby back to sleep in his or her separate safe sleep area alongside your bed.
. Offer a pacifier when putting baby to sleep. If breastfeeding, introduce the pacifier after one month or after breastfeeding has been established.
NEVER
. Never put your baby to sleep on any soft surface (adult beds, sofas, chairs, water beds, quilts, sheep skins, etc.).
. Never dress your baby too warmly for sleep. Keep room temperature 68-72ºF (20-22ºC).
. Never use wedges or positioners to prop your baby up or keep him/her on his/her back.
. Never allow anyone to smoke around your baby or take your baby into a room or car where someone has recently smoked