Safe sleep for babies is as easy as A, B, C: Alone, Back, and Crib.
 

Baby should always sleep 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.

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Baby should sleep on their back.

• Place baby on their back to sleep and tummy to play.

• Help to prevent flat spots on the head by changing sleep direction daily.

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Baby should always sleep in a crib or Pack n Play

• Use a crib or Pack n Play that meets current safety standards.

• Provide your baby with a firm sleep surface.

• Keep crib empty.

  • Remove loose bedding, bumpers, and toys as they can put safety as risk.

• Avoid using sleep positioning devices.

  • There is no evidence these are effective and, in some cases, they pose a danger to baby if they roll out of the device.

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These guidelines have been created by the American Academy of Pediatrics.