How can you make a safe sleep environment?
- Always place baby on his or her back to sleep for all sleep times, including naps.
- Room share – keep baby’s sleep area in the same room next to your sleep area. Your baby should not sleep in an adult bed, on a couch, or on a chair alone, with you, or anyone else.
- Use a firm sleep surface, such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib, bassinet, or portable play area, covered by a fitted sheet.
- Keep soft objects, toys, pillows, crib bumpers, and loose bedding out of your baby’s sleep area.
- Don’t let baby get too hot during sleep. Dress your baby in no more than one layer more of clothing than an adult would wear to be comfortable. A one-piece sleeper or wearable blanket can be used.