Safe Sleep For Your Baby

Reduce the Risk of SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Causes of Infant Death

Always place your baby on his or her back to sleep, for naps and at night, to reduce the risk of SIDS.
Use a firm sleep surface, covered by a fitted sheet, to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related cause of infant death.
Your baby should not sleep in an adult bed, on a couch, or on a chair alone, with you, or with anyone else.
Keep soft objects, toys and loose bedding out of your baby’s sleep area to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep related cause of infant death.
To reduce the risk of SIDS, women should: Get regular health care during pregnancy, and Not smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs during pregnancy or after the baby is born.
To reduce the risk of SIDS, do not smoke during pregnancy, and do not smoke or allow smoking around your baby.
Breastfeed your baby to reduce the risk of SIDS
Give your baby a dry pacifier that is not attached to a string for naps and at night to reduce the risk of SIDS.
Do not let your baby get too hot during sleep
Follow health care provider guidance on your baby’s vaccine and regular check ups.
Avoid products that claim to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death.
Do not use home heart or breathing monitors to reduce thee risk of SIDS.
Give you baby plenty of Tummy Time when he or she is awake and when someone is watching.