Safe Sleep Home
Preparing for Baby
Bringing Baby Home
Making the Crib Safe
Special Care
Choose High Quality Child Care
Tell Everyone
Putting it all Together
Safe Sleep Booklet
Safe Sleep Magnet
Contact Information
Safe Sleep Environment
- Cribs should be free from toys, soft bedding, blankets and pillows
- Always place your baby on her back to sleep, even for short naps.
Consider a Pacifier
- Consider using a clean, dry pacifier when placing your infant down to sleep, but don’t force the baby to take it.
- If you’re breastfeeding, wait until your baby is one month old, or is used to breastfeeding, before using a pacifier.
Did you know?
Some babies require special care, such as time spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). These babies are monitored by medical professionals and special equipment in the hospital. When they leave the NICU, safe sleep practices apply.