Help Your Baby Sleep Safely
To sleep safely, babies should be:
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On their back
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In their own crib or bassinet that meets the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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On a firm sleep surface with no loose bedding
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In a sleep sack or onesie
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In the room with sober caregivers
If your baby falls asleep in a car seat, stroller, swing, infant carrier, or sling, you should move them to a firm sleep surface on their back as soon as possible.
To sleep safely, babies should NOT be:
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On their stomach or side
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In an adult bed, especially with adults who have been using substances
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On a couch
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Under a blanket
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On a pillow
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With stuffed animals
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In a crib with bumper pads
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Near tobacco smoke
Source: The American Academy of Pediatrics