
Practice safe sleep habits for your infant.
We encourage you to use safe sleep habits with your baby, and to share them with caregivers:
- Always place your baby on their back. An easy way to remember this is to think about putting your baby “back to sleep.”
- Share the same bedroom during the infant’s first year of life (but not the same bed).
- Only baby goes in the crib; no toys, blankets or other items.
- Provide tummy time while supervised.
- A pacifier can be used once breastfeeding is established or after one month of age.
- Keep room temperature between 65 and 71 degrees. Do not over-bundle your baby when sleeping.
- Do not smoke in your house.
- Do not leave children sleeping in a car seat or other infant seat.
- Do not cover car seats with a blanket or other materials.
More Information
For more information about safe sleep practices or the Marion and Polk Infant Safe Sleep Coalition, contact the Marion County Health Department at (503) 588-5357 or email them: