Safe Sleep

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.