Infant Safe Sleep Practices

Follow these safe sleep steps to reduce the risk of SIDS and other unexpected deaths:

• Baby sleeps alone in a crib.
• Baby sleeps on back, at nighttime and naptime.
• Nothing in sleep area - no bumper pads or stuffed toys
• Use a firm mattress in a safety-approved crib, and tightly fitting sheets.
• Keep baby's face uncovered, use a sleeper instead of a blanket.
• Don't allow anyone to smoke anything around the baby.
• Avoid overheating the baby.