Safe Sleeping For Babies
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 3,500 babies in the U.S. are lost each year due to sleep-related deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), accidental suffocation, and deaths from unknown causes.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the following safe sleep practices for newborns and infants:
Always place your baby on his or her back to sleep in a bassinet, crib, portable crib, or play yard, including naps and at night.
Use a firm and flat sleep surface, such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib, covered by a …
