Where is it safe for my baby to sleep? This is an important question for all new parents, particularly as babies spend more time asleep than they do awake in the first months of life. Comfort is important for your little one but always keep safety in mind too. Cot death (sudden unexplained infant [...]
Is it ok for my baby to sleep on their side or stomach? Infants should only be placed on their backs to sleep until they reach 1 year of age. Back sleeping is the safest position for infants because it reduces the risk for Sleep-Related Infant Deaths (including SIDS and SUIDS). When a child is able [...]
Where is it safe for my baby to sleep when we are on vacation? A safe sleep location for infants on vacation includes an enclosed flat supported surface without cushioned bumpers. The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021 (effective in 2022) made the sale of inclined or soft sided infant sleep devices [...]
When is sleep surface- or bedsharing, forms of co-sleeping, extra risky? Bedsharing is a family choice, but poses risks. Although the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recognizes that parents bedshare with infants for a variety of reasons, such as beliefs that it is better for their infant, [...]