Is a baby sleep positioner helpful? Why are they used? Baby positioners should never be used. They can cause suffocation (be unable to breathe). Some manufactures may imply that baby sleep positioners can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), but the Federal Food and Drug [...]
When can my child sleep with a pillow? After the age of two, children can start to sleep with a pillow. Earlier than this places them at risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and is not recommended. It is safer to introduce a pillow once your child is in a bed and to not use any pillows while [...]
When is it safe to let my baby sleep on his tummy? We advise putting babies to sleep on their back in the first year of life because sleeping on their tummy has been associated with an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). However, once babies start to roll, they often roll over by [...]
When can my child sleep in a bed rather than a crib? There are no hard and fast rules about the age at which a child is ready to sleep in a bed. Children develop at different rates and you need to consider the whole family when making the decision to move your child into a bed without rails. One [...]
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, [...]
How do I transition him from sleeping in a swing to sleeping in a crib? There are many reasons that babies end up sleeping in a seat or swing. However, the American Academy of Pediatric recommends that all babies sleep on a firm, flat surface to reduce the risk of SIDS. Therefore, it is best to [...]
Should my newborn sleep in a bassinet or cradle? You can absolutely have your baby sleep in a bassinet or cradle before transitioning her to a crib! The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends sharing a room with newborns and young infants. Having your baby in a bassinet in your room can ensure [...]
What do I do when he climbs out of the crib? The easiest way to manage climbing is to prevent it as best as possible. Depending on the toddler’s age, you can have him sleep in a safe sleep sack, which can sometimes help to prevent climbing. The other thing to think about are the circumstances [...]
He climbs – how can I keep him in the crib? Typically, I recommend keeping your little one in a crib as long as it is safely possible. If your little one has tried to climb out once, it may help to offer a small reward for staying in the crib. Once they’re climbing out consistently, it is not [...]
My toddler keeps standing up in the crib – what can I do? At around 9 months, little ones often start standing up in their cribs and sometimes they don’t know how to get down. If this happens at bedtime, help her get down a few times so she knows how, but then simply let her work it out on her [...]