What temperature is best for my baby’s sleeping? Keep your baby’s room at a comfortable temperature, in the range of 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit. A room that is too warm will not only lead to potentially disrupted sleep, but also puts your baby at increased risk for Sudden Infant Death [...]
Is it okay to use a pacifier? Absolutely feel free to give your baby a pacifier. Some babies especially have a strong need to suck and there are some studies showing that pacifier use is associated with a decreased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In the first few months you will likely [...]
When do I need to take bumpers off my baby’s crib? For safety reasons, it is not recommended that you use bumpers on your baby’s crib at all. This is because bumper pads can increase the risk of a baby suffering from suffocation, strangulation, and getting stuck in painful positions in the [...]
Is it safe for our cat to sleep with our baby? It is not safe for cats to sleep with babies. Babies do not yet have the ability to move pets or other things, such as blankets, off their face if they are having difficulty breathing. Because of this, it is possible for a cat to unintentionally [...]