Prioritize Safe Sleep

Safe sleep dramatically reduces the risk of sleep-related accidents.

Experts recommend:

• Always place your baby on their back to sleep.
• Use a firm, flat mattress.
• Keep the crib free of pillows, blankets, stuffed animals, and bumpers.
• Share your room—but not your bed—for at least the first several months if possible.
• Avoid overheating by dressing your baby appropriately for the room temperature.

A simple sleep environment is the safest one.