Always place your baby on his or her back to sleep, for naps and at night.
Avoid development of a flat head by encouraging “tummy time” when the infant is awake and observed; reduce time in car-seat carriers and “bouncers” which apply pressure to the back of the head, encourage upright “cuddle time,” and alternate the supine head position during sleep.
Place baby on a firm sleep surface, such as a on a safety-approved crib mattress, covered by a fitted sheet.
Keep soft objects, toys, and loose bedding out ofbaby’s sleep area.
Do not allow smoking around your baby.
Keep your baby’s sleep area close to, but separate from, where you and others sleep.
Consider offering a clean, dry pacifier at nap time and bedtime.
Do not let your baby over heat during sleep. Use light clothes and a bedroom temperature comfortable for a lightly clothed adult.
Avoid products that claim to reduce the risk of SIDS — none have been tested sufficiently to show efficacy or safety.
Do not use home monitors to reduce the risk of SIDS, although it is okay to use them for other reasons. Talk this over with your healthcare provider.
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