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Learn all about creating a safe sleep environment for your baby in this digital resource (which also includes videos) from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development's Safe to Sleep Campaign.
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A safe sleep area can help reduce baby’s risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related deaths, such as from accidental suffocation.
What does a safe sleep environment look like?
A safe sleep environment for baby is:
- Firm (returns to its original shape quickly if pressed on)
- Flat (like a table, not a hammock)
- Level (not at an angle or incline) and covered only with a fitted sheet
Learn more about creating a safe sleep environment for your baby in this digital resource from the National Institute of Child Health and Development's Safe to Sleep Campaign. The Safe to Sleep campaign also showcases photos and videos of safe sleep setups for babies!