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Safe Sleep for Infants
Each year, more than 3,500 U.S. infants die suddenly and unexpectedly. Many of these deaths occur in an unsafe sleep environment.
Follow the ABCs of Safe Sleep every time your baby goes to sleep, both during naptime and at night.
A: ALONE
Babies should sleep alone in their sleep area. No blankets, bumpers, pillows, stuffed animals, caregivers, other children, or pets. Babies can sleep in the same room as a caregiver, just not with the caregiver.
B: On their BACK
Babies should sleep flat on their back. Do not use any items that put the baby at an incline or an angle.
C: In a CRIB
Babies should sleep in an area designed for sleep (crib, bassinet, portable, crib, baby box). Babies should not sleep on beds, couches, recliners, or in swings, or car seats.
S: SMOKE FREE AIR
Babies should breathe smoke free air in the home and in the car.
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