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12 Steps for Safe Sleep

Follow these 12 Steps for the First 12 Months

1. Back to Sleep

Place baby on their back to sleep for every sleep

2. Crib, Bassinet, Play-Yard

Place baby on a firm, flat, mattress in a safety-approved crib, bassinet, or play-yard for every sleep

3. Feed Baby Breastmilk

Feed baby breast milk for at least the first two months and ideally six to twelve months to lower the risk of death

4. Room Share

Room share with baby in their separate safe sleep space for at least the first six months

5. Nothing in Crib

Remove everything from baby’s safe sleep space except for a tightly fitted sheet and pacifier

6. Pacifier

Use a pacifier for naps and at night to reduce the risk of death by 50%

7. Avoid Impairment

Avoid smoking, vaping, and impairment during pregnancy and while caring for baby

8. Dress for Sleep

Dress baby for sleep to avoid overheating, follow safety tips for swaddling, and no hats

9. Medical Visits

Attend all scheduled medical appointments for mother and baby and keep up with baby’s vaccinations

10. Caution Product Use

Use caution when buying products and devices for baby and always practice safe sleep

11. Tummy Time

Practice Tummy Time to increase baby’s strength and encourage proper development

12. Spread the Word

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