Follow these recommendations for a safe sleep environment for your little one: Always place your baby on his or her back to sleep, not on the stomach or side. Use a firm sleep surface. Cover the mattress with a sheet that fits snugly. Make sure your crib, bassinet, or play yard meets current safety standards.
Do not put anything else in the crib or bassinet. Keep plush toys, pillows, blankets, unfitted sheets, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, and bumper pads out of your baby's sleep area.
Avoid overheating. Dress your infant for the room temperature, and don't overbundle. Watch for signs of overheating, such as sweating or feeling hot to the touch.
Keep your baby away from smokers. Secondhand smoke increases the risk of SIDS. Put your baby to sleep with a pacifier. But if your baby rejects the pacifier, don't force it. This is often a normal part of development called separation anxiety.
This is when a baby does not understand that separations are short-term temporary. Babies may also start to have trouble going to sleep because of separation anxiety. Or because they are overstimulated or overtired. Common responses of babies having these night awakenings or trouble going to sleep may include the following:.
Sleep problems may also happen with illness. Talk with your baby's healthcare provider if your baby begins having trouble going to sleep or staying asleep, especially if this is a new pattern. You can help your baby sleep by recognizing signs of sleep readiness, teaching him or her to fall asleep on his own, and comforting him or her with awakenings.
Your baby may show signs of being ready for sleep by:. Babies may not be able to create their own sleeping and waking patterns. Surprisingly, not all babies know how to put themselves to sleep. And not all babies can go back to sleep if they are awakened in the night. When it is time for bed, many parents want to rock or breastfeed a baby to help him or her fall asleep. Creating a bedtime routine is a good idea. But don't let your baby fall asleep in your arms.
This may become a pattern. And your baby may begin to expect to be in your arms in order to fall asleep. When your baby briefly wakes up during a sleep cycle, they may not be able to go back to sleep on their own. Babies who feel secure are better able to handle separations, especially at night. Cuddling and comforting your baby during the day can help him or her feel more secure. Headwear in bed can also be a choking or suffocation hazard.
The safest place for a plug-in floor fan is on the opposite side of the room, away from your baby. Your baby should be comfortably warm — not hot, sweaty or cold. Wrapping helps babies settle for sleep, as well as stay in a safe sleeping position on their backs.
If you choose to wrap your baby, use lightweight cotton or muslin wraps. Available in a range of colors, this classic Bamboo Rayon PJ Set will keep your toddler warm and cozy all night. Here are our recommendations for the best cribs and crib bedding. The Classic Crib by Oeuf is sustainably produced in Europe from wood panels on a solid wood base, making it one of the sturdiest and safest cribs available. All finishes are non-toxic, water-based and free of VOC health hazards.
Creating the perfect sleeping environment for your little one includes factoring in light and sound. For sound, we recommend keeping white continuously running, specifically one with low rumbling. The Baby Shusher can help soothe your fussy baby by making a doctor-tested shushing sound that mimics in utero noises and soothes your little one.
Small and compact in size, the Baby Shusher is perfect to use in the nursery, in the car, or when visiting friends and family.
In addition to clothing, temperature, and crib bedding here are ways to ensure your baby sleeps safely and comfortably.
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