Your newborn sleeps more than he does anything else! Follow these tips to help keep your newborn safe while he sleeps:
· Always place your baby on his back to sleep.
· Cribs made after 1986 meet today’s standards for safety. Check that bars on the crib are no more than 6 cm (2 3/8 inches) apart.
· Make sure the mattress fits tightly in the crib. Have no more than two finger widths between the mattress and the crib bars.
· Bumper pads are not recommended for use at any age, as they can cause suffocation. Keep pillows, stuffed animals and heavy blankets out of your newborn’s crib.
· Do not have soother cords in the crib or around your baby's neck.
· Make sure the crib and other furniture is placed well away from windows, and that there are no blind cords within reach of the crib.
Always keep side rails on the crib locked in place when your newborn is inside. Check regularly for broken pieces and that the crib is working as it should.
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