- While a baby sharing bed with mother is perfectly OK care needs to taken .The baby may be suffocated by mother’s weight or could become entrapped between the bed & wall, or in headboards, footboards, bed frames.
Babies should be placed to sleep on their backs, not their stomachs. According to the Back to Sleep Campaign, "Babies sleeping on their stomachs seem to be more likely to succumb to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
Don't place a baby to sleep on soft bedding. The baby could suffocate. Do not use soft bedding such as pillows and thick quilts and comforters for infants under 12 months old. Crib sheets should fit securely.
- If you put baby to sleep in a crib then make sure it meets current safety standards and has a firm, tight-fitting mattress. If you use a portable crib or playpen, make sure it meets current safety standards. Use only the mattress or pad provided by the manufacturer.
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