Newborn Sleep Position
WHY SLEEP POSITION MATTERS Stomach and side sleeping are linked to a higher risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome than
WHY SLEEP POSITION MATTERS Stomach and side sleeping are linked to a higher risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome than
What the AAP and CDC actually recommend for room sharing versus bed sharing, and why room sharing for at least six months can lower SIDS risk.
Why the AAP recommends a wearable blanket or sleep sack over loose bedding, how to get the fit right at the neck and arms, and what to avoid.
A safe crib is mostly about what you leave out. This walkthrough covers choosing, setting up, and maintaining a crib that meets current safety standards.
What makes a crib safe under current CPSC standards: slat spacing, mattress fit, banned drop-side rails, and what to check before buying, borrowing, or reusing a crib.
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ core safe sleep recommendations — sleep position, sleep surface, and room-sharing — brought together in one place, with links to deeper guides.
What CPSC regulations and AAP guidance say about choosing safe newborn toys: avoiding small parts, batteries, and magnets, and what belongs — and doesn’t — in the crib.
What current pediatric and regulatory guidance says about baby monitors, wearable vital-sign devices, thermometers, and smoke/CO detectors, so you can decide what your household needs.
A room-by-room walkthrough for babyproofing a full house: stair gates, furniture and TV anchoring, outlet covers, cabinet locks, and a final eye-level safety check.
Why button and coin batteries are so dangerous to babies, how to keep them out of reach, and exactly what to do if your baby swallows or inserts one.