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Having a great little sleeper is wonderful, but at Taking Cara Babies, we also want you to have a safe sleeper. Please use this checklist for babies 0-12 months as a quick reference and reminder for safe sleep. Make sure the baby products you are using are safe too.

Sleep surface is...#

    Firm (No need for mattress cushions or pillow tops)

    Flat (Even for reflux babies or babies with upper respiratory infections, an elevated position is not safe for sleep.)

    Labeled as a crib, bassinet, portable crib, or play yard (No loungers, sleepers, nappers, or surfaces by any other name are approved.)

    Clear of weighted products of any kind, any loose bedding, blankets, stuffed animals, or pillows

    Free of any positional devices (No Boppy, DockATot, SnuggleMe, Organic, etc. Transitioning out of these devices is best for safe sleep.)

    More than an arm’s length away from windows, furniture, and cords

    His/her own space (Not bed-sharing with parents or siblings)

Crib has...#

    No gaps around the edges of the mattress

    No bumpers

    Snuggly fitted sheets on the mattress

    Slats no more than 2 ⅜ inch apart

    No drop-down sides

    Crib mattress at the appropriate height setting (When baby begins to sit independently, crib rail should be at mid-chest or higher on baby in the standing position.)

When using bassinets...#

    Only use with the mattress sold specifically with it (applies to play yards too)

    Transition when baby outgrows it (Weight/length limits OR when baby can sit, climb, or roll out)

Swaddling should be...#

    Snug around the chest, but still allow for your hand to slide inside

    Loose around the hips

    Secure (Swaddles that velcro or zip can help to ensure that babies are secure.)

    Discontinued when baby show signs of attempting to roll (usually occurs at 3-4 months)

    Only in non-weighted swaddles

Baby should also be...#

    Placed on back for sleep for the entire first year

    Allowed to sleep on his tummy IF he/she rolls there independently

    Offered a pacifier at nap time and bedtime

    Free of any bows, clips, hats, or mittens

    Free of any blankets, weighted swaddles, or weighted sleep sacks of any kind

    Dressed for temperature comfort

Considerations for sleep outside of the crib:#

    If baby is being held or snuggled for sleep, caregiver must remain awake.

    If baby falls asleep in a car seat, swing, carrier, or stroller, baby is moved to flat, firm sleep surface as soon as safe and practical (as specifically recommended by the AAP).

    Car seat sleep is safe when car seat is in the car, car seat is installed/used properly, and baby is buckled as directed. - Baby must NOT be swaddled in car seat. - No positioners, padding, toys, etc. in car seat other than what was sold with that particular car seat.    If baby is in a car seat outside of the car, these must all apply: - Baby must remain properly buckled. - Baby’s face should be entirely visible to a watching caretaker at all times. - Car seat should be placed in the big portion of shopping cart or in an approved adapter for a stroller. - Remove baby from car seat once you arrive home or to your destination.
    
    

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