Evaluate your baby's sleep environment for potential risks and get personalized recommendations to ensure the safest possible sleep conditions.
Understanding and eliminating risk factors in your baby's sleep environment is crucial for preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related tragedies.
SIDS remains the leading cause of death for babies between 1-12 months old, but many risk factors can be eliminated with proper sleep practices.
Creating a safe sleep environment involves multiple factors including position, surface, bedding, temperature, and surroundings.
Knowing you've created the safest possible sleep environment gives you confidence and peace of mind while your baby sleeps.
Answer the questions below to receive a comprehensive evaluation of your baby's sleep environment safety.
Your baby's sleep position is one of the most important factors in sleep safety. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends babies always be placed on their back to sleep.
The surface your baby sleeps on is critical for safety. Babies should sleep on a firm, flat surface covered by a fitted sheet with no gaps between the mattress and the crib sides.
A clear, clutter-free sleep area reduces suffocation risks. Babies should sleep in an empty crib without toys, blankets, bumpers, or other items.
Overheating is a risk factor for SIDS. Babies should be dressed appropriately for the room temperature without overheating.
Other important factors that impact safe sleep include pacifier use, exposure to smoke, and more.
Based on your responses, we've calculated a comprehensive analysis of your baby's sleep environment safety.
Your baby's sleep environment has some important safety concerns that should be addressed to reduce the risk of sleep-related dangers.
This assessment tool provides general guidance based on current safety recommendations, but cannot replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your pediatrician about your baby's specific sleep safety needs.
If you've identified high-risk factors, please make changes to create a safer sleep environment as soon as possible.
Follow these expert-recommended guidelines to create the safest possible sleep environment for your baby.
Always place your baby on their back for every sleep, including naps and nighttime. The back position is safest for breathing and reducing SIDS risk.
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Use a firm, flat mattress covered only with a fitted sheet in a safety-approved crib, bassinet, or play yard. Avoid soft bedding that can cause suffocation.
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Remove all soft objects and bedding from the sleep area including pillows, blankets, stuffed toys, bumpers, and positioning devices.
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Share your room with your baby for at least the first 6 months, ideally the first year. Place their crib or bassinet near your bed for convenient feeding and monitoring.
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Consider offering a pacifier at naptime and bedtime, which has been shown to reduce SIDS risk. If breastfeeding, wait until nursing is well-established.
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Dress your baby in light sleep clothing and keep the room at a comfortable temperature (68-72°F). Watch for signs of overheating like sweating or hot chest.
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