What Sleeping Position Is Best For My Baby?



Sleeping close to your baby can make breastfeeding easier but never sleep with your newborn on the same bed. it's a good idea to have your baby crib near your bed and remember that babies should sleep on their back every time they sleep until the child is 1 year old.

The ABCs of safe sleep:

1. Your baby should always sleep alone
2. Your baby should sleep on his back
3. Your baby sleeps safest in her crib

Things you can do to help your baby sleep better;

1. Put the crib on the same room where you sleep, your baby can sleep in the same room with you but never on the same bed.

2. Remember, Do not let anyone smoke near your baby. No smoking in homes, cars or any place your baby spends time but if anyone must smokes make him/her go outside and put on an extra jacket while smoking, remove the jacket after smoking and wash your hands very well before going close to the baby again.

3. Have your baby sleep on a firm surface such as a firm mattress in a safety approved crib covered with a fitted sheet.

4. Don’t forget to remove any pillows, bumpers, loose beddings, blankets or toy in the crib where your baby sleeps to avoid Sudden Infant syndrome (SIDS)

Use sleep clothing such as one piece sleeper on your baby instead of covering her with blanket at night and make sure nothing covers the baby’s head.