Baby's Safe Sleep
Safe Sleep Quiz

True or False?

If you are awake and supervising your baby, it is safe for him to sleep next to you on the couch.

True or False?

Crib bumper pads are dangerous and can cause suffocation.

True or False?

It is OK for your baby to sleep in your bed with you as long as you are breastfeeding.

True or False?

Your house should be smoke free even when your baby is not at home.

True or False?

To make sure my baby stays warm she should always be dressed in lots of warm layers when sleeping.

True or False?

Your baby is at greater risk for choking sleeping on his back.

More Info

10 Ideas for a Sleep Well Gift Basket for Mom and Baby
with Sleep Well reminders
PDF version (901 KB)*

Mom Gift Coupons
offering babysitting services, dinner delivery and/or diaper delivery
PDF version (901 KB)*

Back to Sleep information sheet
to reduce your baby's risk of SIDS
PDF version (344 KB)*
Plain text version

Baby's Safe Sleep flyer/fotonovela
Mom explains to grandma why babies should be on their backs when they sleep. Share with family members and caregivers.
PDF version (297 KB)*
Plain text version

Baby's Safe Sleep poster
Steps to follow to safely put a baby to bed
PDF version (72 KB)*
Plain text version

Keeping Baby Safe at Home
Safe sleep tips for babies from Neonatal Intensive Care Units
PDF version (161 KB)*
Plain text version

Oh Baby! We want to keep you safe from secondhand smoke
Tips for dealing with secondhand smoke
PDF version (247 KB)*
Plain text version

Taking Care of Me
This self-help guide gives postpartum women practical health tips on emotional health, stress, nutrition, exercise, family planning and reproductive health, and alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
PDF version (488 KB)*
Plain text version

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