Did you know…that the American Academy of Pediatrics has determined that co-sleeping with your baby, in your bed, is dangerous?

The safest way for babies to sleep is...    

• On their backs in a crib or bassinet with a firm mattress.
• On crib sheets that  fits tightly
• With no loose blankets, comforters or even bumpers…we know they are cute…but don’t do it!  
• With no pillows, soft toys, or stuffed animals
• In a smoke-free home...never let anyone smoke around your baby!
• With only a light blanket when it’s cold.  Tuck the blanket into the bottom and sides of the crib. The blanket should only come up as high as the baby’s chest.

Source: Florida Department of Health and Tallahassee Pediatric Foundation

Never put a baby to sleep...
    ...on furniture such as sofa, chair cushion, pillows or ottomans or beanbag.

Co-sleeping is great...but put your baby in a bassinet next to your bed...your baby will be safer and you will sleep better too.

For more information or to get a Safe Sleep brochure, contact Healthy Start at 488-0288 or the Florida Department of Health.

Healthy Start is starting “Cribs for Kids” Chapter in Tallahassee to provide safe sleep cribs to low income families who do have a safe place for their babies to sleep. The cribs come with a customized crib sheet and parent education.

Funds to launch the Cribs for Kids Project were donated by SAE alumni at Florida State University...SAE Cares!