Safe Sleep For My Baby

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a firm, flat sleep surface for your baby. A crib, bassinet, or pack and play that follows the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recommended. The mattress should be covered by a tightly fitted sheet with no other bedding or soft items in the sleep area. If your baby falls asleep in an unsafe sleep space, they should be moved to a crib, bassinet, or pack and play as soon as possible.

Many products may seem safe to use with your baby during naps or sleep times. However, some of these products, such as bumper pads, positioners, docks, loungers, and inclined seats, can be dangerous for sleep. These items may even be sold as a sleep space or recommended by other parents or health care providers, despite their risk for sleep-related death.

Watch the video “How do you know if products are safe for sleep?” to determine if a product is safe for sleep. 

Learn more about safe sleep spaces and infant safe sleep at Michigan.gov/SafeSleep.