Sleep Safety

Can my baby sleep with a blankie? Is it safe for her to lie on her tummy? Learn about crib safety, SIDS, sleep sacks, and more, as we discuss what experts and real moms have to say about baby sleep safety.
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11 Sleep Safety Products for Baby
Worries about SIDS keeping you up at night? Putting your infant "back to sleep" is the best way to keep him safe, but these sleep safety products ... Read More
Smiling Baby on Bed
14 Co-Sleeping Safety Tips
Considering co-sleeping with your baby? While the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends families avoid sleeping with their ... Read More
A Case for the Family Bed
Mom Ericka Lutz shares her experience of sleeping with Annie in the family bed.
A Guide to Co-Sleeping
Should we consider co-sleeping good nighttime parenting—or a recipe for disaster?
Are Parents Backing Off "Back to Sleep"?
New research shows that instead of continuing to grow, the trend towards putting babies on their backs to sleep may have leveled off. ... Read More
Baby Basics for New Dads, Part 1
Are you a nervous new father? Education can be the best cure for novice dads. Take the mystery out of holding your baby, diapering, swaddling, ... Read More
Back to Sleep: The Best Bedtime Position for Baby
The what, why, and how of infant sleeping positions
Newborn Baby
Can Pacifiers Reduce the Risks of SIDS?
Is your mother-in-law nagging you not to give your baby a pacifier? Let her know that pacifiers may reduce your baby’s SIDS risk. ... Read More
Co-Sleeping Dads Have Lower Testosterone Levels
A new study suggests the family bed may reduce aggression—and help make fathers more responsive to their children.
Co-Sleeping: The Risks and Benefits of the Family Bed
Whether or not to sleep with your baby is a decision that parents and medical professionals have long debated. As a parent, you need to evaluate ... Read More
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Don't Rely on Baby Products for SIDS Prevention
From pricey mattresses and mattress covers to sleep positioners and expensive baby monitors, have you been swayed by products that claim to ... Read More
FDA Safety Warning: Stop Using Sleep Positioners
The FDA and CPSC warn to stop using infant sleep positioners due to suffocation risks.
High-Tech Help for Infant Health
Could better health for Baby be only a text message away?
How Co-Sleeping Affects Baby's Breathing
A new study says babies who share the family bed may breathe less oxygen, and more carbon dioxide, at night—reigniting the great co-sleeping ... Read More
How Much Do You Know About SIDS?
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)—where a baby goes to sleep and never wakes up—is a parent's worst fear. How much do you know about SIDS? ... Read More
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