Safety Mistakes Parents Make

While many parents know not to put a baby to sleep on his stomach, your baby's caretaker may not. Few states have childcare licensing regulations that mandate placing infants on their backs to sleep, and studies show that the risk of SIDS increases for babies that sleep on their backs at home but are placed to sleep on their stomachs in childcare. It is always better for you to remind your child's caretakers of important points, including any allergies a baby has, or have a checklist available for them to consult if they are unsure of what to do.