Naptime to Nighttime

• Infants should ALWAYS sleep in a crib which meets current federal
  and ASTM standards.
   

• Choose a firm mattress that fits snugly in the crib.
   

• ALWAYS use a crib sheet that fits securely on mattress and wraps
  around the mattress corners.
   

• NEVER place infants to sleep on pillows, sofa cushions, adult beds,
  waterbeds, beanbags, or any other surface not specifically designed
  for infant sleep.

FOR BABY UNDER 12 MONTHS

• Normal, healthy infants should ALWAYS sleep on their backs unless
  otherwise advised by a pediatrician.
   

• Only a fitted sheet, mattress pad, and/or waterproof pad should be
  used under baby.
   

• Remove pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, pillow-like stuffed
  toys, and other pillow-like products from the crib.
   

• Cover baby with a thin covering, such as a receiving blanket or other blankets specifically designed for infants, only reaching as far as baby's chest, and tuck the covering around the crib mattress. For newborns, consider swaddling.
   

• Do not overdress your baby. Consider using a sleeper or other sleep
  clothing as an alternative to any covering.

These important safety messages are brought to you by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. For a free brochure on safe selection and use of juvenile products, send a stamped, self-addressed, business size envelope to: JPMA Safety Brochure, 15000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054,
or visit the JPMA Safety House at

www.jpma.org