Not exact matches
This knowledge will prompt your baby to search for an
object that you have partially hidden and to drop toys and
other objects over the side of a
crib or high chair to watch you retrieve them.
Others were suffocated after becoming entrapped between the bumper and another
object, such as a
crib mattress.
Instead, the recommendation is that there only be a fitted sheet on a firm
crib mattress, with no
other bedding or soft
objects in the
crib with your baby.
Never place a
crib or sleeping area within reach of any
other external hazards such as cables or sharp
objects.
Clutter - free environment: Remove pillows, quilts / comforters, plush toys, and any
other objects from the
crib — these could interfere with your baby's breathing.
Always putting your baby to sleep on her back on a firm
crib mattress that is covered by a sheet, without any soft
objects, loose bedding, pillows, stuffed toys, or any
other soft
objects in the
crib.
Hang a
crib gym, a mobile, or
other playing
objects strewed on the
crib for your baby to kick, pull and grab.
For most babies, the path to walking begins with rolling over, then comes the crawl and later, cruising, which is a walk while being continuously supported by using a couch,
crib, chair or
other object for support.
A portable bassinet,
crib, or play yard free of pillows, blankets, toys, and
other objects are the safest options for your infant's sleep on the go.
Avoid placing toys and
other objects in his
crib.
If a portable
crib / play yard or bassinet is to be used, it should meet the following CPSC guidelines: (1) sturdy bottom and wide base; (2) smooth surfaces without protruding hardware; (3) legs with locks to prevent folding while in use; and (4) firm, snugly fitting mattress.121 In addition,
other AAP guidelines for safe sleep, including supine positioning and avoidance of soft
objects and loose bedding, should be followed.
The sleep environment must also be free of any and all
other items including toys, blankets, pillows,
crib bumpers or
other objects.
In most cases,
crib bumpers were pegged as the sole cause of death, despite the presence of
other objects.