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Keeping Your Baby Healthy and Safe

• The safest way for your baby to sleep is on its back, alone in a crib.

• The baby's crib should be in the parents' room, if possible.  It should have a firm mattress that is closely fitted to the sides of the crib, and a tight-fitting sheet.

• Take care of yourself and your baby – eat well and see your doctor regularly; get all required immunizations for your baby.

• Do not overheat your baby – if you’re comfortable, baby is comfortable.

• No smoking around baby – this goes for you and anyone else around your baby; smoke increases risk for SIDS and other health problems.

• Breastfeed your baby if you can – breastfed babies have less colds and ear infections.