Room Sharing
The American Academy of Pediatrics now says babies should sleep in their parent’s room for the first 6 months, or better yet, until their first birthday. New statistics say room-sharing can lower the risk of SIDS by as much as 50%. It’s easier to keep an eye on your baby, comfort, and feed him. But he needs his own safe space: A bassinet, crib, or co-sleeper (a separate sleeping area that attaches to your bed).Babies should not sleep in the bed with their parents. That increases the risk that the child’s breathing could get cut off, and it’s even more dangerous if you smoke, drink, or take drugs (even some prescription meds.)
Campaign for Safe Sleep
The National Institutes of Health has a public education campaign called Safe to Sleep to reach and inform parents and other caregivers. A lot goes into creating and keeping a secure sleep environment.
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