Sleep Soundly, Sleep Safely:

ABC’s of Safe Sleep Welcoming a new baby brings immense joy, endless diaper changes, and plenty of questions about nighttime safety. According to health organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), roughly 3,500 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly during sleep each year in the United States alone. To combat these tragic numbers and prevent sleep-related accidents, pediatric experts advocate for a simple, life-saving formula. Safeguarding your newborn during naps and bedtime is as easy as learning your ABC’s: Alone, Back, and Crib. 🅰️ A is for Alone

The golden rule of infant rest is that your baby must always sleep completely alone. While keeping your little one close feels natural, sharing a bed significantly increases the risk of accidental suffocation, entrapment, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The ABCs of Safe Sleep | Johns Hopkins Medicine