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| Your infant
depends totally on your care and protection. Your newborn
needs a safe crib and a quiet place to sleep, away from
bright lights and sudden noises. He needs to be fed often
with breastmilk or formula. And he needs your prompt and
loving attention when he cries. When you respond quickly
to your infant’s needs, he feels secure and learns
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Helping
Your Infant Sleep
Infants may wake up several times a night.
And they take longer to go into a sound sleep
than older babies. Put your baby in her crib when
you see signs that she’s sleepy—when
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Crib
Safety
• Use a new, safety-approved crib or make
sure that your old crib meets today’s safety
standards. If a soda can fits between the bars,
they are too far apart.
• Lead paint on or near cribs can cause brain
damage. To find out how to check for lead paint,
call Lead Hotline.
• Use a firm, tight-fitting mattress with
a fitted crib sheet.
• Portable cribs and bassinets are better
than chairs and sofas, which may be too soft for
safety.
• Don’t put pillows, toys or fluffy,
loose bedding in your baby’s sleep area.
• Keep your baby’s face clear of coverings.
Tuck the blanket only as high as his chest or use
warm clothing instead of blankets.
• Cords from bedding, curtains, blinds or
toys can strangle a baby. Keep them away from the
crib. |
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| Sleep
Safety
Always put your baby to sleep on her back, unless your
doctor suggests a different position.
This can help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome (SIDS). Call California SIDS Program. |
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