Naptime to Night-Time

Normal, healthy infants should ALWAYS sleep on their backs. Infants should ALWAYS sleep in a crib. Choose a crib which meets current federal and ASTM standards. Choose a firm mattress that fits snugly in the crib. Be sure the fitted crib sheet fits the mattress and covers the mattress corners. Only a fitted crib sheet, mattress pad, and/or waterproof pad should be used between the baby and the crib mattress. Quilts, comforters, and blankets should NEVER be placed under the baby. NEVER place any covering higher than baby's shoulders. NEVER place infants to sleep on pillows, sofa cushions, adult beds, waterbeds, beanbags, or any other surface not specifically designed for infant sleep. Do not overdress your baby. If you feel comfortable, your baby will too.

These important safety messages are brought to you by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. For a free brochure on safe selection and use of juvenile products, send a stamped, self-addressed, business size envelope to: JPMA Safety Brochure, 236 Route 38 West, Suite 100, Moorestown, NJ 08057 or visit the JPMA Safety House at www.jpma.org.