A baby needs you when she is awake and ocfsnygovAs a caregiver you know that keeping your baby safe is important Your baby needs you when she is awake Every year across New York State some babies die ID: 886927
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1 Offer a pacifier at naptime and at bedti
Offer a pacifier at naptime and at bedtimeinfants, offer the pacifier after one month around the baby. Avoid products that claim to keep the baby time” when she is awake. This helps develop the baby’s muscles, and reducesbaby. safer, contact:New York State Office of Children & Family Servicesocfs.ny.govIn New York City, call 311 or 1-800-732-5207New York State health.ny.gov“...promoting the safety, permanency, (Rev. 12/2017) A baby needs you when she is awake and ocfs.ny.gov As a caregiver, you know that keeping your baby safe is important. Your baby needs you when she is awake Every year across New York State, some babies die when sleeping in unsafe surroundings. You can reduce this danger by taking a few rst, you
2 should think about placing the baby’
should think about placing the baby’s crib in your room near your bed. Sleeping close to your baby makes care easier, and Babies are safest when sleeping: On their backsAlone in a safety-approved crib, slats should be 2 inches or less apart.On a firm mattress with a tight-fitting sheetWithout any soft items (such as pillows, comforters, With lightweight sleep clothing in a room that is a comfortabletemperature for a lightly dressed adult On a pillow, waterbed, air mattress, bean bag or any other soft surfaceIn a cushioned chair or recliner, or on a couch (a baby’s head can get trapped)These situations can be dangerous for a baby. The baby can suffocate, or get overheated, or roll off and be bumper pads, or stuffed toys