Safe Sleep

Most infant suffocations happen in the babies' sleep environment; usually a pillow or cushion has blocked their airways while sleeping. Infants should sleep alone in their cribs and be placed on their backs to reduce the risk of suffocation.

Resources

Safe Sleep

• Safe Sleep, Is Your Baby Sleeping Safely?
• Safe to Sleep
• Sleep Safety and Suffocation Prevention Tips 
• What Does a Safe Sleep Environment Look Like?
• Wisconsin Infant Death Center