Naptime to Nighttime

• Infants should ALWAYS sleep in a crib which meets current federal and ASTM standards.
• Choose a firm mattress that fits snugly in the crib.
• ALWAYS use a crib sheet that fits securely on mattress and wraps around the mattress corners.
• NEVER place infants to sleep on pillows, sofa cushions, adult beds, waterbeds, beanbags, or any other surface not specifically designed for infants sleep.

For Baby Under 12 Months

• Normal, healthy infants should ALWAYS sleep on their backs unless otherwise advised by a pediatrician.
• Only a fitted sheet, mattress pad, and/or waterproof pad should be used under baby.
• Remove pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, pillow-like stuffed toys, and other pillow-like products from the crib.
• Cover baby with a thin covering, such as a crib blanket, receiving blanket or other blankets specifically designed for infants, only reaching as far as baby's chest, and tuck the covering around the crib mattress. For newborns, consider swaddling.
• Do not overdress you baby. Consider using a sleeper or other sleep clothing as an alternative to any covering.

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 envelop to: JPMA Safety Brochure, 236 Route 38 West, Suite 100, Moorestown, NJ 08057 or visit the JPMA Safety House at www.jpma.org.