Safe Sleep

Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Steps to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

• Always place your baby on their back to sleep, for every sleep.

• Be smoke-free, before and after your baby is born.

• Breastfeed your baby.

• Give your baby a safe sleep space that has:

• a firm, flat surface with a tightly fitted sheet
• no gaps between the mattress and sides
• no loose, soft bedding, bumper pads, pillows or toys.

• The safest place for your baby to sleep is in a crib, cradle or bassinet.

• Room share - Place your baby to sleep in a crib, cradle or bassinet in the same room as you sleep for the first 6 months.

New Safe Sleep Resources from Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada

• Safe sleep on the go – Learn how to keep your sleeping baby safe when you are travelling. (Français)

• Setting up a safe nursery- Learn how to safely set up your child’s nursery. (Français)

• Dressing your baby for sleep – Learn about overheating, sleepwear and sleep sacks. (Français)