Choose & Use Safe Products for Baby.

Every time. Everywhere.



What Products Are Best When Baby Is Awake?

*  Play Yards
*  Infant Swings
*  Infant Bouncer Seats
*  Infant & Toddler Rockers
*  Loungers
*  Nursing Pillows

Baby products designed and marketed for activities such as nursing, playing, or lounging should only be used with adult supervision and when baby is awake. These products should never be used for infant sleep or placed inside a crib, play yard, or other product designed for sleep.

Below are the guidelines you need to know:

  • Always read and follow  product guidance and assembly instructions , including weight and height restrictions

  • Secure any restraints snugly

  • Place product on a low, flat surface  like the floor, and  keep hazardous items away  from baby’s reach, such as cords, blankets, and small items that could present a choking hazard

  • Never leave baby unattended
  • No other products or items  should be added or attached, including soft bedding such as blankets and pillows

  • If baby falls asleep, move them  to an approved product for sleeping as soon as possible, and refer to our guidance for safe sleep environments for baby 

  • View JPMA’s Safe Playtime video  for more tips on how to make baby’s playtime safe
  



What Products Are Best When
Baby Is Asleep?

*  Bassinets & Cradles
*  Play Yards
*  Cribs
*  Toddler Beds
*  Bedside Sleepers

Baby products designed and marketed for sleep can be used for supervised and unsupervised sleep, including naps and overnight sleep.

Below are the guidelines you need to know:

  • Put babies on their  backs  for all naps and at night

  • Use a  firm, flat  sleep surface

  • Never sleep with your baby
  • Instead of bed sharing,  room share  with your baby

  • Remove pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals from the crib when infants are sleeping

  • Never place additional padding  under an infant

  • Always use a  properly fitted mattress  in baby's crib

  • Don't overdress your baby , and keep the room at a comfortable temperature

  • The safest place for baby to sleep is in  a   bare,  JPMA Certified crib  or other approved sleep product
  • View JPMA's Top Tips for Safe Sleep  for additional recommendations on creating a safe sleep environment for baby

Resources You Can Trust

In addition to the baby safety experts on our staff, JPMA aligns with renowned organizations dedicated to the health and safety of babies. Together, we want to provide you with the best advice on caring for your baby.For further reading on safe sleep for babies, we recommend:

American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Safe Sleep Recommendations: Back is BestCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, “Helping Babies Sleep Safely”National Institutes of Health, “What Does A Safe Sleep Environment Look Like?"National Institutes of Health, “Interactive Safe Sleep Environment Tool”First Candle Safer Sleep Tips