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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
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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
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