They work to prevent tragedies like their son’s death, through education and support. He and his wife, Maura, started the Charlie’s Kids Foundation in 2011 after suffering their own devastating loss. Parents are often sleep-deprived themselves, and for that reason, vigilance and planning are key, according to Sam Hanke, MD, FAAP. die while sleeping, including from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), suffocation or strangulation. “We want to be sure families understand what research tells us about where and how to safely prepare babies for sleep, whether they are at home or with a childcare provider or when traveling.”Įvery year, more than 3,600 babies in the U.S. Rachel Moon, lead author of the AAP policy statement on preventing SIDS and other infant sleep-related infant deaths.
“Every parent wants to keep their baby safe,” said Dr.
While the American Academy of Pediatrics can’t promise parents more sleep, our experts offer research-based advice to ease worries and assure families that their infants are sleeping safely. AAP recommends all babies sleep on their back, on a flat, firm, separate sleep surface such as a bassinet, play yard or crib, and to keep the baby’s sleep space free of blankets, bumpers, toys or other objects.įew things make you value sleep more than when you have a new baby.
