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Trainer Monitored Discussion – Safest place for a baby to sleep
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Trainer Monitored Discussion – Safest place for a baby to sleep
Trainer replied 2 weeks, 1 day ago 311 Members · 1,259 Reply
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Dana
MemberJanuary 12, 2024 at 5:38 pmA crib with a firm mattress and crib sheet and fits snuggly.
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Taylor
MemberJanuary 12, 2024 at 9:39 pmAnd approved clean crib with nothing in it, a tight fitted sheet, and firm mattress, sleep sacks or zip up coveralls only.
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Loan Vo
MemberJanuary 13, 2024 at 4:31 amFor a 2-month-old infant, it’s important to prioritize safe sleep practices. Here are recommendations for sleep equipment:
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Crib or Bassinet: Provide a firm and flat sleep surface for the infant. A safety-approved crib with a well-fitted mattress or a bassinet designed for infants is appropriate. Ensure that the sleep surface is free from soft bedding, pillows, or toys.
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Fitted Sheet: Use a fitted sheet that snugly fits the mattress. Avoid loose bedding or soft materials that could pose a suffocation risk.
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Sleep Sack or Wearable Blanket: Instead of loose blankets, consider using a sleep sack or wearable blanket. These are designed to keep the baby warm without the risk of covering the face.
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•Safest place for a baby to sleep is a single-level crib, infant bed, bassinet or playpen with a firm mattress with out toys or blankets.
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Enedina Carmona
MemberJanuary 13, 2024 at 8:36 pmMake sure the crib is safety-approved and has slats no wider than 2 3/8 inches apart for a 3-month-old baby. Make sure the mattress in the crib is firm and fits tightly. Make use of a fitted sheet meant for a crib. Instead of using loose blankets, think about using a wearable blanket or sleep sack. In order to lower the risk of SIDS, provide a pacifier during naps and nighttime. The infant should always go to sleep on their back. Keep plush animals, cushions, and soft bedding out of the crib. For the first six to a year, share a room but not a bed. Maintain a pleasant temperature of between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit in the room. Make sure the fitted sheet and mattress fit snugly in the crib and keep an eye out for any possible dangers. AAP stands for American Academy of Pediatrics.
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socorro
MemberJanuary 16, 2024 at 5:25 amI will use a single child crib that has a firm mattress, or play open with a clean and warm sheet.
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edith
MemberJanuary 19, 2024 at 12:06 amCrib, bassinet, playpen
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jennifer
MemberJanuary 19, 2024 at 4:52 amCrib with a firm mattress
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Kayla
MemberJanuary 20, 2024 at 7:16 pmSingle level crib with aa firm mattress that touches all corners, bassinet, or playpen. Nothing in sleeping area.
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angie drummond
MemberJanuary 21, 2024 at 11:45 pmcrib with mattress
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Astrid
MemberJanuary 22, 2024 at 8:55 pmA crib with a firm mattress.
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Ashley Socia
MemberJanuary 24, 2024 at 6:16 amThe only sleeping equipment used for this age group should be a crib with a tight fitted sheet no extra blankets no additional pillows no additional stuffed animals a pacifier if absolutely necessary
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Madison
MemberJanuary 24, 2024 at 7:27 amA crib with a firm mattress.
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Use a firm, flat, and level sleep surface, covered only by a fitted sheet