1.

A baby, newborn to 12 months, should be placed on its back to sleep. Use a firm, tight-fitting mattress in a crib.

2.

Only a mattress pad or waterproof pad and crib fitted sheet should be used between the sleeping baby and the crib mattress.

3.

Consider using a sleeper suit as an alternative to a blanket. If you do use a blanket, place baby with feet at the foot of the crib and tuck a thin blanket around the crib mattress so that it reaches only as far as the baby's chest. Make sure it rests on top of, and not underneath, the baby, and that the baby's head remains uncovered.

4..

Pillows, plush animals and quilts are to be considered decorative only and should always be removed from the crib during sleep time and naptime.