Safe Sleep for Newborns

Rooming in is the practice of keeping mothers and babies together following hospital or maternity center birth. Learn how rooming in promotes breastfeeding, supports better rest for you and baby, and provides your family with a chance to bond earlier with your new addition.

Watch this video to understand what to expect about your newborn's sleeping habits and what you can do to help get him or her on a more predictable sleep schedule; and learn how to provide a safe and happy sleeping environment.

Watch this video to learn the dangers of your newborn sleeping or napping in a car seat, swing, or other stroller and how to ensure a safe sleep environment for your baby.

It is important for parents to understand ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death. It is equally important for parents to share and promote safe sleep to grandparents and other trusted caregivers. The video portrays what a safe sleep environment looks like and describes other ways to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death.