b'help your baby sleep safely The safest place for your baby to sleep is in a crib. Even for naps! Create routines for safe sleep: Your baby is safest when they sleep on their back. Use a firm, flat mattress in a safe crib covered only by a fitted sheet. Keep pillows, toys, blankets and bumper pads out of the crib. Use sleep clothing, like a wearable blanket, instead. To make it easier to feed, comfort and keep an eye on your baby, put their crib close to your bed. Do not cover your babys head or let your baby get too hot.Having a new baby can be exhausting.Plan ahead in case you fall asleep to keep your baby safe.1.Choose a prepared bed instead of a couch, chair or rocker.2. Prepare your bed by removing soft blankets and pillows.3. Set an alarm.4. Ask a partner to keep you company or call to wake you up.5. Move baby to their crib as soon as you wake up.first few weeks 18'