Baby Sleep Safety and Importance | Essential Tips for Baby Development

Sleep safety is very important for babies, and it’s as easy as A, B, C: Alone, Back, and Crib.
A: Baby should always sleep ALONE. Parents and caregivers should never sleep in the same bed as baby. Nothing else should be in the crib; no blankets or loose bedding, bumpers, toys, or any other items. It should only be baby in their crib.
B: Baby should sleep on their BACK. Remember: back to sleep and tummy to play. Changing the direction that baby lies in their crib can help prevent flat spots on the head.
C: Baby should sleep in a CRIB (or bassinet). Some babies fall asleep in caregivers’ arms or on their chest. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend this as there’s always a chance the caregiver could fall asleep too.
Newborns spend about 70% of their day asleep. While sleeping, newborns spend roughly 40-70% of their time in REM Sleep, which is important for baby’s learning and memory, brain development, and mood.
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00:00 Let’s talk about safety!
00:05 The ABC’s of Safe Sleep
00:17 Baby should sleep alone
00:25 Baby should sleep on their back
00:42 Baby should always sleep in a crib
01:37 Why is sleep so important?
1:55 REM Sleep
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