11/18/2025
Nov. 16-22 is Infant Safe Sleep Week in Minnesota. Did you know the safest sleep position for babies is on their back because there is a lower risk of choking from spitting up, aspiration, and accidental suffocation? This is true for all babies, including preterm babies, until they are one year old. Babies should sleep on a firm, flat, and leveled surface, such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib, that is free of people and pets, and loose and soft items like toys, crib bumpers, and blankets. Use this interactive tool to explore how you can create a safe sleep environment for baby in your home: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/modules/custom/sts_interactive_room/html/index.html