Babies are safest in their own sleep space like a crib, cradle or bassinet.

If you do not have a crib, cradle or bassinet, contact your public health nurse who will work with you to find a solution.
Some families choose to have their baby sleep in their bed with them.

Use this checklist to bed-share more safely.

• Baby sleeps on back directly on a firm mattress.
• Never on a co-sleeper, car seat, or infant seat.
• Parent’s long hair is tied up
• No soft bedding such as comforters and pillows near baby
• Bedding and sheets can’t cover baby’s face
• Bed is away from the wall and other furniture so baby can’t get trapped
  Baby is not swaddled. Use a sleep sack if needed.
• Baby is placed on the side of one parent. Both parents know that the baby is in the bed. Baby is never in the middle of two adults or next to other children or pets.
• Room temperature is cool and comfortable so that baby doesn’t overheat

When not to bed-share:

If you or your partner:

• Smoke, if there is any smoking in the home or if you smoked during
  pregnancy
• Are overly tired or are sick
• Have been drinking alcohol
• Have taken any medications or drugs that make you feel sleepy
• Are obese

If your baby:

• Was born at less than 37 weeks
• Was small at birth (weighed less than 2.5 kg or 5.5 lbs.)
• Is under 4 months of age, when the risk of suffocation and sudden unexpected infant death is highest.