HOW TO USE A TRANSITIONAL POD

CREATING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR BABY TO SLEEP BETTER

There are a few simple steps to remember when putting your baby to sleep.

• Back to sleep for every sleep.
• Use a firm sleep surface.
• Infants sleep in the parents’ room, but on a separate sleep surface designed for them, for at least the first 6 months.
• Keep soft objects and loose bedding away from the infant’s sleep area.
• Consider offering a pacifier at nap time and bedtime.
• Avoid smoke exposure during pregnancy and after birth.
• Avoid alcohol and illicit drug use during pregnancy and after birth.
• Avoid overheating.
• Avoid head coverings during sleep including hats, headbands and bows.
• Avoid use of commercial devices that are inconsistent with safe sleep recommendations.