safe sleep

Snuggle Me Safety: The Evidence-Based Guide

Is it safe to let your baby sleep in a "Snuggle Me Organic" lounger? Your instagram feed says "yes". But what about the science? Does the evidence say that using a lounger, nest, or pod increases...

When Can Baby Sleep with a Lovey?

What the evidence has to say about when babies can safely sleep with a lovey Keeping your baby safe while he sleeps does NOT fall into the "you do you, mama" category. SIDS is the leading cause of...

How Long Can a Baby Sleep in a Bassinet? [Guide]

Are you planning where your newborn will sleep and wondering how long you can use a bassinet? Whether you're currently expecting, or already in the thick of the 4th trimester, you're probably...

Bassinet vs Pack ‘n Play: The Ultimate Guide to Help you Decide

How to pick between a bassinet and a Pack 'n Play for your baby If you're like most parents-to-be, you're completely overwhelmed by the abundance of choices for infant sleep spaces. Playards and...

CoSleepers Attached to a Bed: Safe or Unsafe?

Is a cosleeper attached to your bed safe for your baby—or are there better options? When it comes to selecting a safe sleep space for your precious baby, you can’t be too careful. “Your baby usually...

My Baby Can Roll Over… Now What? (The Evidence-Based Guide)

Everything you need to know about keeping your baby safe during sleep when he starts rolling over If your baby is starting to roll, you've probably got lots of questions. Are you supposed to stop...

Safely Using a Pack ‘n Play: The Evidence-Based Guide

All of your Pack 'n Play safety questions answered! There's no better way to tell if a product is safe for your baby than to look at the evidence. In this guide, we're going to take a look at common...

How to Keep a Baby Warm at Night (Evidence-Based Guide)

A complete guide to safely keeping your baby warm at night without blankets Baby, it's cold outside... ...but is it cold inside? The very first thing to know about keeping your baby warm at night is...

Intro to Safe Sleep + Preventing SIDS

Welcome to Safe Sleep 101 This post is a beginner-friendly introduction to safe sleep. Links to evidence and more in-depth discussions are provided underneath each section. Why this matters Sudden...

The ABC’s of Safe Sleep: How To Protect Your Baby From SIDS

Let's talk about how you can reduce the risk of SIDS by following the ABC's of safe sleep. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death for healthy, full-term babies. When...

3 Things I Can’t Believe I Didn’t Know About Safe Sleep

I had never even heard the term "safe sleep" until I was about five months pregnant. All I knew was that there was a scary monster out there called SIDS. I largely assumed that sleep-related infant...

What Not to Put on a Baby Registry: UNSAFE Stuff to Skip

There are a zillion sleep products made for babies... so how are you supposed to know what to register for and what to skip? Well, for starters, there's safety. Kind of a major category. Once you...