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EXAMPLE OF AN INFANT SLEEP POSITION POLICY
We follow the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for safe sleep environments to reduce the risk of SIDS.
 Our/My written policy is as follows:
- All infants (under one year of age) will be placed on their backs in a safety approved crib or playpen unless a written note from the infant’s health care provider is provided stating the medical reason and the specific time frame that an alternate sleep position or alternate sleep surface (ex. car seat) is required.
- Infants will not sleep on water beds, sofas, soft mattresses, car seats, swings, bouncy seats, or other soft surfaces.
- All infants must be removed from their car seats (and have any outer clothing removed) by their parents and given to the child care provider when they arrive.
- All infants’ heads will remain uncovered.
- Soft materials such as pillows, stuffed toys, loose bedding, bumper pads, quilts, and comforters will not be placed in infants’ sleep environment.
- Infants will not share cribs/playpens at the same time.
- Supervised “tummy time” will be observed while infant is awake.
- Infants will remain lightly clothed and room temperature will be kept 68-72 degrees F.
- Bibs, necklaces, and hats will be removed before laying an infant down for sleep.
- If a crib is used, infants will only sleep on a firm tight-fitting mattress with a tight-fitting fitted crib sheet.
- If a playpen is used, infants will only sleep on the pad provided by the manufacturer. No extra padding or mattresses will be added.
- Positioning devices will not be used unless a written note from the infant’s health care provider is provided stating the medical reason and the specific time frame that the positioning device must be used.
- A monitor will be used in the infants’ sleeping environment. Frequent visual checks will also be conducted to provide better supervision.
- If parents request that a blanket be used, there can only be one and it must be thin.
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