Safe sleep policy 2026

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The Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep Policy outlines the requirements and practices for creating a safe sleep environment for infants under 12 months in child care facilities, aimed at reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It mandates training for staff, specific sleeping positions, regular monitoring of infants, and adherence to safety regulations regarding sleep spaces. The policy also emphasizes communication with parents/guardians about safe sleep practices and requires documentation of compliance.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep Policy in the editor.
Begin by filling in the 'Child Care Facility' section at the top of the form with your facility's name.
Review each safe sleep practice listed. For practices that require documentation, such as waivers, ensure you have the necessary signed forms ready for upload.
In sections where options are provided (e.g., pacifier usage), select the appropriate checkbox based on your facility's policy.
Document any specific practices related to breastfeeding and encourage families to follow these guidelines by filling in the relevant fields.
Complete the effective date, review date(s), and revision date(s) at the bottom of the form.
Finally, ensure all signatures are collected from parents/guardians and facility representatives before saving or sharing the completed document.

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What are the new terms for SIDS?

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) includes sudden infant death syndrome, accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, and other deaths from unknown causes.

What are the guidelines for SIDS?

make sure they sleep on a firm, flat mattress lying on their back. not have any pillows or duvets near them. not have other babies, children or pets in the bed at the same time. not leave them alone in an adult bed (if there is not an adult in bed with them, put them in a crib, cot or Moses basket)

What is an example of a safe sleep policy?

Place infants on their backs for sleep in their own sleep space with no other people. Use a crib, bassinet or portable play yard with a firm, flat mattress and a fitted sheet. Avoid sleep on a couch or armchair or in a seating device, like a swing or car safety seat (except while riding in the car).

At what point is SIDS no longer a concern?

SIDS is less common after 8 months of age, but parents and caregivers should continue to follow safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death until babys first birthday. More than 90% of all SIDS deaths occur before 6 months of age.

What is the 5 3 3 rule for baby sleep?

Another sleep training method is the 5-3-3 method, or 5-3-3 rule. This technique involves setting a specific sleep schedule where a baby is asleep for five hours, awake for three hours, and then asleep for an additional three hours.

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What are the new guidelines for SIDS?

While the risk of SIDS is highest in the first six months, its still important to follow safe sleep guidelines as your baby grows. Always place them on their backs to sleep. Avoid naps on couches or other soft surfaces. Continue using a safe sleep environment.

What is the 5-3-3 rule for babies?

The 5-3-3 rule is a loose guideline for structuring a babys sleep schedule: 5 hours of wake time before the first nap, 3 hours of wake time before the second nap, and 3 hours before bedtime.

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