Where and how should my baby sleep?

Always keep sleep safety in mind. Make sure the crib you are using meets current safety standards. Don't put anything in the crib that can interfere with his breathing - stuffed animals, blankets, or soft pillows can fall on a baby's face and block breathing. Avoid items with ties or ribbons that can wrap around his neck, and objects with any kind of sharp edge or corner.

Once he is pulling him up using the sides of the crib, it's time to remove the mobiles hanging over it.  Don't forget to look around for the things that he can touch from a standing position in the crib. Wall hangings, pictures, draperies, and window blind cords are potentially harmful if left within his reach.  If you have not already, consider placing him in a sleeping bag.  This will ensure the covers never slip over his head, he stays warm all night and he can’t escape from the cot!

Experts recommend that healthy infants be placed on their backs to sleep, not on their stomachs. The incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (cot death) has decreased by more than 40% since this recommendation was first made in 1992.   Until he is rolling over unaided and picking a position for sleep, continue to place him on his back to sleep.