10/27/2026
Did you know that Black and American Indian/Alaska Native babies experience higher rates of sudden unexpected infant death than White babies? We can all help make baby's sleep safer. No matter where you live or what your family looks like, these safe sleep practices can help reduce the risk of sleep-related infant death: Back - Place baby on their back for every sleep; Flat - Use a firm, flat sleep surface designed for infant sleep; Clear - Keep pillows, blankets, bumper pads and stuffed animals out of baby's sleep space; Separate - Baby should have their own sleep space; and Close - Room share with baby, but don't bed share. Safe sleep isn't about being a perfect parent. It's about having the information and support to make baby's sleep space as safe as possible.