A safe infant sleep environment and techniques are based on a variety of factors that are important for all parents to understand. Infants should always be placed alone, on their back and in a crib each time they are put down to sleep. Education on the topic of safe sleep is imperative to be provided to all parents. Applying the knowledge gained before discharge from the hospital can help to improve infant wellbeing and reduce the risk for injury and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Nurses are acting as advocates for the promotion of safe sleep practices nationwide by providing consistent, evidence-based teaching to all clients.
