Keep baby safe at night

Thousands of deaths occur each year while children sleep. Here are some safety tips to keep infants safe.

• A baby should always sleep face up. Make sure that everyone who comes into contact with the infant know to always place an infant on his or her back at night or naptime.
• Use a firm mattress in a safety-approved crib or bassinet. Don't use a crib with a mattress that allows two fingers to fit between it and the sides of the crib.
• Never put an infant on a waterbed, bean bag or anything soft enough to cover the face.
• Don't place a crib within reach of window blind or curtain cords.
• Test the batteries in smoke detectors on the first day of every month. Change the batteries twice a year.
• Plan and practice a fire escape route with all family members.