Moms on Call's Safe Sleep Environment for Your Baby

If you’re currently pregnant or just had your little one and are creating that perfect baby nursery, then you have likely spent your fair share of time on Pinterest. However, it’s so easy to get caught up in the beauty of it all that we often forget the importance of creating the baby’s ideal safe sleep environment. The experts at Moms on Call understand that babies learn by association and routine. Giving them a boring safe sleep environment helps them to do just that–sleep!

Achieving the perfect balance is possible – enjoy a beautiful nursery while ensuring a safe sleep environment. Plus, everything looks better when the whole family is well-rested!

Moms on Call’s Tips for Creating a Safe Sleep Environment

The Crib

• We recommend that the baby sleeps in a crib in their own room. Babies sleep best when they are not in the kitchen of their favorite restaurant (that’s you, momma), where they can smell you from a room’s length away!
  • However, know that babies can develop great sleeping habits in any room. You are the parent, and you choose where your baby sleeps. We are simply providing the tips that work best with the Moms on Call method!
• The crib should be less than 5 years old and have a new mattress, mattress cover, and a tightly fitted crib sheet.
  • We recommend a dual-firmness crib mattress.
• There should not be any pillows, stuffed animals, loose blankets, and interactive toys (including mobiles) in or near the crib. The crib should be free of all stimulation. 
  • That cute mobile can be hung over the dresser, and the perfectly chosen pillows, stuffed animals, and blankets can be placed on the floor or in a decorative basket.
  • If you choose to have a crib bumper, we recommend a thin mesh breathable bumper.

White Noise

• White noise is reminiscent of the noise babies hear inside the womb. The white noise machine should be a high quality and kept on all night long.
  • The white noise machine should be kept 2-3ft away from the crib.
  • We also recommend getting a portable noise machine for travel.

Lighting and Temperature

• At night, the room should be pitch black. Blackout shades are wonderful for this.
• During naptime, window blinds can be left open, or a lamp can be left on.
  • Babies’ bodies naturally regulate light. They will associate night with darkness and naptime with daylight.
• Babies sleep best in cooler temps! The room should be kept at a cool 68-72ºF.

Check out our quick video dedicated to creating the ideal safe sleep environment for your baby!

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Need more help?

If you have tried these strategies and your baby won’t nap during the day, or without being held, it might be time to consult a professional. Moms on Call offers expert consultations that will provide tailored advice for your specific situation. Sometimes, a fresh perspective and personalized guidance can make a significant difference.

Consultation Benefits:

• Personalized Advice : Tailored strategies specific to your baby's needs.

• Expert Insights : Professional guidance from pediatric nurses, who are also moms and certified by Moms on Call.

• Ongoing Support : Continued support to adjust strategies as your baby grows and changes.

For more detailed guidance and personalized support, consider exploring our  books  ,  online courses  , or  booking a consultation  with one of our  Certified Consultants  , who are uniquely trained to work with families utilizing the Moms on Call philosophy. Together, we can make rested nights and happy days a reality for your family. You've got this!