from many adult sleep recommendations.
Babies should be placed on their backs to sleep.
The CDC recommends placing babies on their backs for every sleep—both naps and nighttime. Babies should sleep on a firm, flat, non-inclined surface designed for infant sleep.
Sleeping on the stomach or side can increase the risk of sleep-related death.Why Sleeping on the Stomach Can Be Dangerous for Infants
Young babies have limited ability to reposition themselves if their face becomes pressed against a surface.
When an infant is placed face-down, there can be a
