More About Co-Sleeping on a Couch

 Here are some suggestions on how to keep co-sleeping on a couch from happening. These are suggestions from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on what to do when parents are not at home and need to continue to keep their baby in a SafeSleep360° environment.

 

PLAYPEN OR FLOOR

Instead of co-sleeping with the baby on the couch, the baby should be moved to a crib, bassinet, playpen or other firm safety surface. If one of these is not available the parent or caregiver can lay a mat or blanket in a cleared, clean space on the floor to place the baby.

Baby on a mat on the floor and a baby sleeping in a playpen

PLAN AHEAD

For new parents who are not getting much rest, a sleeping baby is a gift. Parents may be tempted to let them continue sleeping, even if the surface poses a threat. Encourage the parents to take along a playpen or a mat to lay the baby on when visiting friends or relatives.

A portable playpen parents can take with them when traveling