You’ve gone smoke-free for nine months to protect your baby - don’t stop now! Exposure to second hand smoke by parents, caregivers and others increases your baby’s risk of SIDS and other respiratory illness.
Caregivers: follow my lead! Ensure that all those that care for your baby understand the importance of providing consistency in your baby’s care. Provide them with specific details on your rules for safe sleep, pacifier use, feeding, tummy time, etc.
Take care not to overheat your baby. Overheating is considered to be a leading risk factor for SIDS. Be sure that you don't overheat your baby with too much clothing and/or bedding and keep room temperature at what would be comfortable for a lightly clothed adult. When brining baby in from the outside, remember to remove outwear and other coverings immediately, and do not use blankets or other coverings as a weather or sun screen.