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This article provides essential tips for creating a safe sleep environment for babies to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related accidents. Key points include choosing the right sleeping surface, keeping the crib bare, positioning the baby on their back, regulating room temperature, sharing a room but not a bed, and avoiding sleep positioners. The article emphasizes the importance of consistency in following safe sleep practices and addresses common questions about crib safety, introducing pillows, pacifier use, and swaddling. It concludes by reinforcing the significance of maintaining a safe sleep environment throughout infancy.