

Make sure his crib and sleeping area is free of any clutter, loose beddings or objects (including soft toys) that could strangle or block the baby’s airways when he sleeps.Don’t put an infant to sleep on an adult bed, couch, or another soft surface.

As soon as he falls asleep, you need to put him back in his crib where it is safe. You can only bring the baby to bed with you when you are breastfeeding or playing with him.

Don’t try to stuff small places up with soft things. I want every parent to see and be aware of this – let them fall. The tragedy could’ve been avoided, and Dexy shared her painful experience on social media to remind parents of this. All I think about now is what if I just left it empty she would still be here maybe with just a small bump on her head. But as it was all teddy bears, she went under the massive teddy and fell asleep with the angels. “I had packed down the side of her bed with teddies and placed a big one on top of the smaller teddies to stop Connie from falling down the side of her bed. The heartbroken mom recounts how a seemingly harmless move took her daughter’s life. | Image: Connie Rose Awareness Facebook Page Mom reiterates importance of toy safety tips for infants and toddlers.
