1. Infants will be placed on their backs in a crib to sleep unless a physician’s written statement authorizing another sleep position for that infant is provided. The written statement must include how the infant shall be placed to sleep and a timeframe that the instructions are to be followed. In addition, the parent must provide a written and signed statement authorizing the modified sleep position.
2. Cribs shall be in compliance with CPCS and ASTM safety standards. They will be maintained in good repair and free from hazards.
3. No objects will be placed in or on the crib with an infant. This includes, but is not limited to, covers, blankets, toys, pillows, quilts, comforters, bumper pads, sheepskins, stuffed toys or any other soft items.
4. No objects shall be attached to a crib with a sleeping infant, such as, but not limited to, crib gyms, toys, mirrors and mobiles.
5. Only sleepers, sleep sacks, and wearable blankets provided by parents/guardians and that fit according to the commercial manufacturer’s guidelines and will not slip around the infants face may be worn for the comfort of the sleeping infant.
6. Individual crib bedding will be changed daily, or more often as needed, according to the rules.
7. Bedding for cots will be marked for individual use and laundered weekly or more frequently if needed.
8. Infants who arrive at the center asleep or fall asleep in other equipment, on the floor or elsewhere, will be moved immediately to a safety-approved crib for sleep.
9. Swaddling will not be permitted, unless a physician’s written statement authorizing the child to be swaddled is provided. The written statement must include instructions and a timeframe for swaddling the infant. In addition, the parent must provide a written and signed statement authorizing the practice of swaddling.
10. Wedges and other infant positioning devices and monitors will not be permitted unless a physician’s statement authorizing its use for the child is provided. The written statement must include instructions on how to use the device and a time frame for using it. In addition, the parent must provide a written and signed statement authorizing the use of the device.
I acknowledge that I have been advised of the safe sleep practices followed by the facility. If I have any questions please call the owners,
Michele Hill at 404-213-4426
Ben Hill 404-259-6630
Robert Hill 404-312-2918