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an absolutely devastating story I read through this week, as parents we are all just trying our best.My heart hurts for ...
08/05/2026

an absolutely devastating story I read through this week, as parents we are all just trying our best.
My heart hurts for this family.
| Athena Strand | Child Safety |

not that I love the idea of having these in my house, but I feel like they am an be so hard to avoid sometimes so I am s...
07/05/2026

not that I love the idea of having these in my house, but I feel like they am an be so hard to avoid sometimes so I am so relieved to see this!


button battery | coin battery danger | button battery safety | child safety | toddler safety | childproofing | hidden dangers | mom must know | parenting tips |

Inclined sleep makes people feel better.It looks cozy….It looks supportive…It feels like it might help reflux…. I’ll be ...
16/03/2026

Inclined sleep makes people feel better.

It looks cozy….It looks supportive…It feels like it might help reflux…. I’ll be honest it may even catch you some more sleep 🤔

But babies are not built for sleeping upright, Their airways are tiny and soft. When their head tips forward, even slightly, it narrows that airway and makes them work harder to breathe. They do not have strong neck control to fix it.

And!! “Supervised” inclined sleep is still risky.

If your baby is asleep in a swing or rocker and you are staring at them… you are probably not actually watching every breath. Oxygen deprivation can be silent. It is not dramatic. It is not always obvious, your infant isn’t gonna be gasping for air they will just slowly stop breathing.

Flat. Firm. On their back.
Maybe not aesthetic. Maybe not convenient. But it is safe.

Baby sleep | inclined sleeper risk | swing sleep danger | infant airway safety | safe sleep flat surface | reflux and safe sleep | newborn safety education | SIDS prevention | baby sleep guidelines | rocker sleep risk

Swaddling is one of those topics where everyone has an opinion… AAP says one thing, people do another… but here is mine...
12/03/2026

Swaddling is one of those topics where everyone has an opinion… AAP says one thing, people do another… but here is mine as an overly cautious mom & safe sleep passionate person!

Babies may not roll until 3 or 4 months. Some even later. But I personally feel best stopping the swaddle around 8 weeks.

Why? Because rolling can happen unexpectedly.
Because once it happens, it happens fast. Because a swaddled baby cannot use their arms to reposition & you may not hear them…

There have been deaths reported in babies around 2 to 2½ months who were still tightly swaddled and ended up on their stomachs. That’s enough for me to lean very cautious.

Could your baby safely swaddle longer? Maybe.
But I’d rather be a little earlier than a little late. Transitioning to arms-out or a sleep sack around 8 weeks gives baby freedom to move while still feeling secure.

Safer sooner than sorry later….

Baby safety | when to stop swaddling | rolling baby safety | sleep sack transition | safe sleep education | newborn sleep tips | AAP safe sleep | swaddle risks | infant rolling | SIDS prevention

Your baby’s bassinet should be at least an arm’s width away from your bed. It can absolutely be farther, perhaps a diffe...
09/03/2026

Your baby’s bassinet should be at least an arm’s width away from your bed. It can absolutely be farther, perhaps a different part of your room if wanted or needed…. It just should not be closer.

Why? Because adult bedding can fall into the bassinet. Pillows and blankets create suffocation risk. Drop-side bassinets increase hazard if left down. Gaps between mattresses can also become entrapment spaces.

If you use a bedside bassinet, keep the side fully up & Maintain clear space between your mattress and the bassinet.

Yes, this may mean sitting up. Yes, it may mean standing and walking around your bed several times a night. Yes, it is exhausting. Or maybe even put the baby on your husbands side of the bed :-)

At minimum, arm’s width away. Close enough to see them…. Separate enough to protect.

Baby safety | bassinet safety | room sharing guidelines | safe sleep setup | bedside bassinet risks | newborn sleep space | crib safety | infant safe sleep | SIDS prevention | nursery setup

I stan a fan 😆But!!There isn’t strong enough evidence to say a fan directly prevents SIDS, so it is not a protective fac...
05/03/2026

I stan a fan 😆

But!!

There isn’t strong enough evidence to say a fan directly prevents SIDS, so it is not a protective factor!

What we do know is that good airflow can help regulate room temperature, and overheating is a known risk factor. Keeping a baby’s room cool and well ventilated is supportive of safe sleep. It does not replace the basics & importance of safe sleep.

The foundation is still placing baby on their back, using a flat firm surface && keeping the crib empty.

Baby Safety | SIDS facts | nursery airflow | overheating baby | safe sleep tips | back to sleep | crib safety | infant room temperature | SIDS risk reduction | newborn sleep

New safety rules for sleep sacks were just approved. So what does that actually mean for you?!! Here is the skinny: It a...
02/03/2026

New safety rules for sleep sacks were just approved. So what does that actually mean for you?!! Here is the skinny:

It applies to things like sleep sacks, wearable blankets, and transition swaddles that babies wear to bed.

It does not apply to loose blankets or regular swaddling blankets.

What it covers:
How the neck and arm openings are sized, how strong the seams and zippers are, how swaddle bands are designed, what can and cannot be attached to the product, clear labeling and instructions

Brands cannot include hoods, pockets, strings, or bulky decorations.

This is a minimum safety standard for how the product is built. It helps improve consistency across brands… which we love & need :-)

Follow Back to Sleep Baby for all your safe sleep help for babies and toddlers beyond. Your safe mom friend xoxo 🤍

Recall alert!‼️ The Babysense Max View Baby Monitor was recalled due to a potential fire hazard after 11 reports of over...
26/02/2026

Recall alert!‼️

The Babysense Max View Baby Monitor was recalled due to a potential fire hazard after 11 reports of overheating.

First things first, recalls happen. This is actually how the safety system is supposed to work. Parents reported an issue, it was investigated, and action was taken.

Thank you to the families who spoke up. And truly, thank you to for responding proactively.

If you have this monitor:
Check your model number against the CPSC recall notice or on their website through the recall form.
If your model is not affected, you do not need to worry.
If it is included, on their website you just input your info and they confirm and assist you in ordering a new one it’s so easy.

This is your reminder that if something feels off with a product in your home, report it. That is how we keep babies safer. One report can make a difference!!
| Babysense recall | recall |

Hi!! I’m back… maybe? 😆I’m Lindsey, hiiii founder of Back to Sleep Baby, mom of two with one on the way (blame this womb...
26/02/2026

Hi!! I’m back… maybe? 😆

I’m Lindsey, hiiii founder of Back to Sleep Baby, mom of two with one on the way (blame this womb baby for my absence)

Former corporate America girl turned stay at home mom… who still couldn’t sit still, so I started an ops business and kept my fun Instagram page because apparently I like doing all the things…

If you’re new here, I’m big on safe sleep, realistic motherhood, and not fear mongering, just facts and practical guidance, we don’t sugar coat or confuse people & sometime I don’t agree with the “rules” that’s why I will always keep this page with a pulse, safe sleep is hardly educated on but SO important!

If you’ve been here a while, thank you for sticking around

I’m digging through DMs and answering your top questions from the past month or so 👀 in March posts, so stay tuned.

xx
Back to Sleep Baby
Lindsey

January is Bath Safety Month and listen… bath time should not be a break 🛁😅If you’ve ever thought “I’ll just grab a tow...
07/01/2026

January is Bath Safety Month and listen… bath time should not be a break 🛁😅

If you’ve ever thought “I’ll just grab a towel real quick” or “they’re fine, I can see them,” this is for you. Bath time feels calm, routine, and low risk which is exactly why it deserves a little extra awareness.

Most bath accidents don’t happen during a chaotic moment. They happen during normal moments or the moment you think it’s ok to oook away.

Follow for all your safe mom friend support 🤍

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