October is Safe Sleep awareness month! Here are some tips about safe sleep, always great to get a friendly reminder because life gets hectic and we may forget. I know I am a good person who will forget 🤦♀️👶
Tips on Safe Sleeping
Have the baby sleep in an approved crib, pack and play, or bassinet.
No blankets, toys, stuffed animals, or pillows while the baby is sleeping in the crib.
Have infant always sleep on their back.
Tummy time is for when the infant and parent are awake.
Infant can be in the same room as parents, but baby needs to be in their crib or pack and play to sleep.
No smoking around the baby.
Avoid commercial products that say they reduce SIDS when they haven't been approved.
Don't overdress the baby or turn up the heat because the infant doesn't have a blanket. If it is comfortable for you, then it is comfortable for the baby to be in light sleep wear.
Give baby a clean and dry pacifier while in the crib, only if the infant wants it.
Feed baby outside of the crib. Once they fall asleep then put them safely on their back in their crib.
Baby can be in a safe sleep sack while sleeping in the crib or pack and play.
Even if baby is napping they still need to be in the crib or pack and play to nap and on their back.
Try to have a nightly routine with baby having low lights on.
REMEMBER, you are DOING an AMAZING JOB and IT'S OKAY to ask MANY questions!
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Welcome to October a magical season when the leaves start to change color and create a beautiful mosaic of red, orange, and yellow hues. It's the perfect time of year to go on a nature walk and experience the changing of the season! We can't forget about Halloween, a time celebrated with costumes, treats, and spooky decorations, making it one of the most exciting times of the year. However, you enjoy your October, just remember to Talk, Read, and Sing each day with your child, check out this month's newsletter for some creative ideas!
Mark your calendars! Montcalm Heritage Village will be having their trick or treat event! This is on October 21 from 2-4pm. We will be there to pass out books to every child!! 📚😊 Please stop by on October 21 📚🎃❤️ #montcalm #trickortreat #montcalmheritagevillage #MCC #fall #greatstart #books #FREE #read #greatstart #montcalmcountygreatstart
Stop by tomorrow at Sheridan's Boo Bash. We will be there passing out some great goodies and we will have books!! 📚😊 We will be by the Farmers Market. We will be there from 10-3. Hope to see some familiar faces and meet new ones!! #boobash #sheridan #books #TalkingIsTeaching #farmersmarket #greatstart #Halloween #fall #montcalmcountygreatstart
Want to make storytime more engaging? Check out these tips for reading aloud to your child! #DollysLibrary #ReadingTips