In Brief:
SIDS -- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome -- is a new mom's nightmare. If you must use bumpers, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends using ones that are thin, firm, well secured, and not pillow-like. Infants who sleep in the same room as their mothers -- as long as it's in a safe, separate sleeping area and not in your bed -- have a lower risk of SIDS.. The AAP says that baby shouldn't sleep in your bed under any circumstances. Some experts believe that breastfed babies are at a lower risk for SIDS. The AAP suggests using a pacifier (after baby's first month, if you're breastfeeding), since sucking on one could discourage baby from turning over onto her stomach during sleep.
