Is it safe to put toys in my baby's crib?
⚡ Short answer: It's nice that a stuffed toy comforts your baby, but having soft objects in the crib poses safety risks.
Anonymous
bir anne · Development
My baby seems more peaceful sleeping with a stuffed toy beside them, but is it safe to put toys in the crib?
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It's nice that a stuffed toy comforts your baby, but having soft objects in the crib poses safety risks. In babies under 12 months, soft items like pillows, stuffed toys, and blankets increase the risk of their face being covered and choking during sleep. The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) and general pediatric recommendation in Turkey is that the crib contain only a bottom sheet and your baby.
You can hold the stuffed toy beside them during the soothing-to-sleep time while supervised, and remove it before putting them in the crib. After age 1, this rule relaxes a bit, but before that, an empty sleep space is safest.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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