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32 | · Cribs and cots must be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows.
· Infants must not be forced to sleep, stay awake, or stay in the sleeping area.
· Infants must not be swaddled while in care.
· An infant’s head must not be covered while sleeping.
· If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a cot, for example, in a provider’s arms or stroller, the provider must move the infant to a crib or cot as soon as possible.
· Car seats will only be used for transportation and must not be used for sleeping within a childcare facility.
· All pacifiers cannot have anything attached, such as a stuffed animal or a clip meant to attach the pacifier to the infant’s clothing.
· Providers must check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes and document their condition to check for signs of distress, which includes, but is not limited to labored breathing, flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, and restlessness.
· The provider must have one crib or cot for each infant in care.
· The provider shall be able to visually observe the infant
· The provider shall be near enough to the sleeping infant to be able to hear them wake up.
The Child Care Licensing Program has a web page dedicated to Safe Sleep information, guidance, and resources. Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep. |