Your Baby's Sleep Environment [blocked]

Temperature: The Number One Factor
The ideal range is 68-72F (20-22C).
Too hot: Baby sweats, becomes restless, increased SIDS risk Too cold: Baby wakes frequently, cannot settle
Darkness: Darker Than You Think
For naps and nighttime, the room should be pitch black.
Solution: Blackout curtains + blackout blinds. Use painter's tape around edges if light leaks through.
Sound: White Noise [blocked] Is Your Friend

- Continuous white noise at 50 dB
- Placed across the room from baby
- Running for the entire sleep period
The Crib Setup
- Firm, flat mattress
- Fitted sheet only
- No blankets, pillows, bumpers, or stuffed animals until age 1
- Sleep sack instead of loose blankets
Travel Tips
Bring your sleep environment [blocked] with you:
- Portable white noise machine
- Portable blackout curtains
- Familiar sleep sack
- Same bedtime routine, same order
RestWell Resources: white noise guide [blocked]
Related Articles
Explore more evidence-based sleep guidance from RestWell:
- Creating the Perfect Sleep Environment [blocked]
- Safe Sleep: The Complete Guide to a Safe Sleep Environment [blocked]
- Creating the Perfect Sleep Environment: A Room-by-Room Checklist [blocked]
- The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Baby's Perfect Sleep Environment [blocked]
- White Noise for Babies: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices [blocked]



