How can I protect my child from suffocating?

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  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
     
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) answered:
    Here are some tips for preventing suffocation:
    • Make sure infants sleep alone, placed on their backs on a firm surface.
    • Be sure your crib meets safety standards.
    • Avoid loose bedding or soft toys in the crib.
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    Here are some tips for preventing suffocation: Make sure infants sleep alone, placed on their backs on a firm surface. Be sure your crib meets safety standards. Avoid loose bedding or soft toys in the crib. The presence of the CDC logo and CDC... More