Infant Health

9 out of 10 parents believe that placing an infant in a crib on his/her back is a safe sleep position. 7 out of 10 parents report falling asleep with their infants—some intentionally, but most unintentionally. 4 out of 10 parents believe it is safe for infants to sleep in a bed with another person.

73% of parents turned their child forward-facing before their child was two years old. 30% of parents turned their child forward-facing before their child reached one year of age. Parents most often look to car seat packaging and health care providers for information on when to turn their child’s car seat to face forward.