The safest sleep position for babies is on their backs because there is a lower risk of choking from spitting up, aspiration, and accidental suffocation. This is true for all babies, including preterm babies, until they are one year old. Babies should sleep on firm, flat, and level surfaces, such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib, free of loose and soft items like toys, crib bumpers, and blankets. Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed November 13-19 as Infant Safe Sleep Week in Minnesota. Use this interactive tool to explore how you can create a safe sleep environment for your baby in your home: safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/modules/custom/sts_interactive_room/html/index.html #SafeSleep