When setting up your nursery, the crib and essentially sleep is the most important part. Here are some pointers from Emma:

Don’t fill your baby’s crib with pillows, down comforters, blankets and stuffies. There should be nothing in the crib, except the mattress and mesh, breathable bumper.

• A natural crib is best. 
  • You may be using a hand-me-down crib or purchased something used, which is great, but you must buy a new mattress. Do not use the one it came with unless the crib is brand new with a sealed mattress.
  • Organic fibers are a must.
  • Natural fibers like bamboo, are an excellent choice for bedding. Not to mention comfortable and climate controlled!

• Room temperature for baby is as important as their crib. Keep the temp between 65 and 69 degrees.

• Put a fan in their room to circulate the air, this is proven to reduce the risk of SIDS.

• Sleep positioners should not be used, there are studies to show they increase the risk of SIDS. Please see FDA warning: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10358.html
  

• Always put your baby on their back.

• A good monitor. Emma’s choice for baby monitors is the AngelCare because it detects both sound and movement. http://www.angelcare-monitor.com/United-States/en/home