For first-time parents, one of the most difficult tasks is the baby's bedtime. To help them, the American Association of Pediatricians has issued guidelines for what they consider optimal behavior for a good night's sleep - for both children and parents.

First of all, it is recommended that the baby's first year of life be sleeping in the same room as his parents. However, 6 months is accepted as the minimum for room division. And it is important, too, that each have their own bed. That is, nothing to share a night's sleep on the same mattress as your baby.

In the United States alone, some 3, 500 newborns under the age of 1 die every year from sudden and unexplained accidents. To prevent this from happening at bedtime, never leave toys or excess blankets in the child's crib; after all, she may end up choking at night.

Babies must sleep in a crib in the same room as their parents for at least 6 months

It's also important not to leave your child in places that can result in falls, such as sofas or armchairs - as comfortable as they are. The slightest oversight can end in tragedy. The baby should be placed on its back in a crib that has a firm surface. "We know that parents can be overwhelmed with a new baby in the house, and we want to give them clear and simple guidance on how and where to put their child to sleep, " explains University of Virginia pediatrician Rachel Moon, one of the authors of the statement. .