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AAP Safe Sleep Guidelines: What the 2022 Recommendations Say
AAP Safe Sleep Guidelines: What the 2022 Recommendations Say

AAP Safe Sleep Guidelines: What the 2022 Recommendations Say

The AAP's 2022 safe sleep recommendations in plain language: back sleeping, firm flat surfaces, room-sharing, the weighted-product ban, and what changed.

Hilly Shore Inc.
8 min read·July 12, 2026
Pack-n-Play vs Travel Crib vs Mini Crib: Which Do You Need?
Pack-n-Play vs Travel Crib vs Mini Crib: Which Do You Need?

Pack-n-Play vs Travel Crib vs Mini Crib: Which Do You Need?

Pack-n-play vs travel crib vs mini crib: all three are safe sleep surfaces. The real choice is space, portability, and how long baby fits. Here's how.

Hilly Shore Inc.
5 min read·May 30, 2026
Skip This: Crib Bumpers, Even the 'Breathable' Ones
Skip This: Crib Bumpers, Even the 'Breathable' Ones

Skip This: Crib Bumpers, Even the 'Breathable' Ones

Crib bumpers — including mesh 'breathable' versions — are banned in the US and increase SIDS and entrapment risk. Here's what safe crib setup actually looks lik...

Hilly Shore Inc.
2 min read·April 24, 2026
Skip This: Inclined Infant Sleepers (And What We'd Buy Instead)
Skip This: Inclined Infant Sleepers (And What We'd Buy Instead)

Skip This: Inclined Infant Sleepers (And What We'd Buy Instead)

Inclined sleepers have been tied to infant deaths and federally banned. Here's why the category is dangerous and what to use for safe sleep instead.

Hilly Shore Inc.
2 min read·April 24, 2026
When to Move Baby From Bassinet to Crib: Age, Weight & Signs
When to Move Baby From Bassinet to Crib: Age, Weight & Signs

When to Move Baby From Bassinet to Crib: Age, Weight & Signs

When to move your baby from a bassinet to a crib — the exact age, weight limits, and 3 safety signs that mean it's time, in plain English.

Hilly Shore Inc.
7 min read·March 21, 2026
How to Transition from Swaddle: When and How to Stop Swaddling Safely
How to Transition from Swaddle: When and How to Stop Swaddling Safely

How to Transition from Swaddle: When and How to Stop Swaddling Safely

Learn when to stop swaddling your baby and how to transition safely. Step-by-step methods plus the best transitional sleep products.

Hilly Shore Inc.
8 min read·March 17, 2026
Best Toddler Beds for the Crib-to-Bed Transition
Best Toddler Beds for the Crib-to-Bed Transition

Best Toddler Beds for the Crib-to-Bed Transition

Our top picks for toddler beds that make the crib-to-bed transition smooth and safe. From floor beds to guardrail designs, evaluated and reviewed.

Hilly Shore Inc.
9 min read·March 11, 2026
Best Baby Swaddles and Sleep Sacks: Safe Sleep Starts Here
Best Baby Swaddles and Sleep Sacks: Safe Sleep Starts Here

Best Baby Swaddles and Sleep Sacks: Safe Sleep Starts Here

Our tested picks for the best swaddles and sleep sacks. From newborn swaddles to toddler sleep sacks, find safe sleep solutions for every stage.

Hilly Shore Inc.
8 min read·March 10, 2026
Best Cribs and Bassinets of 2026: Safe Sleep Starts Here
Best Cribs and Bassinets of 2026: Safe Sleep Starts Here

Best Cribs and Bassinets of 2026: Safe Sleep Starts Here

Babyletto Hudson wins overall. The best cribs and bassinets of 2026 for safe sleep — convertible cribs to portable bassinets, ranked by budget.

Hilly Shore Inc.
6 min read·January 12, 2026
How to Set Up a Safe Sleep Space for Your Baby
How to Set Up a Safe Sleep Space for Your BabyFeatured

How to Set Up a Safe Sleep Space for Your Baby

A complete guide to setting up a safe sleep environment for your baby, following AAP guidelines. Covers cribs, mattresses, and more.

Hilly Shore Inc.
7 min read·January 6, 2026