Safe Chest Sleeping Guide
If your baby only sleeps on your chest, you're not alone—and you're not doing it wrong. Chest sleeping is biologically normal and deeply comforting for your baby, offering regulation, bonding, and rest for both of you. But safety matters.
The Safe Chest Sleeping Guide empowers you to embrace this instinctive practice while reducing risk and building confidence. With research-backed recommendations and a calming tone, this guide will help you make chest sleeping work safely for your family—especially overnight.
Inside, you'll discover:
What chest sleeping is—and why it works
Step-by-step setup for safe overnight chest sleeping (parent + baby positioning)
Clear guidance on what to avoid: soft surfaces, excess bedding, overheating, and more
Insights from Dr. James McKenna on why contact sleep supports your baby's development
A quick checklist for setting up your space with intention and care
This guide doesn’t promote one-size-fits-all solutions. It honors your instincts, your baby’s needs, and your right to rest in a way that feels safe and supported.
✨ Perfect for: new parents, bedsharing families, and anyone navigating contact naps or overnight chest sleep with caution and care. ✨
If your baby only sleeps on your chest, you're not alone—and you're not doing it wrong. Chest sleeping is biologically normal and deeply comforting for your baby, offering regulation, bonding, and rest for both of you. But safety matters.
The Safe Chest Sleeping Guide empowers you to embrace this instinctive practice while reducing risk and building confidence. With research-backed recommendations and a calming tone, this guide will help you make chest sleeping work safely for your family—especially overnight.
Inside, you'll discover:
What chest sleeping is—and why it works
Step-by-step setup for safe overnight chest sleeping (parent + baby positioning)
Clear guidance on what to avoid: soft surfaces, excess bedding, overheating, and more
Insights from Dr. James McKenna on why contact sleep supports your baby's development
A quick checklist for setting up your space with intention and care
This guide doesn’t promote one-size-fits-all solutions. It honors your instincts, your baby’s needs, and your right to rest in a way that feels safe and supported.
✨ Perfect for: new parents, bedsharing families, and anyone navigating contact naps or overnight chest sleep with caution and care. ✨
If your baby only sleeps on your chest, you're not alone—and you're not doing it wrong. Chest sleeping is biologically normal and deeply comforting for your baby, offering regulation, bonding, and rest for both of you. But safety matters.
The Safe Chest Sleeping Guide empowers you to embrace this instinctive practice while reducing risk and building confidence. With research-backed recommendations and a calming tone, this guide will help you make chest sleeping work safely for your family—especially overnight.
Inside, you'll discover:
What chest sleeping is—and why it works
Step-by-step setup for safe overnight chest sleeping (parent + baby positioning)
Clear guidance on what to avoid: soft surfaces, excess bedding, overheating, and more
Insights from Dr. James McKenna on why contact sleep supports your baby's development
A quick checklist for setting up your space with intention and care
This guide doesn’t promote one-size-fits-all solutions. It honors your instincts, your baby’s needs, and your right to rest in a way that feels safe and supported.
✨ Perfect for: new parents, bedsharing families, and anyone navigating contact naps or overnight chest sleep with caution and care. ✨