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Laying Your Baby Down to Sleep

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Step-by-Step:

4 steps in laying a baby down to sleep.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Donna Freeborn PhD CNM FNP

Online Medical Reviewer: Heather M Trevino BSN RNC

Online Medical Reviewer: Liora C Adler MD

Date Last Reviewed: 03/01/2022

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