Nap Time, the Safe Way: What Every Parent Should Know

For parents, your child’s naptime doesn’t always happen on schedule. It’s sometimes between errands, during a neighborhood walk, or in the middle of an adventure. That’s why understanding safe sleep for babies matters just as much when you’re on the go as it does at bedtime.

Why Where Your Baby Sleeps Matters

While car seats and strollers are essential for travel and everyday life, they’re not designed for sleep. A flat, firm, non-inclined sleep surface gives little ones appropriate support for
comfortable and safe rest. It’s necessary to move your baby to a safe sleep space so that they can settle in and relax.

Creating a Safe Nap Environment

That said, safe sleep doesn’t need to mean staying home. A proper bassinet or other CPSC-approved sleep product helps babies rest securely. Remove pillows, toys, and loose bedding from your baby’s nap space to create a safe and uncluttered environment. A shaded and well-ventilated area can help keep your baby cool and comfortable. Whether you’re at home or on the go, keeping your baby close – awake or napping – provides extra peace of mind.

Napping on the Go with Safety in Mind

For naps that don’t happen at home, thoughtful design from Evenflo® can help. The Pivot
Xplore Dreamz™ All-Terrain stroller wagon includes a bassinet insert designed for children
from 6 months to 33 lb, giving little ones a flat surface to rest during breaks in the day. Its UPF 50+ canopies offer generous shade, making it easy to create a calm and comfortable space for on-the-go napping. 

Unlike car seats, which are meant for travel, a bassinet-style space like the Pivot Xplore
Dreamz™ provides a safe option for naptime away from home. It gives parents a way to support safe sleep without interrupting pivots in daily plans.

Safe Sleep, Wherever You Go

Whether it’s bedtime or a quick nap during a neighborhood stroll, being mindful of safe sleep practices for babies helps keep your little one secure and comfortable. With thoughtful practices and smart gear designed with families in mind, parents can be confident to make every nap a safe one.

Families have trusted Evenflo® for more than 100 years for smart, innovative gear designed to make life easier, safer and more comfortable at home and on the go. We believe every moment with your growing little one counts - that’s what drives us to find new ways to simplify the work of parenting and caretaking. With the time and peace of mind you need, you can focus on what matters most: your child.