The safest place for your baby to sleep is on a flat, firm surface. These include a bassinet, crib, portable crib, or playard. You should always put your infant to sleep on their back (never on their tummy to prevent breathing issues) without anything else in the baby bassinet or crib. You should remove all crib bumpers, pillows, stuffed animals, or pillows, as the new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP shows. The officials state that this is the best way to reduce the risks of sudden infant death syndrome - SIDS.