Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1912 - Infant; child; resting; sleeping; supervision
Rule 12.
(1)
Infants, birth to 12 months of age, shall be placed on their backs for resting
and sleeping.
(2) Infants unable to
roll from their stomachs to their backs, and from their backs to their
stomachs, shall be placed on their backs when found in any other
position.
(3) When infants can
easily turn over from their stomachs to their backs and from their backs to
their stomachs, they shall be initially placed on their backs, but allowed to
adopt whatever position they prefer for sleeping.
(4) If a child has a health issue or a
special need that requires the child sleep in an alternate position or in
something other than a crib, porta-crib, or play yard for infants and toddlers,
or cot or mat for toddlers, documentation from the child's health care provider
is required. The documentation must include specific sleeping instructions and
time frames for how long the child needs to sleep in this manner and include an
anticipated end date.
(5) Personnel
shall maintain supervision and monitor infants' breathing, sleep position,
bedding, and possible signs of distress, except as provided in
R 400.1922.
(6) Video surveillance equipment and baby
monitors must not be used in place of subrule (5) of this rule.
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