Safer Sleep Advice

Key safer sleep advice for babies
The safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own clear, flat, separate sleep space (e.g. a cot or Moses basket) in the same room as you. ​
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Lie baby on their back
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Keep the cot clear
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Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress
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Keep baby smoke-free
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Avoid baby getting too hot
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Sleep baby in the same room as you for at least the first 6 months
For more information click the button below to download the Safer sleeping leaflet.
The sudden and unexpected death of an infant is one of the most devastating tragedies that could happen to any family. In spite of substantial reductions in the incidence of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) over the last 30 years, at least 300 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly each year in England and Wales. (NHS, 2019)
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The National Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel published a review, in July 2020, of SUDI in families where the children are considered at risk of significant harm. The review identified a number of issues to inform the development of a ‘prevent and protect’ practice model.
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The safest place for a baby
to sleep is in their own clear
separate sleep space, such
as a cot or Moses’ basket.
Key to this, is everyone
working with children and
families, knowing and
understanding how they
can work together
to promote safer sleeping.
You can get more information
on the lullaby trust website
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk
or use the links below to find
out more.

Resources & Support

A review of SUDI
In July 2020, the National Panel published this comprehensive review of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) in families where the children are considered at risk of significant harm. Read it to consider recommendations for national government and local safeguarding partnerships.