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Safer Sleep Advice

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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. â€‹

  • Lie baby on their back

  • Keep the cot clear

  • Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress

  • Keep baby smoke-free

  • Avoid baby getting too hot

  • 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. 

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Resources & Support

A guide for safe sleep for babies

 A helpful guide 

Your role as a professional working with families is crucial - by talking to families, and supporting them with understanding how to avoid the specific risks for their baby, we can help to reduce the number of babies dying. Download this helpful guide for support. 

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 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.

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 The Lullaby Trust​​

For more guidance about safer sleeping, as well as links to Bereavement Support for families, visit the Lullaby Trust website.

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