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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby where no cause is found. While SIDS is rare, it can still happen and there are steps parents can take to help reduce the chance of this tragedy occurring.
- The Lullaby Trust - Safer sleep for babies, Support for families
The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death...
- The Lullaby Trust - Safer sleep for babies, Support for families
IF NO BABY CO-SLEPT IN HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS, WE COULD POTENTIALLY REDUCE CO-SLEEPING SIDS DEATHS BY NEARLY 90%8 *Co-sleeping: an adult and a baby sleeping together on any surface (such as a bed, chair or sofa). Bed-sharing: sharing a bed with one or both parents while baby and parent(s) are asleep.
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- Place your baby on their back to sleep. Place your baby on their back to sleep from the very beginning for both day and night sleeps. This will reduce the risk of cot death.
- Do not let your baby's head become covered. Babies whose heads are covered with bedding are at an increased risk of SIDS. To prevent your baby wriggling down under the covers, place them in the "feet to foot" position.
- Do not let your baby get too hot or too cold. Overheating can increase the risk of SIDS. Babies can overheat because of too much bedding or clothing, or because the room is too hot.
- Be safe if you share a bed with your baby. If you share a bed with your baby (co-sleeping), you should: make sure they sleep on a firm, flat mattress lying on their back.
Following safer sleep advice can significantly reduce the chances of sudden infant death syndrome (sometimes called SIDS or cot death) occurring. Follow this advice until your child is 12 months old (adjusted for premature babies).
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Find out how you can reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, from safer sleeping and keeping your house smoke free to offering your baby a dummy.
The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby where no cause is found. While SIDS is rare, it can still happen and there are steps parents can take to help reduce the chance of this tragedy occurring.