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Safer sleep reduces the risk of SIDS

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).

Key safer sleep advice

Lie your baby on their back

Keep the sleep space clear

Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress

Keep your baby smoke-free

Avoid your baby overheating

Sleep your baby in the same room as you for at least the first six months

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What is SIDS?

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Safer Sleep Basics

Safer sleep overview

If you’re looking for a quick summary of the main points of safer sleep advice, you can watch our three minute animation. It’s also a great option for sharing with other people who care for your baby.

We also have an overview page which covers the safer sleep basics. Tap the yellow button to read.

Safer sleep overview

What is SIDS?

Information about SIDS

SIDS stands for sudden infant death syndrome (also known as cot death). No-one knows what causes SIDS but research has shown that following safer sleep advice significantly reduces the chance of SIDS occurring.

More information about SIDS

I want information about:

Safer Sleep Basics

What is SIDS?

Co-sleeping

Travel and weather

Baby products

Infection and illness

Being a parent or caregiver

Premature babies

Twins

(Note: Information for professionals is available in the main navigation above this page)

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