Safer Sleep for Babies

There are simple steps you can take to sleep your baby safely to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), commonly known as cot death.  This can give you peace of mind to enjoy your special time with your baby.

Things you can do:

• Put your baby on their BACK for every sleep
• Give your baby a CLEAR, FLAT SLEEP SPACE in the same room as you
• Keep them SMOKE FREE day and night
• Breastfeed your baby

Things to avoid:

• Never sleep with your baby on a sofa or armchair
• Avoid letting your baby get too hot
• Don’t cover your baby’s face or head while sleeping or use loose bedding

Click on the links below to access information and guidance around Safer Sleep for babies and caring for your baby at night.

Back to sleep Fact Sheet

Lullaby Trust information for Professionals

Lullaby Trust Facts and Figures for 2015 released 2017

Lullaby Trust Safer Sleep product checklist double spread

Lullaby Trust Sling TICKS

Mattresses, bedding and cots Fact Sheet

Safer Sleep Checklist

Safer Sleep for babies a guide for parents

Temperature Fact Sheet

Twins Fact Sheet