Safer Sleep Week 9 - 15 March

This week is Safer Sleep Week from the Lullaby Trust.

We know that greater awareness of safer sleep leads to a decrease in the numbers of babies dying.

Sadly around four babies a week still die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the UK.

In Cornwall, since 2024 eight babies have died where unsafe sleeping environments have been a factor.  If all parents were aware of safer sleep advice, many lives could be saved. 

Here is the Lullaby Trust’s six key pieces of advice for safer sleep:  

• Lie your baby on their back
• Keep their cot clear
• Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress
• Keep baby smoke-free
• Make sure the room temperature is not too hot
• Sleep your baby in the same room as you for at least the first six months

Watch our video about creating a safer sleep space for your baby...

and read more about Safer Sleep Week from The Lullaby Trust here

• Information for parents and carers about caring for babies and very young children is available here
• Safeguarding babies and very young children, information for professionals available here