Sleep safe, sleep sound, share a room with me
Place your baby to sleep in a separate cot or Moses basket in the same room as you for the first 6 months, even during the day.
A large study of evidence from across Europe found that the risk of sudden infant death was significantly reduced when the infant slept in the same room, but not the same bed, as the parents.
- The safest place for your baby to sleep for the first 6 months is in a separate cot or Moses basket in the same room as you
- The chance of SIDS is lower when babies sleep in a separate cot in the same room as their parents
Never sleep on a sofa or in an armchair with your baby
This is one of the most high risk situations for your baby. Studies have found that sharing a sofa or armchair with a baby whilst you both sleep is associated with a high risk of SIDS.
Make sure that you do not accidentally fall asleep with your baby on a sofa. If you think you might fall asleep, put the baby down in a safe place to sleep. If you are breastfeeding, have your partner stay up with you, or try to breastfeed in a different position where you are confident you might not fall asleep, or feed your baby somewhere else.
The Lullaby Trust
The Lullaby Trust provides confidential support for those affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby.
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Information & advice
(0808) 802 6869
Bereavement support
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