Simple steps to a safe sleep, because if they’re sleeping peacefully, so are you.
- Always use a mattress that is clear, flat, firm & tailored to fit the sleep space perfectly without any gaps. Ensure that you place the mattress on a solid weighted crib/cot base that supports the mattress correctly.
- Never use the same mattress again after it has been well used by another baby as this could be harbouring unseen bacteria & the firmness of the mattress could be worn to an unsafe level. Newborns & babies need a high level of firmness to support their growing bodies.
- Cover the mattress with a securely fitting sheet that cannot slip or ruck during sleep.
- Place your baby to sleep on their back for every sleep with their feet to the foot of the Moses basket/ crib.
- Never use loose bedding (pillows, quilts, duvets, blankets, bumpers) with babies.
- No pods, nests or sleep positioners.
- Keeping them safe, dry & at a optimum temperature is essential for a long, comfortable slumber.
Babies should always be in the same room as you for the first six months of their life, day or night.
All information and research is provided & all backed by The Lullaby Trust, Registered Charity. Read more at: www.lullabytrust.org.uk
Other useful websites for more reading:
Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative
www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly
Baby Sleep Information Source (Basis)
For parents who wish to make informed choices about infant sleep and night-time care.
www.basisonline.org.uk
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