22/12/2025
Sleep safety is one of those topics I never take lightly, because SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is devastating and often happens silently, during sleep, usually in babies under 1 year.
Here are simple, evidence-backed ways to lower the risk:
✅ Back to sleep. Always. Put baby to sleep on their back for every nap and bedtime.
✅ Flat, firm sleep surface (crib/cot/bassinet). No pillows, soft mattresses, bean bags, or couches.
✅ Keep the cot clear: no loose blankets, bumpers, stuffed animals, or sleep positioners.
✅ Room-share, don’t bed-share — baby sleeps in their own safe space in your room for the first 6–12 months if possible.
✅ Avoid overheating: light clothing, cool room, and no heavy blankets (a sleep sack is great).
✅ No smoke exposure during pregnancy or after birth (including second-hand smoke).
✅ Breastfeeding helps (even partial breastfeeding has protective benefits).
✅ Offer a pacifier for sleep (if baby takes it — no need to force it).
✅ Keep up with vaccines + well-baby visits.
If you’re unsure about your baby’s sleep setup, ask your pediatrician, I’d much rather you ask “too many questions” than guess.
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