Safer Sleep Week is a national awareness campaign, aimed at anyone looking after a young baby. The campaign, from national safe sleep charity The Lullaby Trust, aims to raise awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and the simple advice that reduces the risk of it occurring.
Safer sleep for babies: the basics
The safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own clear, flat, firm separate sleep space (eg a cot or Moses basket) in the same room as you.
- Lie your baby on their back.
- Keep their cot clear.
- Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress.
- Keep baby smoke-free.
- Avoid your baby getting too hot.
- Sleep your baby in the same room as you for at least the first six months.
Parents can access up to date and evidence based information via The Lullaby Trust website – which includes the benefits of breastfeeding, having a smoke free environment and the appropriate use of dummies to reduce the risk of SIDS.
Watch the Safer Sleep animation – Safer Sleep from Day One – a guide to the basics of safer sleep for expectant parents…
There is a lot of support and information about safe sleep for every parent to access in their personal child health record (red book).
For more information on Safer Sleep Week, advice, tips and guidance visit Safer Sleep Week 2025 | The Lullaby Trust, contact your midwife or health visitor or call the 0-19+/0 25 team (Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm):
Wirral: 0151 514 0219
Cheshire East: 0300 123 4058
St Helens: 01744 411 277
Knowsley: 0151 514 2666
