Safe sleeping tips to prevent SIDS

Thousands of babies’ lives have been saved since Red Nose’s risk reduction campaigns began in 1990. The organisation raises awareness and funds for research into SIDS, which is the sudden and unexpected death of infants under age one.

Parents can reduce their baby’s risk of SIDS by following six safe sleeping steps:

1.      Sleep baby on back.

2.      Keep head and face uncovered.

3.      Keep baby smoke-free before and after birth.

4.      Have a safe sleeping environment night and day (sleep in safe cot that meets Australian standards, firm and clean mattress, no toys, loose and soft bedding, and no bumpers).

5.      Sleep baby in safe cot in parent’s room for first 12 months. 

6.      Breastfeed baby.

For more information about safe sleeping and Red Nose’s initiatives visit https://rednoseday.com.au/

Red Nose Day is June 29, 2018.