Rates of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) have shown a decrease in England and Wales according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
With temperatures set to reach a record high, The Lullaby Trust has issued advise for parents to keep their babies safe and cool this summer.
The Lullaby Trust has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Community Fund to go towards its vital Befriender service for bereaved families.
The Lullaby Trust has raised concerns about high profile celebrities and influencers sharing images of their babies sleeping in circumstances that could put them at risk of SIDS
The results of an independent study into the recently launched National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) have highlighted improvements in the way families experience bereavement care.
A survey of over 8,500 parents carried out by The Lullaby Trust has shown that 40% of parents have co-slept in dangerous circumstances such as on a sofa, having drunk alcohol or as a smoker.
This Safer Sleep week, The Lullaby Trust, Public Health England, Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative and Basis (Baby Sleep Info Source, Durham University) have collaborated to create a range of resources for parents and health professionals.
The Lullaby Trust is delighted to be working in partnership with Teddy’s Wish to support bereaved families having a baby after their bereavement.
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Francine Bates has announced plans to leave the charity at the end of the year
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A coalition of more than 60 charities working to prevent baby deaths and pregnancy loss and to support families is today urging all NHS Trusts and Boards across the UK to improve bereavement care for parents.