Информация о безопасном сне

Safer sleep reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS, previously known as cot death) occurring. Follow this expert advice until your child is 12 months old (adjusted for premature or low birthweight babies), and we hope this helps give you peace of mind.

Обзор безопасного сна
A baby is sleeping in on their back, with their head tilted to the side. They have dark hair, light skin and wear a polkadot baby grow. Their arms are rested either side of their head.

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A baby in a blue baby grow is sleeping on their back in a wooden cot with a firm mattress.

Положение для сна

The best and safest baby sleep position is on their back for every sleep, day or night. Discover more about the safest sleeping position for your baby.

Положение для сна
A baby is sleeping on their back in their cot with a dummy in their mouth. They have a medium skin tone and their mum has her hand on their chest.

Держите кроватку в чистоте

The safest cot is a clear cot. To lower the risk of SIDS, keep the cot clear of any items that could cover your baby's face and head. Discover more about the safest cot for your baby.

Держите кроватку в чистоте
A thermometer, shaped as a flower, sits on a baby's cot.

Комнатная температура

The recommended room temperature for babies is 16 - 20°C, helping to reduce the risk of SIDS. Discover more about the safest room temperature for your baby.

Комнатная температура
Illustration of a man, woman and baby sleeping. The man and woman are both facing in the direction of the baby, who is sleeping next to mum. The baby is sleeping on the mattress, with no bedding covering them and no pillow beneath their head.

Совместное спанье

Sleeping together with your baby is known as co-sleeping. Discover more about co-sleeping more safely with your baby.

Совместное спанье
A baby is being breastfed by their mum. They look very young, have curly dark hair and dark skin. Their mum is looking down at them.

Грудное вскармливание

Breastmilk contains all the nutrients your baby needs for their first six months of life. But it can also reduce the risk of SIDS. Discover more about breastfeeding and SIDS.

Грудное вскармливание