19% of child deaths in England are sudden, unexpected, and remain unexplained after full investigation
The latest report on sudden and unexpected deaths in infancy and childhood from England's National Child Mortality Database
infant mortality Archives - The Lullaby Trust
Rates of sudden infant deaths go down but SIDS charity warns rising deprivation could lead to more babies dying
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).
Not so ‘picture perfect’ – many sleep images of babies on social media could put them at risk warns charity
Over 1 in 3 parents have bought a baby sleep product they’ve seen on social media that goes against safer sleep advice, a survey by The Lullaby Trust finds.
Our response to The Child Mortality and Social Deprivation Report from the National Child Mortality Database
A new report from the National Child Mortality database has found a clear association between risk of child death and social deprivation in England
Babies at increased risk of SIDS during covid pandemic as survey shows less than a third of dads shown how to sleep their baby safely
A survey commissioned by The Lullaby Trust has found that less than a third of dads are being given information on the basic steps they can take to lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.
The Lullaby Trust calls for urgent action as rates of sudden infant death syndrome rise for first time in 3 years
The Lullaby Trust has expressed deep concern as rates of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) increase for the first time in 3 years, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The rate fell in 2014 and 2015 following an increase in 2013, which was the first since 2008.
New report calls for Government action as reduction in smoking in pregnancy rate stalls
Coalition of baby charities set out actions needed to achieve better results
Our statement regarding figures released today showing infant mortality rate in England and Wales
Rates of infant mortality have shown an increase in England and Wales according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The Big Idea: How the GAPS project was born and what it means for the future
The GAPS project brought together researchers, bereaved parents and policy makers from around the world to define which areas of SUDI research should be prioritised. Here Dr Alexis Willett, who conceived the project, discusses the process and how she hopes it will support the efforts to reduce the rate of sudden infant death worldwide.
Rates of SIDS reach new record low but The Lullaby Trust warns against complacency
Rates of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) have shown another decrease in England and Wales according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Smoking ban linked to drop in stillbirths and newborn deaths in England
The Lullaby Trust welcomes news that the number of stillbirths and babies dying shortly after birth in England has dropped since the smoking ban was introduced.
