SIDS Archives - Page 2 of 3 - The Lullaby Trust

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.

No evidence that they help cut cot deaths or meet safety regulations

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.

Coalition of baby charities set out actions needed to achieve better results

Articles regarding bed-sharing have appeared in a number of news outlets. Here is our response.

A worrying article has appeared in a number of news outlets citing inaccurate advice that could pose a risk to babies. Here we give our response.

Following the publication of new smoking rates among pregnant women health charities raise serious concerns about the variation in performance between local areas.

There has been a lot of coverage in the news today about sleep positioners.

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.

Jennifer Fazackerley, whose daughter Jessica Rose died of SIDS aged 10 months ran the London Marathon for The Lullaby Trust in 2018. Here, she tells her story.

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). 

Young mum Loren talks about the heartbreaking experience of losing her son Archie to SIDS