Safer sleep for babies: quick reference card

Safer Sleep for babies quick reference card

To reduce the chance of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), always follow safer sleep for your baby:

• Put them on their back for every sleep
• In a clear, flat sleep space
• Keep them smoke-free day and night

Some parents choose to share a bed with their baby.

Be aware – you should not share a bed with your baby if:

• you have recently drunk any alcohol
• you or your partner smoke
• you have taken any drugs that make you feel sleepy or less aware
• your baby was born prematurely or very small

Sofas and armchairs are always dangerous places to fall asleep with your baby – move somewhere safer if you might fall asleep.

Things to remember if bedsharing

• Keep pets away from the bed and do not have other children sharing the bed
• Try to make sure or check that baby cannot be trapped, wedged or fall out of bed or get trapped between the mattress and the wall
• Follow the tips if you think you might fall asleep with your baby in the bed
• Keep pillows and adult bedding away from baby