A hospital trust has been supporting:-
'Safer Sleep Week' which is aimed at preventing cot deaths.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexplained death of a
baby where no cause is found. Southport and Ormskirk Hospital Trust
and other locations throughout the UK have given out leaflets and advice
to visitors promoting safer sleep for babies.
While SIDS is rare, it can still happen and there are steps parents can take
to help reduce the chance of this tragedy occurring. 'Safer Sleep Week'
is The Lullaby Trust's national awareness campaign
targeting anyone looking after a young baby. The event ran from 14
March to 20 March 2016 and The Lullaby Trust and partners hope that is has
increased
parents knowledge about the importance of safer sleep. They also hope that
it has made more people aware of how to
reduce the chance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
For more information about safer sleep, visit:-
LullaByTrust.Org.UK/Safer-Sleep.
These are a few 'Safer Sleep' tips:-
► Keep baby away from smoke, before and after birth.
► City Region Put baby in a cot, crib or moses basket to sleep; never fall asleep with
them on a sofa or chair.
► City Region Never fall asleep with baby after drinking or taking drugs / medication.
► City Region Put baby to sleep on their back with their feet to the foot of the cot.
► City Region Keep baby's head and face uncovered and make sure they don't get too hot.
► City Region Breastfeed your baby. Support is available if you need it.
