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Promoting safer sleeping for infants and reducing the risk of sudden infant death: guidance for professionals

This guidance includes current evidence-based advice that should be discussed with parents/carers when addressing safer sleeping. It aims to provide health practitioners with information that promotes standardised practice.

This guidance includes current evidence-based advice that should be discussed with parents/carers when addressing safer sleeping. It aims to provide health practitioners with information that promotes

Festive routines may change, safe sleep shouldn’t: PHA advice for parents

As temperatures drop and routines change during the festive period, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents and guardians that following safer sleep advice is essential to reduce the risk of sudden infant death. Emily Roberts, Director of Nursing at the Public Health Agency, said: "The festive period can bring extra challenges – colder weather, busier homes and alternative sleeping arrangements. While it’s natural to want to keep your baby warm and comfortable, it’s important to remember safe sleeping advice. Adding extra blankets or sharing a bed for warmth can increase risks.

Safer sleeping - Reducing the risk of sudden infant death

This leaflet and poster provide information on the risks of sudden infant death.  The leaflet has also been updated to highlight the risk of co-sleeping.

This leaflet and poster provide information on the risks of sudden infant death. The leaflet has also been updated to highlight the risk of co-sleeping.

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