{"id":595,"date":"2021-02-17T11:15:10","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T11:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/134.122.102.56\/SAND\/uk\/?post_type=waf&#038;p=595"},"modified":"2022-02-09T10:57:47","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T10:57:47","slug":"safe-sleep-for-your-baby","status":"publish","type":"waf","link":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/waf\/safe-sleep-for-your-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe sleep for your baby"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"gm389829d\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm389829d gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section id=\"gmc41ddd6\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gmc41ddd6 gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns has-color-bg has-custom-bg gutentor-equal-column-height\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d gutentor-rm-ct-space-t gutentor-rm-ct-space\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gm3cb6b7\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm3cb6b7 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-7 grid-md-12 grid-12 centre\"><div id=\"section-gm3cb6b7\" class=\"section-gm3cb6b7 gutentor-col-wrap has-color-bg has-custom-bg\">\n<div id=\"section-g1ca364\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g1ca364 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image gutentor-enabled-width text-align-center-desktop text-align-center-tablet text-align-center-mobile crop\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/KM1531-Safe-sleeping-illustration.png\" alt=\"cartoon image of baby lying in a cot in correct sleeping position\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gmbc5bc5\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gmbc5bc5 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-5 grid-md-12 grid-12 centre\"><div id=\"section-gmbc5bc5\" class=\"section-gmbc5bc5 gutentor-col-wrap has-color-bg has-custom-bg\">\n<div id=\"section-g4dccb1\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g4dccb1 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Once you are home with your baby you may be feeling overwhelmed with the amount of information you have been given, and the steep learning curve you are on with a new baby.<\/span> <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g25594c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g25594c gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">One of the most important pieces of information you need to pay attention to is how to make sure your baby sleeps safely. <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gmcb8a9ef\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gmcb8a9ef gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section id=\"gm60ae25e\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm60ae25e gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d gutentor-rm-ct-space-t gutentor-rm-ct-space\">\n<div id=\"section-g278ae1\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g278ae1 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">The Lullaby Trust have produced&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/safer-sleep-advice\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/safer-sleep-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">guidance on safe sleeping practices for babies<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;which can be viewed on their website. Their top 3 recommendations are:<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g6f96b0\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-g6f96b0 gutentor-element gutentor-element-list\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Put babies on their BACK for every sleep<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">In a CLEAR, FLAT SLEEP SPACE<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-2\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Keep them SMOKE FREE day and night<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gmf108f92\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gmf108f92 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"section-gc5118c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-gc5118c gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h3 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>Breastfeeding<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-gd52aa5\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-gd52aa5 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Breastfeeding gives babies some protection against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)<br><br>Even if you can only breastfeed for a few days, this is still beneficial and offers some protection. The Department of Health and Social Care <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/start4life\/baby\/breastfeeding\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/start4life\/baby\/breastfeeding\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">recommends <\/span><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/start4life\/baby\/breastfeeding\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/start4life\/baby\/breastfeeding\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">breastfeeding <\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/start4life\/baby\/breastfeeding\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/start4life\/baby\/breastfeeding\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">for as long as possible<\/span><\/a>, ideally exclusively for the first 6 months. <br><br>After 6 months, breastfeeding is encouraged with the addition of suitable weaning foods for as long as the mother and baby want to continue breastfeeding. <br><br>For further information about introducing solid foods see <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/start4life\/weaning\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/start4life\/weaning\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">NHS Start 4 Life<\/span><\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firststepsnutrition.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.firststepsnutrition.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">First Steps Nutrition Trust<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gmf9c2b6f\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gmf9c2b6f gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"section-g544337\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g544337 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h3 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong><strong>Basic equipment needed \u2013 keep it simple \u2013 keep it safe<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-ge2ca66\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-ge2ca66 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text centre\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">The choice of sleeping products on the market can feel overwhelming \u2013 it\u2019s best to keep it simple.<br><br>You may also need a suitable car seat.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm5bb1432\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm5bb1432 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section id=\"gm5f10a2e\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm5f10a2e gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d gutentor-rm-ct-space-t gutentor-rm-ct-space\">\n<div id=\"section-g55b420\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g55b420 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">The essential equipment you need to keep your baby safe:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-white-background-color has-white-color\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g4ed818\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-g4ed818 gutentor-element gutentor-element-list\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">A cot and Moses basket with a firm flat mattress, that is protected by a waterproof cover to keep it clean and dry, with a sheet and blankets.<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">A room thermometer is also suggested to monitor the room temperature.\u00a0<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-2\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">The safest place for a baby to sleep is a separate sleeping environment such as a cot.<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-3\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Keep the cot clear of soft toys, a clear cot is a safe cot.<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gme24ed00\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gme24ed00 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"section-g8dab79\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g8dab79 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h3 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>Choosing baby products<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g6085e5\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g6085e5 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">When choosing products for your baby, check the following:<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g164962\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-g164962 gutentor-element gutentor-element-list\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Does it comply with British Standards? If so, it should say on the product itself, its packaging, instructions or website.<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">If the item is something for your baby to sleep on, such as a mattress, is it firm? (baby\u2019s head should not sink in by more than a few millimetres)<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-2\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Is it entirely flat with no raised or cushioned areas?<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-3\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Does it have a waterproof cover?<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g9ba4b1\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g9ba4b1 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">British Standard does not mean that a product helps to reduce the chance of SIDS, it just guarantees a certain level of general safety (e.g. will not fall apart or set fire easily). <br><br>You should also carefully follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions for any product you buy and contact the manufacturer directly with any questions.<br><br>Advertising can be very misleading and not all products on the market are safe for babies. <br><br>Research by the Lullaby Trust shows that&nbsp;<strong>41%&nbsp;<\/strong>of parents have or intend to buy baby sleep nests and pods which don\u2019t comply with safer sleep guidelines.<br><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/safer-sleep-advice\/sleeping-products\/\" target=\"_blank\">Watch a video about how to how to choose safe sleeping products<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span>on the Lullaby Trust website.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm09273ae\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm09273ae gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"section-ge699ae\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-ge699ae gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h3 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Sleeping position<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-white-background-color has-white-color is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gmd70c51f\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gmd70c51f gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns gutentor-equal-column-height\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d gutentor-rm-ct-space-t gutentor-rm-ct-space\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gmd61ca0\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gmd61ca0 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12 centre\"><div id=\"section-gmd61ca0\" class=\"section-gmd61ca0 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-ge23d2f\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-ge23d2f gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text white_link\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Babies placed on their tummy to sleep have been found to be at 6 times greater risk of SIDS compared to a baby placed on their back. <\/span><br><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Side sleeping also increases the risk.<br><br>No research has found any increased risk of choking for babies lying on their backs.<br><br>Babies with reflux DO NOT need to be on their front. <\/span><br><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Seek medical advice if you feel the position your baby is sleeping in is affecting their health. This decision should not be made by families alone.<\/span><br><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">For the latest evidence based information on baby sleeping bags, and room temperature see<\/span> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Lullaby-Trust-Product-Guide-Web.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Lullaby-Trust-Product-Guide-Web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Lullaby\u2019s Trust Product Guide<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm4172ecd\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm4172ecd gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"section-gf00eef\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-gf00eef gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h3 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong><strong>Car seats<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g63d21c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g63d21c gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text centre\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Do not let your baby routinely sleep in a car seat when at home. When you arrive back from a journey, remove your baby from their car seat and place them in their cot or Moses basket.<br><br>On long car journeys, stop for breaks so your baby is not in the car seat for prolonged periods (some manufacturers recommend a maximum period of 2 hours in car seats) and make sure your baby is dressed in clothing suitable for the in-car temperature.<br><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-car-seat-factsheet-2019.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-car-seat-factsheet-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">View the Lullaby Trust&#8217;s factsheet about car seats<\/span><\/a> for more detailed information.<br><br>Visit the Lullaby Trust website for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/safer-sleep-advice\/swaddling-slings\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/safer-sleep-advice\/swaddling-slings\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">important information about slings and swaddling<\/span><\/a>.<br><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gmda1f996\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gmda1f996 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"section-ge35723\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-ge35723 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h3 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>Dummies\/pacifiers<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-white-background-color has-white-color is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-ge8e5bd\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-ge8e5bd gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text white_link\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Some research suggests that it is possible that using a dummy when putting a baby down to sleep could reduce the risk of SIDS. If you wish to use a dummy, then wait until breastfeeding is well established (about 4 weeks old).<br><br>Stop giving a dummy to your baby to go to sleep between 6 and 12 months. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-dummy-factsheet-2017-1.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-dummy-factsheet-2017-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">View the Lullaby Trust&#8217;s leaflet on dummies and pacifiers<\/a> for more in depth information.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g88b9cf\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-g88b9cf gutentor-element gutentor-element-list white_link\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><a class=\"gutentor-single-item-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/employers-maternity-pay-leave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">gov.uk\/employers-maternity-pay-leave<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm2105b36\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm2105b36 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"section-gd984cd\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-gd984cd gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h3 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong><strong>Co-sleeping<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm1ef76f0\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gm1ef76f0 gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns gutentor-equal-column-height\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d gutentor-rm-ct-space-t gutentor-rm-ct-space\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gmcf35fa\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gmcf35fa gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-2 grid-md-12 grid-12 centre\"><div id=\"section-gmcf35fa\" class=\"section-gmcf35fa gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-g537169\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g537169 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text centre\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">If you are thinking of co-sleeping, <\/span><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YFNTGXY8fCA\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YFNTGXY8fCA\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">watch this video from the Lullaby Trust<\/span><\/a><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"> for vital safety information.<\/span><br><br>Parents may choose to co-sleep with their babies, especially if breastfeeding. <br><br>This means that their baby shares the same adult bed for most of the night, and not just to be comforted or fed.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm56bbe0\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm56bbe0 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-10 grid-md-12 grid-12 centre\"><div id=\"section-gm56bbe0\" class=\"section-gm56bbe0 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<section id=\"gma13109b\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gma13109b gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover centre\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d gutentor-rm-ct-space-t gutentor-rm-ct-space\">\n<section id=\"gm78d28a2\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gm78d28a2 gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d gutentor-rm-ct-space-t gutentor-rm-ct-space\"><div class=\"grid-row gutentor-rm-row-space-d gutentor-rm-row-space-t gutentor-rm-row-space\">\n<div id=\"col-gmce4ef4\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gmce4ef4 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-1 grid-md-1 grid-1 gutentor-rm-col-space-d gutentor-rm-col-space-t gutentor-rm-col-space\"><div id=\"section-gmce4ef4\" class=\"section-gmce4ef4 gutentor-col-wrap\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gmd16650\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gmd16650 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-10 grid-md-10 grid-10 gutentor-rm-col-space-d gutentor-rm-col-space-t gutentor-rm-col-space\"><div id=\"section-gmd16650\" class=\"section-gmd16650 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YFNTGXY8fCA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm135821\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm135821 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-1 grid-md-1 grid-1 gutentor-rm-col-space-d gutentor-rm-col-space-t gutentor-rm-col-space\"><div id=\"section-gm135821\" class=\"section-gm135821 gutentor-col-wrap\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-gb91d4f\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-gb91d4f gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text centre\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">If you do decide to co-sleep, it is important that you do this safely and are aware of the circumstances when you should not co-sleep. <br><br>Bed sharing increases the risk of SIDS and is particularly dangerous if:<br><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm766104b\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gm766104b gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns gutentor-equal-column-height\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d gutentor-rm-ct-space-t gutentor-rm-ct-space\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gm3ad26f\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm3ad26f gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-2 grid-md-12 grid-12 centre\"><div id=\"section-gm3ad26f\" class=\"section-gm3ad26f gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-g5a7623\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-g5a7623 gutentor-element gutentor-element-list\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Either you or your partner smokes (even if you do not smoke in the bedroom)<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Either you or your partner has drunk any alcohol or taken drugs (including medicines that may make you drowsy)<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-2\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">You are extremely tired<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-3\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Your baby was born premature (37 weeks or less)<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-4\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Your baby was born at a low weight (2.5kg or 5<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5\" height=\"41\" src=\"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/?post_type=waf&amp;p=595&amp;preview_id=595&amp;preview_nonce=08f26d6fbc&amp;preview=true\">\u00a0pounds or less)<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm14ef1d\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm14ef1d gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-10 grid-md-12 grid-12 centre\"><div id=\"section-gm14ef1d\" class=\"section-gm14ef1d gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<section id=\"gm9e59712\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm9e59712 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover centre\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d gutentor-rm-ct-space-t gutentor-rm-ct-space\">\n<div id=\"section-gf2a561\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-gf2a561 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image crop\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/04\/img4-768x531.png\" alt=\"Mother in bed with child\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g8308db\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g8308db gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">You should never sleep together with your baby if any of the above points apply to you.<br><br>You must be especially careful when giving feeds that you are not in a position where you could both fall asleep in the bed together.<br><br>The safest place for your baby to sleep for the first 6 months is in a separate cot or Moses basket in the same room as you day and night. <br><br>Visit the Lullaby Trust website for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/safer-sleep-advice\/co-sleeping\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/safer-sleep-advice\/co-sleeping\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">more information on co-sleeping<\/span><\/a>. <br><br><strong>Health visitors are there to support and help you to make safe, informed choices that suit your family. Please feel able to discuss your safe sleeping concerns openly with your health visitor.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gme8f9831\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gme8f9831 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"section-gdf5f74\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-gdf5f74 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h3 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Useful websites<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-white-background-color has-white-color is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-ga4040a\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-ga4040a gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text white_link\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/safer-sleep-advice\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/safer-sleep-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Lullaby Trust website<\/a> provides<span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"> all you need to know on safer sleep advice&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-white-background-color has-white-color\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g31c451\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g31c451 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text white_link\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ihv.org.uk\/for-health-visitors\/resources-for-members\/resource\/ihv-tips-for-parents\/managing-minor-illness-and-reducing-accidents\/safer-sleep-for-your-baby\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ihv.org.uk\/for-health-visitors\/resources-for-members\/resource\/ihv-tips-for-parents\/managing-minor-illness-and-reducing-accidents\/safer-sleep-for-your-baby\/\" target=\"_blank\">Institute of Health Visiting<\/a><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"> &#8211; safe sleep for your baby<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-white-background-color has-white-color\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g1fa8ee\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g1fa8ee gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text white_link\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basisonline.org.uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.basisonline.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Basis &#8211;  Baby Sleep Info Source website<\/a><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"> provides information for parents who want to make informed choices about infant sleep and night-time care <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-white-background-color has-white-color\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g28173b\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g28173b gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text white_link\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">The NHS website provides<\/span>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/baby\/caring-for-a-newborn\/reduce-the-risk-of-sudden-infant-death-syndrome\/\" target=\"_blank\">information about reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-white-background-color has-white-color\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g5f09dc\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g5f09dc gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text white_link\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Safe sleeping leaflets are available in a variety of different languages from <\/span><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/professionals\/publications\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lullabytrust.org.uk\/professionals\/publications\/\" target=\"_blank\">the Lullaby Trust<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-595","waf","type-waf","status-publish","hentry","waf-cat-understanding-your-baby"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/waf\/595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/waf"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/waf"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}