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Information for other carers

Whether you’re a Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle, or family friend looking after a baby, our safer sleep advice gives simple steps on how you can sleep babies to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) whilst they are in your care.

Mattresses and bedding

Choosing the right mattress and bedding for a baby can massively reduce a baby’s risk of SIDS. The safest mattresses are firm, flat and protected by a waterproof cover.

Baby sleeping in a cot

Sleeping position

Put your baby on their back for every sleep, day and night. This is the best sleeping position for a baby as the chance of SIDS is particularly high for babies who are sometimes placed on their front or side.

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