Safety and Safer Sleep

The information provided on these pages is intended for patients already under the care of the Infant Feeding Team.

 

Caring for your baby during coronavirus (The Lullaby Trust)

Advice on how to follow safer sleep advice during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

How to co-sleep more safely (The Lullaby Trust)

Advice on reducing the risk of SIDS when co-sleeping.

 

Safer sleep for babies (text free) (The Lullaby Trust)

A safer sleep video to be used when communicating with families with low literacy levels or who do not speak English.

 

Should babies sleep all night

This video looks at whether babies should sleep through the night.

 

UPDATE: Sling safety and breast / chest feeding (Nottinghamshire Healthcare)

General sling / wrap / carrier use.

 

What bedding does my baby need (The Lullaby Trust)

Advice on which items are necessary for a safer baby sleep, and which products to avoid.

 

When your baby starts to roll (The Lullaby Trust)

How to continue following safer sleep advice when your baby starts to roll around in their cot or Moses basket.

 

When your baby won't sleep (The Lullaby Trust)

Information on normal baby sleep and tips on coping with sleep deprivation as a new parent.