Safer Sleep and SUDI (Sudden Unexplained Death in Infants)

Every Sleep Must be a Safer Sleep

 Over the past few years there have been a number of tragic sudden unexpected deaths of infants (SUDI).  Each one of these child deaths brings with them unimaginable trauma and pain for families, friends, communities and professionals.  Sadly, most of these deaths are preventable.  The risk factors for SUDI are well recognised, and the steps parents can take to reduce the risk are generally shared with parents and carers by professionals including Social Workers, Midwives, and Health Visitors.

• Advice for Parents - Safer Sleep in Summer
• Advice for Parents – Safer Sleep in Winter
• Safer Sleep reminder for all agencies
• The Lullaby Trust – Safer sleep for babies, Support for families
• Message from the Pan-Sussex Safeguarding Children and Public Health
• Out of routine: A review of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) in families where the children are considered at risk of significant harm (publishing.service.gov.uk)