A baby can suddenly die, this is known as sudden infant death syndrome.

Don’t use pillows, blankets, duvets etc in your baby’s sleep area, and keep all those items away from your baby’s face.

They should also not sleep on adult mattresses or sofas, only in their cribs

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DON'T place babies on their stomachs to sleep

Put them on their backs to sleep, this helps reduce the chances of Sudden infant death syndrome

Babies can be placed on their stomach when they are awake and playing and somebody is watching them
A baby lying on its stomach to sleep may choke!

Especially when there are extra pieces of clothing that could get into their airway during sleep.

So the cot should be free! The bedding on the cot should be fitted to the bed and not easily ruffled. This part is important
The stomach position is the position with the highest RISK of babies dying suddenly

Also the side position is not a safe alternative because its unstable and babies can easily roll onto their stomachs

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