"Parental Mistakes Putting Babies at Risk of Suffocation and Sudden Death Syndrome"

A survey by the Lullaby Trust found that 70% of parents allow their babies to sleep in bouncers, swings, and bean bags, unknowingly putting them at risk of suffocation and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The charity warns that sleeping a baby on anything other than a firm, flat surface can increase the risk of SIDS, and advises placing babies on their backs in a clear, firm sleep surface to reduce the risk. Safer Sleep Week aims to raise awareness of safe sleep practices for infants, as SIDS claims the lives of around three babies per week in the UK.