"Urgent Warning: Parents Unknowingly Risking Babies' Lives with Sudden Death Syndrome"
The Lullaby Trust has cautioned parents against allowing babies to sleep in bouncers, swings, or beanbags, as it increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and suffocation. A survey found that many parents let their babies nap in these items, with 8% even allowing overnight sleep. The charity emphasizes that babies are safest sleeping on a flat, firm surface and recommends placing them on their backs with no loose bedding or padded sides. The warning coincides with Safer Sleep Week, aiming to raise awareness about protecting babies' airways during sleep.
