Some parents may choose to co-sleep/bed-share with their baby. It is important for you to know how to do this safely – and when it is not advised, as bed sharing is known to increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), sometimes referred to as cot death.Never fall asleep with your baby on a sofa or armchair.Bed sharing is particularly dangerous if:
either you or your partner smokes
either you or your partner has drunk alcohol or taken drugs
you are extremely tired
your baby was born prematurely
your baby was born at a low weight (2.5kg or 5½lbs or less).
You can get further information from your midwife or health visitor and read the links below.
Some parents may choose to co-sleep/bed-share with their baby. It is important for you to know how to do this safely – and when it is not advised, as bed sharing is known to increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), sometimes referred to as cot death.
Never fall asleep with your baby on a sofa or armchair.
Bed sharing is particularly dangerous if: