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Safer Sleep

Information and resources to support safer sleep in Early Years Settings

Baby sleeping in a cotIn partnership with The Lullaby Trust, the Department for Education have published guidance to support settings to provide babies and children with a safer sleep environment:  Early Years and Providers Guidance

This guidance supports planned updates to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, which should be made in September 2026.

 

Further information and resources to support settings and parents/carers with safe sleep:

Basis – The Baby Sleep Info SourceFor parents who wish to make informed choices about infant sleep and night-time careFollow link toBasis – The Baby Sleep Info Source
Lullaby Trust – Safer Sleep InformationSafer sleep reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)Follow link toLullaby Trust – Safer Sleep Information
Lullaby Trust – Safer Sleep in Hot WeatherTips to keep your baby safe at night in hot weatherFollow link toLullaby Trust – Safer Sleep in Hot Weather
NHS Best Start – Safer Sleep AdviceNHS Best Start in Life Safer Sleep AdviceFollow link toNHS Best Start – Safer Sleep Advice
Unicef – Caring for baby at nightFind out how best to care for your baby at night and when sleeping.Download PDF (2 MB)
Unicef – Resources for Safer Sleep WeekThe Lullaby Trust, Public Health England, UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative and Basis (Baby Sleep Info Source, Durham University) have collaborated to create a range of resources for parents and health professionals.Follow link toUnicef – Resources for Safer Sleep Week
Safer Sleep Easy Read Advice CardQuick tips for safer sleepDownload PDF (156 KB)