Section 1 : What do we know about safe sleeping?

The co-sleeping debate

Some support a universal ban on babies sleeping in the same bed as parents.

Others support a ‘remove hazards and make it safe’ approach.

All agree

  • ‘in same room as sleeping parent’
  • ‘in own bed’ (a bed designed for babies) for high risk situations:
    • Smoking in pregnancy
    • Premature or low birth weight
    • Alcohol, drugs or partying

Disagreement is a sign that more research is needed.