Risk is triggered by infant position, location and vulnerable factors. Babies are at risk if:
- Under 12 months
- More vulnerable due to
- Unsafe cot and bedding
- Infants sleeping on the tummy
- Smoking before and after birth
- Born before 37 weeks
- Birth weight < 2500 grams
- Influence of alcohol/drugs/prescription medication leading to carer drowsiness
- Domestic violence
- Parent mental health problems
- In unsafe sleeping situations sharing same sleep surface (bed, sofa, chair etc) with other people.
Most SUDI deaths are preventable.