- Sleeping baby on the tummy or side
- Sleeping baby on a soft surface, e.g. soft mattress, pillow, and waterbed
- Sleeping baby on a sofa (with or without a parent)
- Loose, soft and fluffy bedding, including pillows. Doonas, soft toys, cot bumpers or sheepskin (also known as lambswool) anywhere in baby’s sleep environment
- Sleeping baby with face or head covered
- Exposing babies to tobacco smoke before birth or after
- Sleeping baby in an unsafe cot or in an unsafe environment
- Sharing a sleep surface with a baby can increase the risk of SUDI.
Last modified: 25/7/16