Yes – there are sleeping positions that increase the risk of sudden unexpected death
What are some of the positions that can increase the risk of sudden unexpected death in infants?
There is a very high risk of a sleeping accident if an adult falls asleep with an infant on a sofa. This is because baby may become wedged into cushions or the back of the sofa and the sleeping person may not notice.
Falling asleep with a baby on your chest whilst lying down is also an unsafe sleep position that can increase the risk of sudden unexpected death. This is the same as sleeping the baby in the tummy position. Sleeping in this position is dangerous as baby’s airway is not protected in this position, which could lead to accidental suffocation.
Baby should always be placed to sleep on their back, on a firm, flat mattress with their face and head uncovered.
Place baby on their back in their own safe sleeping place before you doze off on a sofa.
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