Babies who are exposed to tobacco smoke before and after birth are at an increased risk of SUDI.
Red Nose recommends: Keep baby smoke free before birth and after.
Smoking in pregnancy increases your baby’s risk of stillbirth, and dying in their first year of life. If baby’s father smokes, there is also an increased risk of SUDI.
The risk of SUDI is increased for babies who share a sleep surface with a person who smokes, even if the smoker doesn’t smoke in the bed.
Do not let anyone smoke near your baby. That includes in the house, the car or anywhere else your baby spends time.
Keep breastfeeding baby even if you are a person who smokes.
For further in-depth information on this topic, see our Red Nose Information Statement Smoking | Red Nose Australia
It is often hard to quit smoking so ask for help. Call the Quitline on 137 848 or ask your doctor, midwife or child health nurse for information and advice about quitting.
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