Education
Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Fatal Sleeping Accidents
Whilst there is still no known cause of SIDS, research findings have identified factors that may reduce the Risk of SIDS.
1. Put your baby on back to sleep from birth
2. Sleep baby with head and face uncovered
3. Avoid exposing babies to cigarette smoke before birth and after
4. Sleep baby in safe cot and in a safe environment
5. Sleep baby in its own cot or bassinette in the same room as the parents for the first 6 to 12 months of life
Download PDF versions of SIDS and Kids Safe Sleeping education materials by clicking on the links below:
TAS Smoking in Cars Fact Sheet.pdf
Smoking in Vehciles Poster.pdf
If you would like to obtain copies of the above Safe Sleeping Information please contact SIDS and Kids Tasmania on (03) 6431 9488 or email tasmania@sidsandkids.org