Safe Sleeping - Parents
About SIDS and Kids Safe Sleeping Campaign
SIDS and Kids Safe Sleeping is an evidence based campaign that was developed by researchers from across Australia and internationally.
There are four main messages in the campaign to reduce the risk of SIDS and fatal sleep accidents:
- Sleep baby on the back from birth and not on the tummy or the side
- Sleep baby with head and face uncovered
- Avoid exposing infants to cigarette smoke before birth and after
- Sleep baby in its own safe sleeping environment next to the parents bed for the first six to twelve months of life
Why follow the SIDS and Kids Safe Sleeping Campaign?
Since the SIDS and Kids Safe Sleeping Campaign began in the early 1990's it has saved the lives of over 5,000 Australian babies and reduced the rate of SIDS by 85%.
Resources
Resources for the Safe Sleeping campaign are available free of charge to parents and caregivers.
They include:
Safe Sleeping Easy Read Brochure (March 2012)
Call Consumer Affairs on 1300 36 48 94
Ask questions about toys and nursery equipment
- Get up-to-date product safety information
- Report concerns about unsafe products.
Consumer Affairs Victoria provides this service in association with the Tasmanian Department of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading.
All brochures can be ordered by contacting SIDS and Kids on 1300 308 307.
Information Statements on various topics also available click here
If you have any other questions that are not covered by the Frequently Asked Questions Sheet please contact SIDS and Kids Victoria on 1300 308 307.
