Baby sleep

​​Safe sleep

The safest place for your baby to sleep is in a clear Moses basket or cot, lying on their back, in the same room as you. 

Following safer sleeping advice can help significantly reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, also known as cot death) with young babies. 

Although there are no definite known causes for it, experts agree there are some factors which may contribute to cot death. 

Find out about safe sleeping for your baby on the NHS website.

Lullaby Trust

Sleep patterns

Babies will wake frequently and need to be cuddled or have a milk feed to help them settle back to sleep. Each baby is different so some may sleep more or less than others. 

As your baby grows and develops their sleep pattern is also likely to change. It can be helpful to think of sleep being a skill babies learn in time such as walking or talking.

Find out about your baby's sleep patterns on the NHS website.

Help and support for new parents

Being the parent of a young baby can be overwhelming at times. 

If you are worried about your baby’s sleep or their development you can contact your midwife or health visitor. 

You can also contact the NHFT Children's Admin team by: 

• telephone: 0800 170 7055 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm) 
• email: [email protected]

You can also find lots of helpful advice and support for families on the Lullaby Trust website.

Last updated 16 December 2024