Safer sleeping advice for parents during the festive period
Ahead of the Christmas holidays, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents and carers of young babies of the importance of following safer sleep advice to reduce the risk of sudden infant death. At this time of year, with festivities and celebrations, normal routines and sleeping arrangements for young babies may be changed. However, the safest place for your baby to sleep is in their own cot or moses basket, in the same room as you. Emily Roberts, Designated Nurse for Safeguarding Children at the PHA, said: “It is really important to keep your baby’s sleep environment safe