Quite a number of our students have recently welcomed a new baby brother or sister into the world and with this in mind, St Julie’s are giving their full support to the new ‘Safer Sleeping for Baby’ campaign that has been launched across Merseyside.

 The campaign has been launched to highlight the importance of providing a safe environment for babies when they sleep, to reduce the risk of sudden death. It is based on research and messages from a successful campaign in Lancashire 'Give Me Room to Breathe'.

 ‘Safer Sleep for Baby’ is based around six simple steps, that will help parents and carers keep their baby safe. These steps are:

1. Keep baby away from smoke, before and after birth.

2.  Put baby in a cot, crib or Moses basket to sleep - never fall asleep with them on a sofa or chair.

3. Never fall asleep with baby after drinking or taking drugs/medication.

4. Put baby to sleep on their back with their feet to the foot of the cot.

5. Keep baby’s head and face uncovered and make sure they don’t get too hot.

6. Breastfeed your baby - support is available if you need it.

Further resources and information are also available on the LSCB web site: Liverpool SCB Web Site