Learning from Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - Basic Safer Sleep Training

Aim

The sudden and unexpected death of an infant is one of the most devastating tragedies that could happen to any family. This training looks at the risk factors for Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy and the local picture and aims to provide basic advice on reducing the risk of SUDI.

Learning outcome          

• The definitions of SUDI, SIDS and SUDC and how they differ
• Explain what ‘safer sleep’ is and help you identify risk factors
• Advice to give to parents on how to avoid SIDS
• How to regulate babies’ temperature
• The dangers of co-sleeping and bed-sharing

Target Audience

All professionals and practitioners who may come into contact with families and might have an opportunity to give safer sleep information, however brief their contact is, and irrespective of their role e.g. fire fighters, paramedics, police officers, housing officers, and health and education staff