Infant safe sleeping in Starship

SUDI stands for sudden, unexpected death in infancy.

To reduce the risk of SUDI infants under two years of age must:

• sleep face up

• sleep with face clear

• be smokefree

For more information on SUDI see the following resources:

• The kidshealth website

• Change for our children have produced a leaflet on safesleep essentials and also has information on pēpi-pods®

• Hapai Te Hauora national SUDI prevention coordination service website.

• Tapuaki website which provides information on pregnancy and parenting, including safe sleep practices, as part of a Well Pacific mother and infant service.

Infant safe sleeping in Starship

• Ensure your child is always in its own safe sleeping space

• Infants should be on their back to sleep

• Children under two years of age must be in a cot

• Always keep cot sides up

• Keep the cot clear of toys

• Do not use pillows for children under the age of one year

• Do not sleep in the same bed as your child

• Do not leave your child in a stroller or car seat to sleep