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The Black Country Child Death Overview Panel Strategic Partnership has funded Lullaby Trust training to allow ALL staff working and/or living in the Black Country access to safer sleep training for free.
This may be of interest to those who interact with children and families, but we want as many people as possible to access this training. If we are to prevent child deaths then consistent safer sleep messages MUST be delivered by all professionals working across health, education (including early years and nursery providers), social care, voluntary and community organisations, emergency services, housing officers and anyone who engages with families prior to or following the birth of a child.
- You will need to complete a registration: https://forms.office.com/e/ge85D3LHLE
- The link and password to access the training will be sent directly to you (up to 10 days following completion of the registration form)
- The link will take you to a platform that consists of three videos (Approx one hour 10 minutes in total)
- Once the training is complete, please complete the evaluation: https://forms.office.com/e/zFTXLAfr6T
- A certificate will be issued (up to 10 days following completion of the evaluation form.
Some of the reasons the Strategic Partnership want to provide this free training opportunity:
The best place for a baby to sleep is in their own clear, flat, separate sleep space (cot or moses basket) kept next to your bed.
There has been a slight amend to the message to clarify how co-sleeping can happen safely and it is important to reiterate that co-sleeping is very dangerous if…..
- you or anyone in the bed has recently drunk any alcohol.
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you or anyone in the bed smokes.
- you or anyone in the bed has taken any drugs or medication that make you feel sleepy.
- your baby was born prematurely (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) or weighed under 2.5kg (5½ lbs) when they were born.
A survey of 3,400 new parents by the Lullaby Trust identified that 9 in 10 co-sleeps with their baby. BUT only 4 in 10 parents were advised by a health professional on how to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) if co-sleeping with their baby.
Worryingly, some of the parents surveyed also admitted to co-sleeping in very dangerous circumstances. Over 40% said they had fallen asleep on a sofa or armchair with their baby, which can increase the risk of SIDS by up to 50 times.
Sadly, in the Black Country, when CDOP is reviewing cases, we are hearing of more cases where unsafe sleeping practices may have been identified. We think it is important parents and carers are informed about co-sleeping to help save babies’ lives and would like this training to reach as many professionals cross the Black Country to support our Black Country families.
Please take some time out of your hectic day to complete the registration process and access this training. You can be part of the conversation to encourage safer sleep practices and save lives.
The Lullaby Trust advises parents on how to co-sleep more safely:
- Keep pillows and adult bedding away from your baby or any other items that could cover their head or cause them to overheat. A high proportion of babies who die because of SIDS are found with their head covered by loose bedding.
- Follow all The Lullaby Trust’s other safer sleep advice to reduce the risk of SIDS such as sleeping baby on their back.
- To reduce the risk of accidents, do not bring other children or pets into bed with you.
- Make sure or check that your baby cannot be trapped, wedged, or fall out of bed or get trapped between the mattress and the wall.
- Never leave your baby unattended in an adult bed
If you have any questions, please contact the Black Country Child Death Overview Panel: bcicb.blackcountrycdop@nhs.net
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