Why babies should always sleep on their backs
When you’re a new parent, it can seem like there’s an overwhelming amount of information and advice to remember in order to keep your new baby healthy, safe and happy.
But if there’s one piece of information you should always follow, it’s that for every single nap and sleep that you put your baby down for, they should always be placed on their back.
Why? Recent research from numerous worldwide studies has shown there is a connection between the sleeping positions of babies and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and the risk is greatly reduced if your baby sleeps on their back.
Why is it safer for baby to sleep on its back?
Nobody yet knows exactly why it's safer for your baby to sleep on their back rather than their stomach, although there are several well-res...