Safer sleep
Keeping children safe when they sleep
Safe sleep guidelines for infants require placing babies on their back to sleep, in a clear and separate space, while maintaining a smoke-free and comfortable room temperature. Following recommendations from health authorities like the The Lullaby Trust and the NHS helps lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Guidance for parents
Find practical information from trusted sources to help you feel more confident about creating a safe sleep environment for your baby.
Safer sleep
The Lullaby Trust, originally established as the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID), is the UK's leading charity dedicated to preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and supporting bereaved families. The charity provides a wealth of trusted, evidence-based information to help parents, carers and professionals understand safer sleep and the simple steps they can take to reduce the risk of SIDS.
NHS Safer sleep guidelines
Find practical guidance for parents on safer sleep, including advice on co-sleeping and simple steps you can take to keep your baby safe while they sleep.
Early years provider guidance
Find practical guidance for parents on safer sleep, including advice on co-sleeping and simple steps you can take to keep your baby safe while they sleep.
How we support safer sleep at nursery
At New Beginnings Day Nurseries, every sleep matters. We are committed to providing a safe sleep environment where every child can rest comfortably whilst receiving the highest standards of care and supervision.
Our safer sleep practices are based on the latest evidence and reflect the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and guidance from The Lullaby Trust. Every member of our team receives safer sleep training and understands their responsibility to protect children whilst they sleep.
We recognise that every child is unique. We work closely with families to understand each child's individual sleep routines whilst ensuring these are implemented safely within current guidance. Staff complete regular sleep checks, maintain continuous supervision and accurately record observations throughout each child's sleep period.
We believe safer sleep is everyone's responsibility. By working together with parents and carers, following national guidance and continually developing our practice, we aim to ensure that every child has the safest possible environment to rest, sleep and thrive.
If you would like further information about our safer sleep procedures or current national guidance, please speak to a member of our management team or explore the trusted resources available on this page.