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Babies should be put to sleep on their backs.

Always place a baby on their back to sleep, for naps and at night. This is the advised safe way to lower the risk of sudden infant death.

The NHS and CDC both advise placing babies on their back to sleep.

Reliable sources (2)

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (opens in a new tab) NHS (UK) https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sudden-infant-death-syndrome-sids/
Providing Care for Babies to Sleep Safely (opens in a new tab) US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/sudden-infant-death/sleep-safely/index.html

Last verified: 25 October 2026

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