Infants wake up more today than they did 40 years ago

When baby is 3 months old, parents are waking up an average of one hour more per night compared to parents 40 years ago. 34 of those minutes are from babies sleeping on their backs instead of their bellies to prevent SIDS, and 26 are from breastfeeding instead of formula. People talk a lot about cultural factors that make modern parenting harder but not so much about how babies literally sleep worse!

The exact cause of SIDS is unknown!

To prevent SIDS babies "ARE" supposed to sleep on their backs!!

Most deaths happen during the first 6 months of a baby's life. Infants born prematurely or with a low birthweight are at greater risk.

place your baby in the "feet to foot" position – with their feet touching the end of the cot, Moses basket, or pram

keep your baby's head uncovered – their blanket should be tucked in no higher than their shoulders

let your baby sleep in the same room as you for the first 6 months

make sure there are no pillows or duvets near your baby if you share a bed with them

keep other children and pets out of the bed if you share a bed with your baby

use a mattress that's firm, flat, waterproof and in good condition

What about the increase in noise in the world we live in??