Parents may put newborns at risk with sleeping position

Parents may be putting newborn babies at risk, a charity has warned, after a survey found many were happy to let their baby sleep on their stomach or side.

The Lullaby Trust said around half of parents are unsure of basic steps they can take to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (Sids).

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— The Lullaby Trust (@LullabyTrust) March 14, 2017