NHS Southend CCG - Unnecessary items in a baby's cot increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Remember it's safer if there's: No pillows or duvet, No soft toys, No bumpers
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Dacorum Family Centre Service - 😴 Safer Sleep 😴 NHS states 'Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) sometimes known as 'cot death' is the sudden unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently
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