Make Every Sleep a Safe Sleep

Evidence-based safe sleep guidance for whānau across Aotearoa

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About SUDI

Sudden Unexpected
Death in Infancy

Each year in Aotearoa, around 50 pēpi die from SUDI — most of these deaths are preventable.

Our goal is to make safe sleep knowledge easy to use at home, so every pēpi has the best start in life.

Keeping Pēpi Safe During Every Sleep

Foundations for Safe Sleep

Good safe sleep practices begin during pregnancy. Here are some ways whānau can keep pēpi safe every sleep.

  1. Flat & Firm

    Pēpi needs their own flat, firm bed like a wahakura, Baby-pod, bassinet or cot.

  2. Face Up, Face Clear

    Always place pēpi on their back, with no pillows, toys or loose blankets.

  3. Free

    Pēpi is safest in an environment that supports breastfeeding, and is smoke, vape, alcohol, drug and harm free.

  4. Fathers & Family

    All the whānau help keep pēpi safe during sleep.

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Whānau hands cradling a pēpi resting on their back in a wahakura

For Whānau & Kaimahi

Resources & Tools

Digital resources, apps, and recorded webinars for whānau and kaimahi

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Downloadable Resources

Safe sleep posters, guides and resources for whānau and kaimahi across Aotearoa.

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Try on Mobile

Apps & Digital Tools

Mobile apps available on the App Store and Google Play to support safe sleep at home.

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Watch

Webinar Series

Watch recorded sessions from our national webinar series on SUDI prevention and safe sleep.

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Publications

Research reports and information guides from the SUDI Prevention Coordination Service.

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