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by | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

No! All babies under 12 months should be put to sleep on their backs.

There’s been a lot of talk recently about putting babies to sleep on their fronts, after a well known baby sleep ‘expert’ told parents on social media and daytime TV that it’s ok for to put babies to sleep on their fronts. Not safe advice!
The Lullaby Trust launched their ‘Back to Sleep’ campaign nearly 35 years ago, after research from around the world showed that placing babies on their back to sleep, significantly reduced the risk of SIDS.
The world might have changed in the last 35 years, with all sorts of tech and gadgets to monitor sleep. Baby cameras, movement/breathing monitors etc – they have their place and can give you peace of mind but using them isn’t a substitute for following safe sleep advice.
Tech or no tech, the safest sleeping position for a baby is on their back. Always put your baby to sleep on their back.
If they roll over once asleep, and they can confidently roll both ways, you can leave them on their front. If they can’t roll both ways, roll them back onto their back.
If you’re ever in doubt about how or where your baby should be sleeping, the Lullaby Trust sets out the safer sleep guidelines in a really clear way.
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Superb talk from Emma to help us understand how the whole family can sleep better. 

So important for general well-being, these tips and tricks will be put to good use immediately.

Knight Frank, Equity Partner

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The Family Network had the pleasure of inviting Emma a professional child sleep coach to our London HQ earlier this week.

Emma delivered a thoroughly interesting 45-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session. Her presentation delved into the factors impacting children’s sleep patterns. We learned how to address sleep issues and implement effective sleep routines for not only our children, but the entire family.

Post-event feedback from attendees was extremely positive. Many attendees reported that they are intending to implement several of Emma’s recommendations. On this basis I am confident it was a helpful and well-received session.

CBRE, Family Network

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Emma gave an insightful and practical talk to the sleep deprived parents of British Land.

As well as being clear on the foundations on how to set children up for a good night’s sleep, Emma also provided us with some really useful strategies and tips on how to deal with night and early morning wakings. Even just understanding what is normal for children of preschool / primary age and why they may struggle to get to (and stay) asleep was hugely helpful.

I expect many of us made some instant improvements to our bedtime routine as a result!

British Land, Parents & Carers Committee

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Little Happy Sleepers delivered a fantastic session on ‘Improving Sleep for the Whole Family’ as part of Addleshaw Goddard’s ‘Family Health Month’.

Emma shared some amazing tips and techniques to help children sleep better and for the whole family to feel more rested.

Emma’s delivery was clear, extremely helpful, and covered a range of useful methods to help sleep for all ages from toddlers through to teenagers. Judging by the number of follow up questions this is clearly an area of interest.

Thank you, Emma, for an excellent and informative session.

Addleshaw Goddard, Legal Director

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Huge thanks to Emma for her insightful talk on juggling work, life and parenthood. Heling parents and future parents explore techniques to enhance the day to day and the all important how to get little ones to sleep was invaluable. A really enjoyable talk and look forward to seeing Emma again.

A great and insightful talk from Emma on the work life juggle of parenthood along with how to help your little ones sleep. Helping both parents and future parents explore techniques to enhance the day to day. A really enjoyable talk and look forward to seeing Emma again.

Allsop, Head of Marketing

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