New survey shows 40% of parents are not co-sleeping safely - The Lullaby Trust
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A survey of over 8,500 parents carried out by The Lullaby Trust has shown that 76% have co-slept with their baby at some point. However, over 40% of parents admitted to having done so in dangerous circumstances such as on a sofa, having drunk alcohol or as a smoker. All of these circumstances greatly increase […]
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Warning to parents who sleep with their babies as Lullaby Trust