Lift the baby

News – 24 July 2019

Being a new dad is an amazing experience. But it's also exhausting. It's something no-one can prepare you for. And at the end of a long day, there's nothing more satisfying than to collapse on the sofa.
Father holding his baby daughter in a crowded park

And that's where we need to stop you! More than 130 babies die in the UK every year as a result of unsafe sleeping.

For tips and advice please visit liftthebaby.org.uk

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