This is the most dangerous part of the house for your baby to sleep

A study has pinpointed one of the most hazardous place in your home for your little one to sleep. And it may surprise you. Research in the American journal, Paediatrics, found that the sofa is a no-go zone for your newborn. Of over nine thousand sleep-related infant deaths - 13 per cent happened on the couch - and most in babies who were under three months old. Risk factors in those babies who died were because they were sleeping with another person on the couch or were placed face-down or on their side. The current advice is to place your child lying on their back in an accessory-free cot. To keep your baby safe and to reduce the chances of SIDS follow these safe sleep guidelines