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29th January 2018
09:59am GMT

An average of 133 babies - almost three a week - have passed away in incidences where co-sleeping was a factor since 2013.
The Lullaby Trust recommends that babies sleep in their own cot or Moses basket for the first six months at least.
The Irish Health Service Executive also recommends that baby sleeps on his or her own for the first six months of their lives.
In Ireland, rates of infant deaths from SIDS have fallen dramatically over the past 30 years, from 134 per year in the 1980s to fewer than 30 in more recent times.
This is largely down to better information campaigns and a greater understanding of the condition.
You can read the HSE's guidelines for sleep and SIDS prevention here.
Key tips include getting rid of any loose objects including blankets, pillows and sleep positioners from cots and maintaining a relatively cool room temperature.