Baby Sleep Info Source - Basis

16/09/2026

16 L-CERPS have now been awarded for this learning activity. If you need L-CERPS you'll know what this means :)

Registration is now open for LactaLearning's new book group on How Babies Sleep. 4 meetings beginning in October, recorded in case you miss a session. Link in comments for more details.

10/09/2026

We are pleased to share our newest Basis webinar offer :)

Alongside Normal Infant Sleep, SIDS & Sleep Safety, and Sleep Baby & You online short courses for health professionals and other practitioners, we are now pleased to offer webinar training on Sleep in Early Years settings with tailored options for Nursery staff and for Childminders.

We offer packages for individuals and groups. Email us at [email protected] for information on costs and content, or see link in comments below. As always, please share😁

01/09/2026

Registration is now open for LactaLearning's new book group on How Babies Sleep. 4 meetings beginning in October, recorded in case you miss a session. Link in comments for more details.

08/06/2026

We have another new research paper! See details below.

It's turning out to be a busy month around here. Another new paper is published :) This one has been in the queue for almost a year, so good to finally have it out there: the evaluation of our multiagency SUDI prevention programme in Northumberland call Eyes on the Baby.

This programme helps organisations such as local authorities to train staff to understand SUDI prevention needs of priority families and offer support to any families they encounter. Targeted SUDI prevention by non-health practitioners delivered to those who need it most by people who are able to keep their Eyes on the Baby.

Open access - free download. Link in comments
Please share!

04/06/2026

Two new research papers from the DISC team are published today from our project on slings and baby carriers.

The first is a systematic review of the existing evidence around benefits and risks of using slings and baby carriers. Benefits of keeping baby close and responsive care far outweigh the risks, but the rare risks are serious and awareness is needed. https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/10/1/e004693

The second is a survey of 1470 UK parents that find most purchase and start using slings and carriers in early infancy, but do not receive any safety guidance at point of purchase. 25% were not aware safety guidance existed, awareness was poor about where to get help with choosing or using slings/carriers.
https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/10/1/e004696

Findings suggest a need for a national guidance to raise awareness of safe use, particularly with babies in first few months. Both papers are open access and we are grateful to Lullaby Trust and Teddy's Wish for funding this research

02/06/2026

New research papers coming soon!

22/05/2026

Check out Greg’s new Baby Fact Check podcast on baby sleep featuring Helen Ball

30/04/2026

Sharing this survey at the request of LLLGB.

La Leche League GB is currently running a short survey to better understand people’s experiences of breastfeeding support and what matters most when seeking help or information.

We would really value your support in helping the survey reach a wide and diverse audience of parents and professionals. If you’re able to share it within your networks and filling it out yourself, we would be very grateful.

You can access the survey here:
https://forms.gle/aYtekeP3ufW9CPq87

It takes around 5–10 minutes to complete, and responses are anonymous.

We would like to understand your experience of breastfeeding support and what you value when looking for help or information, so we can improve the support we provide. Thank you for taking part. Time to complete: approximately 5–10 minutes Your responses are anonymous. We will share findings from ...

18/04/2026

If you are eligible for our study on whether and how parents use AI to obtain information about infant sleep, please consider taking part. Please share if you know eligible parents who may be interested. Link in 1st comment.

09/04/2026

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