Doctors are warning parents that letting babies sleep on their stomachs ...
or use pillows can increase the risk of suffocation and sleep-related death.

They stress the safest sleep environment is a separate crib with a firm
mattress, no pillows or soft objects, and babies placed on their backs.

Doctors cited survey findings showing that while most parents understand safe
sleep recommendations, nearly 30 percent struggle to follow them
consistently.

They also cited Health Ministry's data from 2022 to 2023, which showed that
around half of sleep-related deaths involving children under six were
considered 'highly preventable'.

Experts say many parents still place pillows in cribs or choose
stomach-sleeping positions because they believe babies sleep better that way
or are concerned about head shape.

Child safety advocates are urging the government to strengthen public
awareness ... and expand support programs for families with newborns.

(IG)