About this episode
The episode explores the effectiveness and scientific backing of various baby sleep products.
Sleep deprived parents everywhere are tempted to reach for anything that might help them get a little more sleep overnight – but can products promising to encourage babies to snooze for longer – really do that? And is there any science to back it up? That is exactly what tired Dad-of-three Dave wanted to know – and whether there were any future implications from using these gadgets, docks, blinds and sleep bags? New Dad Greg Foot speaks to Director of the Durham Infancy and Sleep Centre Professor Helen Ball, to find out. You can also read the official Safer Sleep guidance, by copy and pasting the links below into your browser: NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/baby/baby-basics/newborn-and-baby-sleeping-advice-for-parents/safe-sleep-advice-for-babies/ Lullaby Trust - https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/safer-sleep-information/safer-sleep-overview/ RESEARCHER: PHIL SANSOM PRODUCER: KATE HOLDSWORTH & GREG FOOT
People in this episode
Host: Greg Foot
Guest: Professor Helen Ball
Topics covered
- baby sleep
- parenting
- sleep products
- science of sleep
- infant safety
Keywords
- baby sleep
- sleep products
- parenting advice
- infant sleep safety
- sleep deprivation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Durham Infancy and Sleep Centre, NHS, Lullaby Trust
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