SUDI Prevention
Coordination Service

Keeping pēpi safe during sleep across Aotearoa

About SUDI

Sudden Unexpected
Death in Infancy

Each year in Aotearoa, around 50 pēpi die from SUDI — most of these deaths are preventable.

Our goal is to make safe sleep knowledge easy to use at home, so every pēpi has the best start in life.

Keeping Pēpi Safe During Every Sleep

Good safe sleep practices begin during pregnancy. Here are some ways whānau can keep pēpi safe every sleep.

Face Up, Face Clear

Always place pēpi on their back, with no pillows, toys or loose blankets.
Flat & Firm

Pēpi needs their own flat, firm bed like a wahakura, Baby-pod, bassinet or cot.
Free

Pēpi is safest in an environment that supports breastfeeding, and is smoke, vape, alcohol, drug and harm free.
Fathers & Family

All the whānau help keep pēpi safe during sleep.

For Whānau & Kaimahi

Digital resources, apps, and recorded webinars for whānau and kaimahi

Download & Print

Safe sleep posters, guides and resources for whānau and kaimahi across Aotearoa.

Try on Mobile

Mobile apps available on the App Store and Google Play to support safe sleep at home.

Watch

Watch recorded sessions from our national webinar series on SUDI prevention and safe sleep.

Read

Research reports and information guides from the SUDI Prevention Coordination Service.