Safe Sleep Policy
11.9 Safe Sleep Policy
I provide suitable and safe sleeping facilities away from the general play area for all babies and children less than 2 years of age.
An adequate supply of clean bed linen is provided to ensure that each child has their own linen. A cot, mattress and bedding are provided which comply with fire safety requirements.
The sleep area is sufficient to facilitate the individual sleep requirements of each child.
I liaise with parents/guardians in relation to children’s sleep patterns/needs to ensure that each child’s individual need for sleep or rest is facilitated.
My sleep policy and procedure is informed by the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, and the Irish Sudden Infant Death Association’s (ISIDA) leaflet with advice on sleeping positions, ‘Caring for your child’.