Who Are The Lullaby Trust? Why Are They Important?

Who are the Lullaby Trust?

The Lullaby Trust started in 1971 and was called The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID). Working with health care professionals and the department of health to reduce the number of sudden infant deaths. Raising awareness of sudden infant death syndrome and how to reduce the risks. The Lullaby Trust also funds research and provides support to bereaved families.

Anne Diamond teamed up with the charity in 1991 along with the department of health to launch a national multimedia campaign, Back to Sleep. 25 years following the Back to Sleep campaign the number of sudden infant deaths has decreased by 79%. The Lullaby Trust continues to work to lower the rate even further.

The Lullaby Trust website.

The website is bursting with useful information.

The safer sleep section has information and advice on co-sleeping, and baby summer safety. The best sleeping position for your baby, along with information on reducing the risk of SIDS for premature babies.

If you or a family member need bereavement support after the loss of a baby or young child confidential support and information is available for free.

You can call the bereavement support telephone number 0808 802 6868. Send an email to support@lullabytrust.org.uk. Alternatively, you can use the webchat service on the website.

The helpline is open Monday to Friday 10 am – 5 pm, weekends and public holidays 6 pm-10 pm. Calls are free from all landlines and most mobile phone networks.

Webchat is available on weekdays 10 am-12 pm.

If you want to know more about the Lullaby Trust. What they do, the services they provide or if you would like to donate, you can visit their about us page.

If you need any other support have a look at our help & support for families of premature babies.