Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research has shown that the safest place for young babies to sleep is in a cot or bassinet next to their parent's bed.
Babies who have their heads covered, whose breathing is blocked in some way, or who become too hot, may be more likely to die suddenly.
In societies where adults sleep on soft beds with soft pillows, blankets and quilts, babies sleeping in these beds may become covered, find it difficult to breathe and get hot.
Do not put your child to sleep on a couch, recliner, cushion or pillow.