Meanings of safe sleeping in English

The pack was about educating whanau on safe sleeping practices, Ms Tumahai said.

Recommendations about safe sleeping were first made in the mid-1990s.

Mr Maclean says in many cases, the babies would still be alive if people had followed established safe sleeping practices.

She realised a good way to teach children about safe sleeping for babies would be through doll play at pre-school.

A man who wants to become a woman is sent to a men's prison and guidelines wanted on safe sleeping with babies.

A child health expert is urging Maori communities to consider what more they can do to provide safe sleeping situations for young babies.

It would include a nappy bag, safe sleeping bag, muslin wrap and four picture books, among other items and advice for new parents.

Thach and colleagues warn that self-regulation and following safe sleeping practices won't stop children from suffocating if their faces get covered by crib bumpers.

National manager Kathrine Clarke said as well as supporting wahine to quit smoking, promoting safe sleeping practices were vital in bringing the high rates down.

"If you will only show me a safe sleeping place, I shall not be obliged to return to the forest before daybreak."