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New Study into Infant Deaths16 January 2004
After one of the biggest studies of its kind into cot deaths, the government is reviewing its advice to parents.

The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths has already changed its guidelines telling parents NOT to share their beds with infants under eight weeks.

Between 350 and 400 babies are victims of cot deaths each year in Britain.

Joyce Epstein, director of the Foundation for the Study of Infant Death joins Martha to discuss.

BBC News: Cot death sleeping advice changed


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