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Dummies aren't a means of prevention as such, but they are associated with a reduced risk of cot death. These recent findings are slightly confusing for parents, but basically mean that if your baby uses a dummy, he should carry on doing so.

Experts don't yet know why dummies help in babies who are used to them, but the statistics prove they do. And dummy-users who suddenly stop are at increased risk of cot death.

So if your baby has a dummy, be sure to use it every night. It's thought that it may help by creating more air space if a baby's face gets under a blanket. But this doesn't wholly explain the difference between users and non-users, so there's no reason for you to introduce one as a means of prevention.

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