Unsafe sleep practices linked to more than a third of infant deaths: N.B. coroner

# Unsafe Sleep Practices Linked to Over a Third of Infant Deaths in New Brunswick

The New Brunswick coroner's office has identified unsafe sleep practices as a factor in more than one-third of infant deaths in the province. Between January 1, 2020 and September 11, 2025, the coroner's office responded to 20 child deaths involving unsafe sleeping practices during this approximately five-year period.

The coroner's findings highlight the continued risk posed by improper sleep environments for infants. Unsafe sleep practices, which can include factors such as bed-sharing, soft objects in cribs, and improper positioning, remain a significant public health concern affecting young children in the region.