Bushfire smoke and the risk of SIDS and stillbirth
The air quality across many parts of Australia continues to be very poor as a result of the catastro...
Health Professionals
Can Baby Be Slept on the Side?
Placing babies to sleep on the side doubles the risk of SUDI (SIDS and fatal sleeping accidents) and...
Can SUDI Be Prevented?
Research has found some important ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death and create a safe s...
Hospital to home
Hospital to Home is a program operating throughout Australia, providing outreach support within thre...
Is it Safe to Use Products Designed to Keep Baby in a Particular Position During Sleep?
No. Red Nose does not recommend positional products such as anti-roll devices and items that fasten ...
Mother-Infant Bed Sharing in Clinical Settings
Red Nose supports midwives and understands that there are some circumstances in which babies must be...
My Baby Has Reflux
Definitions Gastro-Oesphageal Reflux (GOR) is the effortless regurgitation or spitting up of gastri...
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Sleep positioning of a premature or unwell baby in hospital vs safe sleeping at home.
Claire’s son Jack was born prematurely in 2019 – after six long weeks in the NICU, he finally ca...
Sleep Baby on the Back From Birth, Not on the Tummy or Side
Sleeping baby on the back reduces the risk of SUDI. The chance of babies dying suddenly and unexpect...
Speaking to families about stillbirth prevention
As medical professionals, it is crucial to understand that while not all stillbirths can be prevente...
UPDATED Special Q&A: Coronavirus and your baby
Red Nose is aware of the heightened anxiety many expectant parents are feeling about the risk of Cor...
What Do We Do Now That Our Baby Has Started to Roll Over?
Babies should always be put to sleep on their back day and night, in a sleeping bag or with tightly ...