Can Babies Be Placed on the Tummy to Play?
Yes. Tummy play is safe and very important for babies from birth, but only when they are awake, not ...
Birth to one year old
Information on safe sleeping, advice on how to wrap your baby safely, tips for supervised tummy time and how to reduce flat head or plagiocephaly. Guidance on the benefits of breastfeeding, dealing with reflux, and why you should keep your baby smoke free.
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 Baby Use a Pillow to Prevent Flat Head?
No, pillows are not recommended to prevent a flat head, in fact, pillows are not necessary for baby ...
Can My Baby Have a Soft Toy?
Soft toys should never be placed in the sleeping environment. Soft objects in the cot can be a suffo...
Can SUDI Be Prevented?
Research has found some important ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death and create a safe s...
Do Baby Monitors Reduce the Risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy?
There is no scientific evidence that electronic baby monitors are of any assistance in preventing SI...
Does Red Nose Recommend Mattress Wrapping?
NO. Wrapping a baby’s mattress with polythene has been suggested as means of preventing SIDS. The ...
Does Sleeping With Baby on a Sofa or Couch Increase the Risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy?
Yes. There is a very high risk of a sleeping accident if an adult falls asleep with an infant on a s...
Home Monitoring
Monitors are not indicated for normal healthy babies and toddlers.
How Do I Carry Baby Safely in a Sling?
Slings are carriers that allow an adult to carry an infant hands-free. Baby slings can be dangerous ...