How Do I Ensure That Babysitters and Childcare Workers Sleep My Baby Safely?
If babies are ever placed on their tummy to sleep they are at a significantly higher risk of SIDS.
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.
How Much Bedding Does Baby Need?
Babies control their temperature through the face. Sleeping baby on the back and ensuring that the f...
How to Make Up Baby’s Cot
The safest place for a baby to sleep is in a safe cot in the parents’ room for the first 6-12 mont...
Immunisation
Red Nose recommends immunisation for babies. There are many health benefits including a lower risk o...
Is Immunisation Linked With Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy?
No. The peak age of SIDS is the same age that babies are most often immunised (two to four months of...
Is it OK for Babies to Wear a Necklace or Beads?
Red Nose does not recommend placing anything around the neck of a sleeping baby as this could tighte...
Is it Safe to Sleep Baby on a Baby Bean Bag?
No. The safest place to sleep baby from birth is in a safe cot, which complies with the AS/NZS mand...
Is it Safe to Sleep With My Baby?
Sharing a sleep surface with a baby can increase the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUD...
Is it Safe to Use a Second Hand Mattress?
Red Nose recommends babies sleep on the back and on a firm, clean, well-fitting mattress that is in ...
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 ...
Is it Safe to Wrap/Swaddle My Baby?
Wrapping can be a useful method to assist baby to settle and stay asleep as it reduces crying time a...
My Baby Has Reflux
Definitions Gastro-Oesphageal Reflux (GOR) is the effortless regurgitation or spitting up of gastri...