How much bedding does baby need?
Babies control their temperature through their heads and faces. Placing your baby on their back for ...
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 to dress baby for sleep
Research shows a clear link between overheating and an increased risk of sudden unexpected death in ...
How to keep your baby safe if you’re camping
You might think it’s impossible to go on your summer camping adventures with your little one in to...
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...
Is Immunisation Linked to 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?
The safest place for your baby to sleep is in their own safe sleeping place, for all sleeps, night a...
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 or Swaddle My Baby?
Wrapping can be a useful method to assist baby to settle and stay asleep as it reduces crying time a...