Immunisation and your baby
Red Nose recommends immunisation for babies. There are many health benefits including a lower risk o...
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.
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/Swaddle My Baby?
Wrapping can be a useful method to assist baby to settle and stay asleep as it reduces crying time a...
Keeping Bub Safe
Reducing the risk of SIDS and sleep accidents in Aboriginal communities.
My Baby Has Reflux
Definitions Gastro-Oesphageal Reflux (GOR) is the effortless regurgitation or spitting up of gastri...
No Evidence to Link “Toxic Gas” From Mattresses and SUDI
Rigorously conducted, scientific research has concluded that there is no evidence to support a link ...
Pillow Use
Red Nose does not recommend placing a pillow in baby’s sleep environment.