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...
Safe Sleeping
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...
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...
Pillow Use
Red Nose strongly advises against placing a pillow in the sleep environment of infants and toddlers ...
Portable or Folding Cots
All portable cots sold in Australian stores must meet the mandatory Australian Standard AS/NZS 2195 ...
Prams and Strollers
A safe pram or stroller is one that meets the Australian standard for prams and strollers. All new a...