Does Sleeping With Baby on a Sofa or Couch Increase the Risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy?
Yes – this can be dangerous and is not recommended.
Safe Environment
How to make your home and other environments safe for babies and young children.
Firm and Flat is Safest for Sleeping
Many parents believe that creating soft, cosy and nest-like environments for their babies to sleep i...
How much bedding does baby need?
Babies control their temperature through their heads and faces. Placing your baby on their back for ...
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...
How to Prevent Furniture Accidents in the Home
A large furniture item or a television set becoming unstable and toppling over poses a potential ris...
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 ...