What is Plagiocephaly (Flat Head)?
Flat ‘pressure’ spots, referred to as positional plagiocephaly (flat head), can develop if a bab...
Safe Practices
Safe practices parents and caregivers should adopt to create a safe sleeping environment. Includes advice on safe wrapping.
What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
SIDS is ‘the sudden and unexpected death of an infant under one year of age with an onset of a fat...
What is the safest way to sleep twins?
While sleeping a baby in their own safe cot is always the safest option, this is not always possible...
What Mattress Should I Use for the Bunk Bed?
Ensure you buy mattresses with dimensions that are recommended by the manufacturer.
When Can I Sleep My Child in a Bunk Bed?
Bunk beds are raised off the ground and can consist of one or two beds. They are designed for adults...
Where to Sleep a Child Who Has Moved From a Cot
When to move a child from a cot to a bed, what type of bed to use, and how to provide a safe environ...
Why Are Safe Sleeping Recommendations So Important?
It is often stated by parents and grandparents, ‘I slept on my tummy and I slept my babies on thei...
Will Baby Choke if they vomit while sleeping on their back?
Healthy babies placed to sleep on the back are less likely to choke on vomit than tummy or side slee...
Wrapping or Swaddling Babies
Wrapping (also referred to as swaddling) is a useful strategy that parents can use to help their bab...