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21/1/21

Gina

Hi, I’m about to go travelling with a port cot that has a mattress that Velcros to the side. Is it ok to use a mattress protector and sheet or padded sheet and cut holes for the Velcro to loop through and secure the bedding to the mattress? Thanks, Gina

20/1/21

Aleksandra

Hi! My baby is 6 months old. She has been rolling from back to tummy from 4 months and has preferred to sleep on her tummy ever since! Lately she started to sleep with her head straight down into the mattress! With her arms up and hands supporting her forehead if that makes sense... Everytime I try to turn her head to the side but she goes back to that position. is this something I should be concerned and stop this habit? The problem is I do t sleep at all as I ho into her room and check her every 15 minutes whereas she gets great sleep when on tummy! If we try to move her on the back or turn her head most of the times she would wake up screaming so I really don’t know what to do!

20/1/21

Nic

I want to know info on co sleepers ? Are these safe? Do these follow safety standards . If so which ones are best to use ?

20/1/21

Kai

We were given a bassinet which needed a new customised mattress which we got cut at Clark Rubber but they don’t do mattress covers. Do I need to find a mattress cover before I put on a mattress protector or is this the same thing?

19/1/21

Erin

Hi My baby is only 2 weeks old and he is very good at getting out of his wrap. Today I found him out of his wrap and sleeping on his side. Is there anything I should do ?

15/1/21

Niki

What is Red Nose's advice on cot canopies to keep cats out of the cot (e.g. the Babyhood Cot Canopy)? Are they considered safe? I'm assuming once bub is mobile enough to pull on the canopy, we will need to remove it? Thank you

15/1/21

Sophie

I am the room leader in the baby room and I have had a few parents have their child/ baby that's less then a year old sleeping on their side or tummy. What is the appropriate age or months that children are able to sleep on their tummy or side. We follow the Red Nose guidelines as well having all babies sleep on their backs. But would like to know so that I am able to understand and share with parents the importance of their child's sleep.

13/1/21

Chelsea

Hello, I have a child in care who also goes to another daycare centre. I am a Family day care educator. The centre has advised my parent that they are no longer allowed to have the child sleep in his safe sleep sleeping bag on a day bed mattress. I also have a small (cot size) mattress for the child which he sleeps on for day sleeps on the floor. Can you please advise if i should not allow him to use a safe sleep sleeping bag? Thanking you, Chelsea

13/1/21

Vanessa

Why does Red Nose not recommend the use of sleep positioner if the safest position for a baby is to sleep on their back? Other than the risk of loose fabric covering the babies face or head or restricting movement of the head are there any other risks?

9/1/21

Charlotte

Are Tutti Bambini Cozee Basinets safe or do you need a bassinet with all mesh sides? I’ve been told by the company that distributes them, they are made with breathable fabric.

9/1/21

Ashlee

We live in a very small unit, my 12 weeks old sleeps in his cot during the night however it is too hot in the room during the day to sleep him there. I have been sleeping him in a portacot during the da in the lounge room.. He sleeps about 4 hours over 3 naps in it, is this safe? M

9/1/21

Kirstie

Is it safe to use a portacot/travel cot that meets Australian Safety Standards instead of a normal wooden cot for an extended amount of time e.g. 6 months?

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Hi, I’m about to go travelling with a port cot that has a mattress that Velcros to the side. Is it ok to use a mattress protector and sheet or padded sheet and cut holes for the Velcro to loop through and secure the bedding to the mattress? Thanks, Gina

I want to know info on co sleepers ? Are these safe? Do these follow safety standards . If so which ones are best to use ?

We were given a bassinet which needed a new customised mattress which we got cut at Clark Rubber but they don’t do mattress covers. Do I need to find a mattress cover before I put on a mattress protector or is this the same thing?

Hi My baby is only 2 weeks old and he is very good at getting out of his wrap. Today I found him out of his wrap and sleeping on his side. Is there anything I should do ?

What is Red Nose's advice on cot canopies to keep cats out of the cot (e.g. the Babyhood Cot Canopy)? Are they considered safe? I'm assuming once bub is mobile enough to pull on the canopy, we will need to remove it? Thank you

Why does Red Nose not recommend the use of sleep positioner if the safest position for a baby is to sleep on their back? Other than the risk of loose fabric covering the babies face or head or restricting movement of the head are there any other risks?

Are Tutti Bambini Cozee Basinets safe or do you need a bassinet with all mesh sides? I’ve been told by the company that distributes them, they are made with breathable fabric.

We live in a very small unit, my 12 weeks old sleeps in his cot during the night however it is too hot in the room during the day to sleep him there. I have been sleeping him in a portacot during the da in the lounge room.. He sleeps about 4 hours over 3 naps in it, is this safe? M

Is it safe to use a portacot/travel cot that meets Australian Safety Standards instead of a normal wooden cot for an extended amount of time e.g. 6 months?

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