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30/6/25

Daniela

Hi there, We just bought a stokke v2 cot second hand that is in excellent condition. The person we bought it from says the mattress is new and was custom made from Clarke rubber. The dimensions seem great as there is no gap between cot and mattress. This is the foam they used: https://www.clarkrubber.com.au/products/25028p-medium-density-foam-23-130 and he said it was 75mm thick. Is this mattress safe? Unfortunately v2 of the cot has been discontinued so any new mattress we get will have to be custom made instead of bought directly from the brand. We're planning on using a bassinet and then moving baby into cot around 6 months. Thanks!

28/6/25

Sam

My baby was born prematurely at 28 weeks gestation. Is it safe to use a love to dream sleep bag that meets the minimum weight requirement (2.2kgs) with a preemie baby instead of swaddling?

27/6/25

Sarah

Hi there, I am looking at the Bundl Wool Wrap to use alongside my ergopouch cocoon swaddle for my baby. Is this considered to be a SIDS safe item?

23/6/25

Amy

My baby is 4 months old and needs to move from a bassinet to a cot but we are moving out in about 2 months. Is it safe for him to sleep in a portacot for about 4~5 months till we move and settle then purchase a proper cot/bed?

21/6/25

Karly

Hello I have just moved my almost 5 month old ( he will be 5 months in 3 days) from the bedside bassinet to his cot in his own room. This is his 3rd night in the cot. He had started to roll back to tummy and was at the edges of the bassinet so decided to transition to the cot. We put him to sleep on his back which he stayed like this or on his side the first two nights. Tonight I woke and noticed he was lying on his tummy with his head turned to the side. I could see he was breathing but couldn’t relax so I tried to move him to his back which he kept rolling back to his tummy before waking up. He has been on his back for the first 5 hours of sleep and between 12-2 had moved to his stomach when I checked him on the monitor. My concern (from googling) is the risk of breathing in / out his own air and the increased carbon dioxide and his neck being weak. He does tummy time well and since mastering his roll he does this non stop. He doesn’t seem to be able to go tummy to back as easily yet and has only done that a few times. He sleeps in a sack with arms out. His hands are covered in the bonds fold down mittens for the Melbourne cold. Should I leave his hands free? Just seeking some advice on him moving to his stomach on his own accord and if I should continue walking him when I see him like this. Thanks so much

18/6/25

Maddison

Is the Bonds Wondercool range recommended for yearlong use or only during the warmer months?

17/6/25

Jessie

Hi, My baby was 5 weeks prem. When following the guidelines of babies sleeping in the same room as you until they are 6 months, do I go by his corrected age of 6 months or 6 months from his day of birth?

17/6/25

Anonymous

Is there a particular pillow I should buy for my toddler. It will be his first pillow and I am unsure on what brand/type/make.

16/6/25

Natalie

Just trying to understand the updated soft toy/ comforter guidelines a bit better as these have been updated since I had my first. It details the comforter shouldn’t have a blanket or unstuffed limbs attached - does this mean comforters such as the riff raffs and kippins with the small fabric ‘blankie’ and animal head are no longer suitable as a comforter?

15/6/25

Anonymous

My baby has Reflux ( and is on reflux medication ) ,should I prop up his crib as they were doing in hospital ?

14/6/25

Lisa

We've just bought a caravan and are planning some trips. Our 4-month-old has moved to a cot at home as she rolls and needs more space. We can’t fit a cot or travel cot in the caravan. It has 3 firm bunks with mesh to prevent falls. Is it safe for her to sleep on the bottom bunk? I'm unsure about the wall on one side—what if she moves and her face presses against it? Thanks in advance.

12/6/25

Ivy

my baby can roll back to belly but not belly to back. for the last few nights he has rolled into his belly in his sleep and since he cannot roll onto his back we have been rolling him every 15 minutes and i’m exhausted. i always place him on his back. do we have to keep rolling him back until he learns belly to back or can we leave him on his belly if he rolls there from his back throughout the night?

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