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22/7/25

Sumnima

How can we create a safe sleep environment for babies?”

20/7/25

Anonymous

When is it safe to introduce a pillow to a toddler for sleeping.

18/7/25

Sonja

My nearly 10 week old lives to stretch and arch her back. She is finally sleeping 3 - 4 hour stretches at night now that we've found a swaddle up works for her. I woke up to find that she had moved to the top of the side sleeper and instead of being vertical she was horizontal. What do I do as she still has a stake reflex that walked her up if her arms are out.

10/7/25

Shell

Is it safe to use a feeding pillow on the floor for tummy time for my four month old? Thank you

10/7/25

Anonymous

We don't have reliable heating in our home so we don't use it overnight, recently the temperature has been getting quite low and I think bubs is getting cold but I'm not sure how many layers is too many! The room temp has been as low as 15 degrees. Any tips on safe dressing overnight?

9/7/25

Nancy

What day is pick up for Fivedock 2046

9/7/25

Taylor

I have a 3 & 4 year old that both use pillows at home but have been told recently that following guidelines from red nose they can no longer have them during daycare. Is there any clarification on this.

2/7/25

Alarna

My baby is 7 months old, 6 months corrected and just wondering when it is safe for him to sleep with a comforter? I read on the red nose website that it is safe from 7 months but wasn’t sure if this would be 7 months corrected or gestational. Thank you

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?

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How can we create a safe sleep environment for babies?”

When is it safe to introduce a pillow to a toddler for sleeping.

Is it safe to use a feeding pillow on the floor for tummy time for my four month old? Thank you

We don't have reliable heating in our home so we don't use it overnight, recently the temperature has been getting quite low and I think bubs is getting cold but I'm not sure how many layers is too many! The room temp has been as low as 15 degrees. Any tips on safe dressing overnight?

What day is pick up for Fivedock 2046

I have a 3 & 4 year old that both use pillows at home but have been told recently that following guidelines from red nose they can no longer have them during daycare. Is there any clarification on this.

My baby is 7 months old, 6 months corrected and just wondering when it is safe for him to sleep with a comforter? I read on the red nose website that it is safe from 7 months but wasn’t sure if this would be 7 months corrected or gestational. Thank you

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?

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?

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?

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