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21/9/16

Red Nose

What can I do to sleep my baby safely?

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10/3/20

Gina

I've purchased a second hand Mountain Buggy carrycot and I believe the previous owners had it in a space that they smoked in. Is it safe to wash and use or will there still be residue and risk of SIDS. Is it also ok to let a newborn sleep in this product? Thanks

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6/3/20

Sarah

I work in an EC setting and we have always been taught not to let the babies fall sleep with bottles in their cots as a safe practice. We continue this however I was wondering what is the reason behind not letting them fall asleep with bottles in their cots other than it being a choking hazard.

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6/3/20

Elise

Hi, Is it safe to use a mattress protector that is made from cotton with polyurethane backing? If my baby rolls on to their front will they be able to breathe through this? Thank you.

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5/3/20

Milly

Is it safe to bedshare with less than 3 month old using sleep bag with arms in? If arms aren’t in, baby startles and can’t sleep but is this unsafe?

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2/3/20

Amy

Is a pram bassinet as safe for night sleeping as a bedside bassinet? if not, how long would it be safe for a baby to sleep in a pram bassinet?

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1/3/20

Michelle Ward

I’ve been told that many cot mattresses give off toxic gasses and to buy purely organic mattresses instead. Do you have research about this?

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29/2/20

Anon

My 4 month old has started rolling and although we always put him to sleep on his back, tonight he turned himself to sleep on his tummy. The below article suggests that it’s okay to no disturb babies who turn themselves to sleep on their tummy over the age of 6 months, given this is the typical age for rolling. My question is, given my LO has started turning himself, should he turn on his tummy while sleeping, is it safe for me to leave him like that? https://rednose.org.au/article/what-do-we-do-now-that-a-baby-has-started-to-roll-over

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28/2/20

Melinda

What sleeping arrangements are recommended for a newborn with a cold and congested nose? Lots of people say pop a towel under the matress so their head is slightly raised but is it actually safe?

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28/2/20

Kate

My almost 9 month old is hitting his head on the side of the cot multiple times a night which wakes him and causes him to cry.. Is there an alternative to bumpers that may lesson the impact? I’ve seen vertical bumpers but wasn’t sure if these were safe or not. Thank you!

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26/2/20

Eva

Hi! My 13 month old has moved from cot to mattress on the floor. Is there any advice about the use of blankets as the weather gets cooler (eg tucking under the mattress as would be done in a cot)? Many thanks

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25/2/20

Emily

My baby won’t sleep more than one or two sleep cycles on her back but sleeps really well on her side. She is 2 months old. Is there a way to make it safe for her to sleep on her side?

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24/2/20

Elizabeth

Do you only recommend Bonds Wondercool for warmer weather or all year round (adjusting other layers to the temperature e.g. sleep bag)?

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