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21/9/16

Red Nose

What can I do to sleep my baby safely?

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24/2/20

Melanie

Hello, I notice many of your resources suggest only using a safe sleeping bag with fitted arm and neck holes. I have noticed many 'angel style' sleep sacks on the market such as the 'love to dream' and various cheaper varieties at chain stores. Are these considered safe by red nose? Or is a muslin/cotton swaddle considered preferable? Thank you.

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19/2/20

Vicky

My bub has just turned 4 months old and is rolling onto her tummy during the night. We've just moved her into her cot as per the recommendations but as she's not yet 6 months should we be letting her sleep on her tummy or turning her back? Sometimes she's happy to sleep on her tummy and other times she screams so we move her back on her back...but she just rolls over again. Help please!

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12/2/20

Sally

My 3 month old has a virus and is congested and has had trouble breathing at night when asleep. The nurse at the hospital suggested we raise her mattress to help drain the mucous. Is it safe to do this? Could she suffocate from her mucous as she can only nose breathe.

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12/2/20

Elizabeth

I'm looking at buying a chair to breastfeed in for my next bub. I'm just wondering if Red Nose have any recommendations around safe chairs to use? I'm scared that if it's too comfy and plush I'm at risk of falling asleep whilst feeding my little one during the night but also don't want to be super uncomfortable! Thanks!

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12/2/20

Roxy

I’m interested to hear the reason for endorsing the new Bonds Wondercool range as it contains elastane which I understand causes sweating and overheating which in turn causes babies to get cold as the air surrounding them causes the sweat to cool?? Feeling a bit confused here as I’ve always understood that it’s best to dress them in 100% cotton or bamboo??

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9/2/20

Zoe Mitchell

Hi, my son has just turned 4 months old. He can roll one way, and keeps trying to settle on tummy at night time. He is too big for bassinet now, I want to put him into his cot but some articles say he should stay in our room until at least 6 months old? The bassinet is now not really safe for him?

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8/2/20

Stacey

Hi, My baby is 13 weeks old. I am placing him on his back to go to sleep but he rolls to the side when fallen asleep. Do I need to roll him back on his back? (He wakes when I do, but I’m worried he will roll completely over if left) Also he wears a sleeping bag (one arm out currently with transistioning) I wanting to use a sheet to keep him secure as he rolls around between cycles and wakes. Is there a certain type of sheet I should use or avoid? Also can I use a waterproof mattress protector. Thank you in advance Stacey

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7/2/20

Anon

What is the safety recommendation for clipping/attaching a dummy onto babies sleep wear?

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5/2/20

Angie

What age is it ok to give a pillow to a toddler ?

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5/2/20

Lucy

At what age is it safe to use breathable mesh cot liners? My 10 month old is a very active crawler, so able to get himself in and out of most positions.

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3/2/20

Mel

We are about to take our 18mo camping and I’m wondering what the safest bedding option is now that he’s out-grown the portacot? Thanks smile

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2/2/20

Eva

What recommendations are there in regards to using a fan/air conditioner/air circulator in the baby’s room to deal with the summer heat?

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