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21/9/16

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What can I do to sleep my baby safely?

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19/6/24

Nikolina

Are you able to provide guidance on whether particular brands of beds are safe for a 2 year old? For example, IKEAS Sandvik (Ext bed frame with slatted bed base, 91×190 cm] or IKEAs SNIGLAR [Bed frame with slatted bed base, 70×160 cm]? I have read the booklet on safe sleep but am looking for some more more guidance before purchasing.

19/6/24

Dina

Red Nose says... "REMEMBER: it is important to transfer baby from a bassinet to a cot as soon as they show signs that they might start rolling soon." I cant find an explanation as to why, can you please advise the reasoning behind this statement. Thank you

18/6/24

Christine

I was recently given a 4.5tog Marino wool sleeping bag for my 4 month old baby. Is this too hot for my baby and is there a maximum tog rating to use with a baby? My house usually gets down to 15-18C overnight.

14/6/24

Eilish

My baby is nearly 10 weeks old. We currently swaddle her for sleep in her bassinet and follow safe sleep guidelines. Recently (in the past week) she has been managing to get her arms out of the swaddle, no matter how tight I swaddle her (not to the point that it’s so tight it affects her breathing). I only notice her arms out when I wake up, they are in the swaddle when she goes to sleep. Is it time to consider a sleep suit so her arms can be out for sleep? Thanks!

14/6/24

Anonymous

Hi, where can I buy a Pepi-Pod from in Australia? Baby hates sleeping in a bassinet and I don't want to use a baby lounger for sleep as they're not safe for that purpose.

13/6/24

Kay

Hi, how do I know what mattresses are considered safe for toddlers 2 years old and above? Is there a firmness or safety standard they must meet? Does it still need to be firm or is an adult mattress low to the ground ok? And if firmness is still something to consider, how firm? For example furniture stores labelling mattresses as 'firm', 'medium firm', 'medium' etc. We have a spare adult mattress however I believe this doesn't pass the CD stacker test that you can use to test cot mattresses, however does it even need to pass that test for 2 years and up? Thank you.

13/6/24

Olivia

Are there any recommendations for the fabric used for cot sheets? Is it best to stick with cotton or are jersey or flannelette sheets ok as long as the other safe sleep recommendations are followed? Thank you

4/6/24

Meagan

My baby is almost 8 months old and I’ve been putting him to bed in a sleeping bag (2.5 tog) and also tucking him in firmly with a blanket as the nights get very cool. I make sure the blanket is firmly tucked under the mattress and only goes up to his chest. Is this ok? He seems to like the snug feeling and it makes him sleep on his back rather than rolling around in the cot.

3/6/24

Anonymous

Hi there, I understand that newborns need a firm mattress with tight fitted sheets/mattress protector. I’ve been told by multiple people to layer multiple sheets/mattress protectors to make bedding changes in the night easier. But I’d assume this would impact breathability. Just wondering if this is indeed safe to do or not. Thanks,

3/6/24

Gary

Our Daughter has a 9 month old baby and she is a great follower of your organization. With winter upon us Baby is bedded down in a sleeping bag, I thing this is the right term for it. He is having restless nights and I suggest a good quality pure wool underlay but our daughter was reluctant to go this way. Just wondering your thoughts. Thanks!

3/6/24

Tee

I am looking at purchasing a pram (Steelcraft Strider Mini) which says it’s suitable for newborns especially with a “comfort insert”, but I notice the baby would not be lying completely flat in the pram - their hips would be flexed slightly. Is there any guidance on how safe this is, and how long I could safely leave them in there if eg going to a cafe etc? As I’m not sure whether to purchase the bassinet attachment too. Thank you

2/6/24

Claire

Our house temperature drops to 3oC during winter when our newborn is due. Is there any kind of safe heater we could get for our room while baby is in there over night, even on low. I have concerns about their face and head at temperatures that low?

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