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21/9/16

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What can I do to sleep my baby safely?

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21/10/24

Anonymous

Hi- your information on safe sleeping environments says there is no evidence around keeping the baby’s bedroom within a certain temperature range. But the Lullaby Trust (endorsed by National Childbirth Trust) in the UK suggest maintaining a cool room between 16 and 20 degrees. Can you explain why the advice differs?

16/10/24

New mum

My 3 week old baby is in a cosleeper, regardless of what swaddle we use and tightness of the blanket (have also tried having blanket looser) he is able to move up the cosleeper and to the side where there is hard plastic in between the mesh (the side you can pull down as part of the co sleeper design) he then bangs his head against the plastic so much so that his head bleeds. We tried swapping the co sleeper around so the side you pull down was facing away from the bed and he was still able to find the plastic side and bang the other side of his head… not sure what to do, midwife said she has never heard of this happening.

14/10/24

Donna

I’m trying to find the safest bassinet and mattress. Thankyou

14/10/24

Cassi

I just had a staff member ask me if white noise is banned in childcare centres. this is not something I've heard of as being a risk to children. could you please clarify?

12/10/24

Anonymous

I’m currently pregnant and considering sleep arrangements for the baby once born. I understand newborn babies need a firm mattress with no toys etc in the area and that co sleeping is not recommended. I would like to be able to lie with my baby before it falls asleep and therefore in the first few months I was wondering if I could put them on a firm mattress on the floor in the room so that when feeding etc I can lie with them then return to my bed. Would this be safe?

8/10/24

Anonymous

I am working in the early childhood sector and have noticed a lot of differences in the ways childcare services interpret the regulations in relation to sleep. Some services require an educator to physically remain within a distance that allows them to see and hear children, while also carrying out sleep checks. Others may leave the area where children are sleeping to supervise other children outdoors or in other spaces, only watching/listening through a baby monitor, and returning to the room with sleeping children to carry out sleep checks. What is the recommendation in relation to using a baby monitor vs physically seeing and hearing sleeping children at all times?

5/10/24

Daniela

Hi! My understanding is that the recommended sleeping position from week 28 of pregnancy is side sleeping (either side is safe). However, every time I try to sleep on either side, I can feel baby moving/kicking more forcefully. As soon as I change to a semi sitting position (i.e. “semi fowler” position with pillows behind me supporting back and head plus a pillow under my knees), he seems to relax as if the side sleeping position could somehow be uncomfortable to him. Any advice on that, please? I’m 33 weeks pregnant and don’t know if I should be more persistent on the side sleeping or if the incline position is safe too. Thanks so much!

4/10/24

Roz

My son is 8 months and loves his taggies blanket is it okay for him to self sooth and sleep with it in his cot? J

30/9/24

Alicia

We were gifted the Baby Bed Pal (https://babybedpal.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqxRihHlP4uK2WfC_cCCmiXURx0EVBw9ZjWS3OpC-0vUgKMVyUp) for our newborn. Is this a safe product for newborns to sleep in as they claim? Or should we not use this product?

30/9/24

Kat

I have a 14 week old and a 20 month old. We have just purchased a brand new caravan with double bunks. I know bub is too little at the moment but when would it be safe for my 14 week old to move from bassinet to bunk? The bunk has a wall on 3 sides and bunk safety net on the open side.

29/9/24

Anonymous

Can mosquito/ insect net covers for prams be used in summer

27/9/24

Alyce

I have a newborn and I put her in a bassinet I want to try using a sleep sack/love to dream swaddle up, do I still need to place her at the bottom of the bassinet or is the middle ok even when there will be no other blankets or bedding?

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