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29/10/20

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Hello, I was just wondering if it is safe to use the jolly jumper Sleep rite positioners. I don’t intend on using them to sleep all night but I am concerned as I left my baby unsupervised in rge same room while I did some housework fir no more than 10 minutes and when I returned she was on her side with her face pressed against the wall of the cot. I dont want her to suffocate.

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Posted a response on 30/10/20

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Red Nose does not recommend the use of any product that restricts a baby in any fixed position.
Red Nose does not recommend positional products such as anti-roll devices and items that fasten a baby into a sleeping position. Products that restrict the movement of a baby or a baby’s head should not be used. This is because there are no Australian Standards for these products and case studies have shown that these products can be unsafe.
https://rednose.org.au/article/is-it-safe-to-use-products-designed-to-keep-baby-in-a-particular-position

How old is your baby?
Safe sleeping guidelines are important for all sleeps.

Most babies will be rolling over by 4- 6 months. This is very normal as babies grow & become stronger.
Many babies then prefer to sleep on their side or tummy.
This is not something that needs to be stopped. It is important to make her new environment as safe as possible.

If she is in a bassinet, it is important to move her to a cot & it is time to stop swaddling (or swaddle suit) if relevant. She needs his arms free to roll safely.

Also ensure that the mattress is firm & flat & there is nothing soft or loose in the cot.
Always place baby on back to sleep.
Increasing tummy time when awake is also helpful.

Red Nose has the following information now that your baby is starting to roll.

Give baby extra tummy time to play when awake and supervised as this helps baby to develop stronger neck and upper body muscles which in turn enables them to roll back over.
Make sure that baby is on a firm and well-fitting mattress that is flat (not tilted or elevated).
Make sure that baby’s face and head remains uncovered (do not use lambswool, doonas, pillows, cot bumpers or soft toys)

As babies grow and develop they become very active and learn to roll around the cot.
At this time, continue to put them on the back at the start of sleep time, but let them find their own position of comfort.
By this stage it is not necessary to wake during the night to turn baby over to the back position

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