Judy Smyth
Hi, I a looking at purchasing a babyhood cozy crib for my baby grandchild when it comes to visit (not yet born) . I am wondering if it is SIDS approved ? Thanks for your advice , Judy
Red Nose Education
Red Nose does not endorse any specific brand name product & there are no “safe sleep” products that are “SIDS approved”
Red Nose recommends that a cot (or portacot) that meets mandatory Australian standards is the safest place for baby to sleep.
There are many examples of a sleep pod as the one you describe. many of them have soft padded sides which may create a risk to baby if they were to roll.
There is no specific product that “reduces the risk of SIDS”
Red Nose has the following information:
There is no scientific research evidence that has convinced Red Nose that any specific baby care product reduces the risk of SIDS or sleeping accidents.
However, research does tell us that the safest way to sleep baby is:
1) Sleep baby on the back from birth, not on the tummy or side
2) Sleep baby with head and face uncovered
3) Keep baby smoke free before birth and after
4) Provide a Safe Sleeping Environment night and day (Safe cot, Safe mattress, Safe bedding)
5) Sleep baby in their own safe sleeping place in the same room as an adult caregiver for the first six to twelve months
6) Breastfeed baby
https://rednose.org.au/article/are-there-specific-baby-care-products-that-reduce-the-risk-of-sudden-unexpected-death-in-infancy
Sleeping baby in this way has reduced the risk of SUDI/SIDS by 85%
It is important that baby sleeps on a firm, well-fitting & flat, not elevated, based with no soft, padded sides.
Sleep positioners are not recommended.
https://rednose.org.au/article/is-it-safe-to-use-products-designed-to-keep-baby-in-a-particular-position
https://rednose.org.au/article/why-are-safe-sleeping-recommendations-so-important