I am enquiring on behalf of an early childhood setting. We have a child who is 10 months of age and the parents have requested they sleep with a comfort toy. Are there guidelines around what age it is safe to allow children to have soft toys in their cot? Thank you

Red Nose has the following information
https://rednose.org.au/article/soft-toys-and-comforters
Withhold the use of soft toys & comforter before 7 mths of age.
Consider safety/appropriateness of specific comforters sent from home. eg is baby at risk of head & face covering with this product. Are there loose objects on comforter that could be loose & increase choking risk?

ACECQA
Whether soft toys and comforters can be used in the sleep space should be decided by referring to:
»best practice guidance by recognised authorities, such as Red Nose Australia; and
» the service’s sleep and rest policy and procedure, including sleep and rest risk assessments.
P4 - https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-04/PolicyGuidelines_Sleep&RestForChildren;_March2024.pdf