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15/8/25

Kristilee

I would like to use tucked sheets rather than sleep sacks. Is there a significant difference in safety? Additionally, can tucked sheets still be used safely once baby is more active and rolling?

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Posted a response on 18/8/25

Red Nose Education

When considering type of bedding for baby, it is important to consider the following:
Ensure baby’s head & face remail uncovered, the base (mattress) is firm & flat & that baby is placed on back for sleep.

Whether you use tuck sheets or blankets ensure baby is not at risk of wriggling under bedding. 
https://rednose.org.au/article/safe-bedding-is-the-bedding-safe
https://rednose.org.au/article/sleep-baby-with-head-and-face-uncovered

Once baby is rolling, many families choose not to use bedding as often baby does not stay under bedding &/ may roll under bedding.
Sleeping bag is probably the safest option when baby is rolling, as they reduce the risk of baby getting head/face covered.

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