Just trying to understand the updated soft toy/ comforter guidelines a bit better as these have been updated since I had my first. It details the comforter shouldn’t have a blanket or unstuffed limbs attached - does this mean comforters such as the riff raffs and kippins with the small fabric ‘blankie’ and animal head are no longer suitable as a comforter?

Red Nose recommends withholding soft toys/comforters from the sleep environment of a baby less than 7 months.
This is to reduce the risk of baby’s head & face becoming covered
https://rednose.org.au/article/soft-toys-and-comforters

If choosing to use a soft toy/comforter for a baby over 7 mths of age, ensure it meets requirements from Product Safety Australian (ACCC) for children under 36 months. eg ensure it is not large, not pillow-like, and does not have a blanket or long fabric or attachments (e.g. unstuffed ears, legs) that can cover baby’s head &/or face or one that a baby can fold into its mouth, or large that baby could use to assist climbing from the cot.

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I have the same query as Natalie. Brands aside, am I correct that Red Nose advises against those soft toy comforters with the heads and small square blanket? Even if they are made of a breathable fabric?

(Without mentioning any brands), Can red nose suggest any specific examples on what would be considered a safer comforter for babies over 7 months? understanding that all objects in the cot carry some risk to be considered.

I am querying on behalf of myself, I have a 13 month old.

Red Nose information in relation to soft toys & comforters is primarily related to reducing the risk of SUDI (SIDS & Fatal Sleep accidents)  which does not occur after 12 months (by definition)   
Even for children over the age of 1 it is still important to use only the soft toys/comforters that have the lowest risk to children. eg does this meet Mandatory Australian Standards for soft toys - 
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/consumers/keep-baby-safe/play-safely-with-baby/babies-toys-guide

Ensure toys/comforters are not large - children can use these to help them climb from the cot.
Any soft toy or comforter that could create the risk of baby covering head/face & are unable to remove from head/face or parts that baby could stuff in mouth should be avoided.