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17/10/22

Tamara

My 2 week old will not sleep in her bassinet, only in our arms. Are there any safe alternatives to the bassinet?

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Posted a response on 19/10/22

Red Nose Education

Red Nose recommends that the safest place for baby to sleep is in a cot that meets the mandatory Australian Standards.
Baby should always be placed on their back for sleep on a firm, flat (not elevated) &well;-fitting mattress.

Red Nose has the following information in relation to sleeping baby on parents’ chest or in parents arms.
This position can leave baby in a curled position or cause baby’s chin falling to their own chest,  with the risk of compromising baby’s airway.
There is also a risk you may go to sleep while nursing baby.
Also, nursing baby for sleep all the time is not sustainable.

Have you had a visit with your Child or Maternal Health Nurse yet?
There are also many other Services that can help & support you with settling techniques.
Let me know what State you are in & I can give you some contact numbers.

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