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22/8/20

Jessica Ferris

We use white noise (shusher) during the night. Is this creating any risk? We are adhering to safe sleep practices.

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Posted a response on 25/8/20

Red Nose Education

Most of the evidence that Red Nose has about the benefits of Room Sharing are related to supervision/observation & being able to check on baby’s position when you rouse & wake.
This is particularly related to the risk of baby’s head & face being covered by loose bedding.
It is not possible to supervise (see & hear) your baby when you are sleeping.
This is why it is so important to have baby placed in a safe position & in a safe environment when sleeping.

Red Nose has the following information
Parents are not expected to observe their baby constantly. If your baby is sleeping in a separate room check baby regularly to ensure that the baby remains on the back and the head and face remain uncovered (as baby grows beyond 5-6 months they will move around the cot and roll over; settle baby to sleep on their back but let them find the sleep position they feel most comfortable in. A safe cot and safe sleep environment is still necessary for babies older than 5-6 months).
https://rednose.org.au/

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