Soft bedding is dangerous in a cot and should not be used. Soft bedding includes: pillows, quilts, doonas, soft toys and bumpers. Soft bedding may cover the baby’s face and obstruct breathing and/or cause overheating.
Older babies in a cot can be at an increased risk of a sleeping accident by using pillows and bumpers as a step to climb up and fall out of the cot.
When Is It Safe to Introduce a Pillow?
It is safer to wait until your child has transitioned from a cot to a child-sized bed before introducing any type of pillow or soft bedding.
What Bedding Is Safe for Babies?
To create a safe sleeping environment, always:
- Use a firm, flat mattress with a fitted sheet
- Keep the cot free of toys, pillows, and blankets
- Dress baby in safe sleepwear appropriate for the room temperature
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