Safe Sleeping

Find below important fact sheets and guidelines from Red Nose Australia to ensure the safety of your baby during sleep. I highly recommend downloading and reviewing these resources for valuable information on reducing the risk of sudden infant death and creating a safe sleep environment. Click on the links below to access each fact sheet.

Safe Sleeping Fact Sheet

This Red Nose safe sleeping fact sheet provides key recommendations to reduce the risk of sudden infant death. It emphasizes the importance of placing babies on their back to sleep, keeping their face and head uncovered, and creating a safe sleeping environment free from soft items. The fact sheet also highlights the benefits of breastfeeding and the significance of avoiding smoking around the baby.
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Safe Wrapping Fact Sheet

This Red Nose safe sleeping fact sheet focuses on the guidelines for safe wrapping of young babies. It highlights the benefits of wrapping in promoting sleep and provides instructions for safe wrapping techniques. The fact sheet emphasizes the importance of placing babies on their back to sleep and discontinuing wrapping once the baby shows signs of rolling.
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Tummy Time Fact Sheet

This Red Nose safe sleeping fact sheet highlights the significance of supervised tummy time for babies, promoting muscle strength, brain development, and preventing head shape issues. It offers practical tips for successful tummy playtime while encouraging parents to seek medical advice if their baby faces challenges or concerns.
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Cot To Bed Fact Sheet

This Red Nose safe sleeping fact sheet provides guidance on when and how to transition a child out of a cot. It emphasizes the importance of creating a safe sleeping environment, such as using a floor mattress or a toddler bed, and highlights potential hazards to be aware of in the child’s room and throughout the house. The fact sheet also provides warnings against using unsafe sleeping surfaces, such as bean bags or sofas, and emphasizes the need for active supervision and removal of baby sleeping bags when a child is no longer confined to a cot.
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Bassinets

This Red Nose information statement emphasizes the importance of choosing a safe bassinet for infants to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexplained Death in Infancy (SUDI). It highlights the need for bassinets to meet international safety standards, have a firm mattress, and provide adequate ventilation for a safe sleep environment.

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Soft Toys In Cot

This Red Nose safe sleeping fact sheet advises against placing soft toys in the sleeping environment of babies under seven months to prevent suffocation risks. It highlights the importance of following safe sleep practices and provides information on transitional objects for babies over seven months. Ensure a safe and comfortable sleeping environment for your baby while promoting their well-being and development.

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