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'Feet to Foot' Making up of the Cot
Always place your baby to sleep on their back on a firm mattress. The recommended sleeping position is the "feet to foot" method. Your baby's feet should always be at the foot of the cot with the covers firmly tucked in and covering the baby no higher than their shoulders. This position prevents the baby from wriggling down beneath the sheet and covers. Always ensure your baby's face is uncovered.
It is important to monitor the temperature of your baby's bedroom. This will help your baby sleep soundly and comfortably, as young babies are not good at controlling their own body temperature. The amount of bedding required depends on the room temperature, which may change during the night.
Place your baby on his or her back to sleep, from birth
Placing your baby on his or her back reduces the risk of SIDS, while sleeping on the tummy or side increases the risk.
Your baby should sleep with his or her face uncovered.
Put your baby feet to cot (with their feet at the bottom of the cot).
The cot must meet the Australian Safety Standard for cots.
Keep quilts, doonas, duvets, pillows, lambskins and cot bumpers out of the cot. These items are not recommended for babies under 12 months of age. A baby sleeping bag is a good alternative.
Wrap or swaddle your baby firmly.
Use a firm, clean mattress that fits the cot snugly.
Cigarette smoke is bad for babies
Cigarette smoke harms babies before birth and after.
Do not let anyone smoke near your baby or in your baby's room.
For more information, visit the SIDS and Kids website, www.sidsandkids.org
For a Safe and Comfortable Sleep...
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'Feet to Foot' Making up of the Cot
Always place your baby to sleep on their back on a firm mattress. The recommended sleeping position is the "feet to foot" method. Your baby's feet should always be at the foot of the cot with the covers firmly tucked in and covering the baby no higher than their shoulders. This position prevents the baby from wriggling down beneath the sheet and covers. Always ensure your baby's face is uncovered.
Room Temperature and Bedding Requirements
It is important to monitor the temperature of your baby's bedroom. This will help your baby sleep soundly and comfortably, as young babies are not good at controlling their own body temperature. The amount of bedding required depends on the room temperature, which may change during the night.
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The ideal temperature in a nursery is 18°C/65°F. It is recommended that you use a room thermometer to accurately measure the temperature in your baby's bedroom. It is important not to let your baby get too warm. LIVING TEXTILES BABY AND KIDS bedding guide for babies (above) provides recommended levels of bedding for a range of room temperatures. The table is a guide only. We recommend you regularly check the temperature of your baby by placing your hand on your baby's back. Your baby’s skin should feel warm, not hot and sweaty, or cold. Add a layer of clothing or covering if your baby feels cold, and remove a layer of sleepwear or covers if your baby feels hot. Also remember that a blanket doubled over counts as two layers.
How to Reduce the Risk of SIDS and Help Your Baby Sleep Safely
Place your baby on his or her back to sleep, from birthPlacing your baby on his or her back reduces the risk of SIDS, while sleeping on the tummy or side increases the risk.
Your baby should sleep with his or her face uncovered.
Put your baby feet to cot (with their feet at the bottom of the cot).
The cot must meet the Australian Safety Standard for cots.
Keep quilts, doonas, duvets, pillows, lambskins and cot bumpers out of the cot. These items are not recommended for babies under 12 months of age. A baby sleeping bag is a good alternative.
Wrap or swaddle your baby firmly.
Use a firm, clean mattress that fits the cot snugly.
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Cigarette smoke harms babies before birth and after.
Do not let anyone smoke near your baby or in your baby's room.
For more information, visit the SIDS and Kids website, www.sidsandkids.org
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