Red Nose 6 Safe Sleep Recommendations
For all babies 0-12 months, Red Nose recommends that you follow six key steps which are based on many years of research and evidence to reduce the risk of sudden infant death.
1) Always place baby on their back to sleep
2) Keep baby’s face and head uncovered
3) Keep baby smoke free, before and after birth
4) Safe sleeping environment, night and day
5) Sleep baby in a safe cot in parents’ or caregiver’s room for the first 6-12 months
6) Breastfeed baby
Safer Co-sleeping
The safest place for a baby is in their own safe sleep space, however, if you do choose to co-sleep it is important for you to know the safest way to do it.
For further advice contact Red Nose Safe Sleep Advice Line on 1300 998 698
or email education@rednose.org.au