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Is It Safe To Swaddle My Baby?

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Is It Safe To Swaddle My Baby?

Swaddling is safe if done correctly and safe sleep principles are adhered to. Approved swaddles are the recommended way of keeping your newborn baby warm, without the risk of loose blankets. It is suggested that you swaddle your baby for the first 2 months and stop immediately when they start showing signs of rolling. Once you stop swaddling your baby, you can use a sleep sack.

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Are Cot Mobiles Safe To Use On My Baby's Cot?

Posted by Megan Petchel & Julie Monson on

Are Cot Mobiles Safe To Use On My Baby's Cot?

Hanging a mobile above your infant’s cot is safe as long as they are unable to reach and grab it. you adhere to specific safety guidelines. It is also important that the mobile does not have any detachable pieces which could be a choking hazard.

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Is It Safe For My Baby To Sleep In A Pram?

Posted by Megan Petchel & Julie Monson on

Is It Safe For My Baby To Sleep In A Pram?

The convenience of letting your little one take a nap in their pram so that you do not have to rush home is helpful. It provides you with a sense of flexibility to be able to go out without interfering with your baby’s sleep. Sometimes placing your baby in their pram and rocking them or walking around is the only way you can get them to sleep. But is it actually a safe place for them to sleep?    The majority of medical professionals warn against letting your baby sleep in a pram even for a short nap. It is...

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Is It Safe For My Baby To Sleep On My Chest?

Posted by Megan Petchel & Julie Monson on

Is It Safe For My Baby To Sleep On My Chest?

It is safe for your baby to sleep on your chest provided that you remain awake and alert. This reduces your baby’s risk of suffocation and SIDS as you are able to monitor their breathing and ensure they are in a safe position where their mouth and nose are not covered

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Is It Safe To Sleep While Breastfeeding?

Posted by Megan Petchel & Julie Monson on

Is It Safe To Sleep While Breastfeeding?

It is not encouraged to fall asleep while breastfeeding your baby. There are various unintentional accidents which could occur. These include your baby falling out of your arms or off the bed, their mouth or nose becoming covered by your chest/breast and possibly slipping or becoming wedged between your body and the chair or nursing cushion resulting in suffocation.

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