Safe Sleep

Is It Safe To Swaddle My Baby?

Posted by Robyn Hunt on

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

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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Can A Baby Wi-Fi Monitor Be Hacked?

Posted by Megan Petchel & Julie Monson on

It is possible for your Wi-Fi baby monitor to be hacked, however it is not as prevalent as you may think. While it is unnerving the hacker would first need to gain access to your Wi-Fi router before connecting to the baby monitor.

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

Posted by Megan Petchel & Julie Monson on

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

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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