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Scheers NJ, Woodard DW, Thach BT (2016). Crib Bumpers Continue to Cause Infant Deaths: A Need for a New Preventive Approach. J Pediatr. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26621044/ If you're using a baby sleeping bag, it should fit well around the shoulders so that they can't wriggle down inside it. Are cot bumpers really unsafe?
Cot bars should be vertical and the distance between them no less than 2.5cm and no more than 6.5cm (Which, 2021a). Don't co-sleep with your baby if you or your partner has been drinking, is a smoker, has been taking drugs (including medication which makes them sleepy) or is extremely tired. Keep your baby smoke-free during pregnancy and after birth. According to The Lullaby Trust, Around 6 in 10 of sudden infant deaths could be avoided if no baby was exposed to smoke during pregnancy or around the home. Lullaby Trust (no date). The best mattresses and bedding for your baby. Available from: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-advice/mattresses-and-bedding/ [Accessed 12.11.2021]The safest place for your baby to sleep for the first six months, day or night, is in a cot in the same room as you (NHS, 2021). NHS (2021) Reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/caring-for-a-newborn/reduce-the-risk-of-sudden-infant-death-syndrome/ [Accessed 12.11.2021] Make sure the cot – even if old – conforms to current British or European safety standards. You will probably be able to find the manufacturers instructions online.
Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room Make friends with other parents-to-be and new parents in your local area for support and friendship by seeing what NCT activities are happening nearby. A car seat is fine when they are in the car, but move them onto a firm, flat surface when you get home. You should also give the waterproof layer a clean before you use it and put a fresh sheet on the mattress. What mattress should I choose for my baby? The mattress needs to be kept clean and dry so get one with a wipe-clean covering or a removable top panel that you can wash at a high temperature. Or use a mattress protector so that if (well, when…) your baby dribbles or their nappy leaks, the mattress won’t get wet (Which, 2021b; Lullaby Trust, no date). Baby bedding: what should I use?ROSPA. (2019) Bedtime: a safe cot. Available from: https://www.rospa.com/Resources/Hubs/Keeping-Kids-Safe-(1)/Bedtime.aspx [Accessed 12.11.2021].
Cot bumpers are not considered safe because of the risk of accidents once your baby can roll and move in their cot. This is because some babies have become entangled in the ties and material (Lullaby Trust, no date). Your baby can also climb onto them (Scheers et al, 2015). What’s the best way to protect my baby against SIDS? If the cot has a drop-down side mechanism, it's important to make sure it works properly. You should be confident it's secure and won't drop accidentally. If in doubt, it's safer not to use the cot. Make sure your baby doesn't overheat. The ideal room temperature is between 16°C and 20°C. Use minimal layers and never use hot water bottles or similar products.
You might find attending one of NCT's Early Days groups helpful as they give you the opportunity to explore different approaches to important parenting issues with a qualified group leader and other new parents in your area. Whatever sort of mattress you choose, it should conform to safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 (Which, 2021b). Tests have also found that mattresses can lose their firmness after a few years and may not be suitable for a newborn (Which, 2021b).
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