Child Development pages
Baby Sleeping Guide
A brief guide to baby sleeping safely
It is important to observe these simple rules when putting your baby to bed, to minimize the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
- sleep your baby on its back
- take all toys and accessories out of the cot
- use a firm mattress, with no pillows or cot bumpers
- use a mattress that fits the cot snugly and does not leave gaps
- make up the cot bedding at one end of the cot only –only enough to cover the baby
- do not cover your baby’s head