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SIDS (or Cot Death)
SIDS is the sudden and unexpected death of a newborn that previously appeared healthy.
Can my newborn sleep alone?
It is up to you where your
newborn sleeps. Some parents want to co-sleep and some have their baby in their
room in a separate crib; others find their baby’s night-time snuffles and
whimpers prevent . . .
Is it OK to leave my baby unattended?
No one knows what will happen in the split of a second. For this reason it is always a good idea to never leave your newborn alon efor too long of a period.
Play yards and playmats
Even very small babies need sensory stimulus, and a safe way of providing this is with a baby gym-style playmat, which is a soft mat with toys, rattles, mirrors and other sensory stimuli suspe . . .
Domestic violence in pregnancy
For many women, pregnancy is a time of great happiness – but unfortunately, at least 300,000 pregnant women a year are subjected to some degree of domestic violence.
Domestic violence during . . .
How can I stop co-sleeping?
If
you’ve been co-sleeping with your baby there will come a time when you
decide she should move at least into her own crib and possibly into her own
room (although keep in mind that most experts r . . .
Safe co-sleeping
Opinion
is divided about the benefits or otherwise of co-sleeping, where baby and
parent or parents sleep in the adult bed together at night. While some research
indicates it has benefits – includi . . .
Should my baby sleep on her back or front?
As
discussed in creating a safe sleeping environment, it’s much safer for your baby
to sleep on her back. In the past moms used to be advised to lay their babies on
their tummies to sleep as it was . . .
Creating a safe sleeping environment
Sudden
infant death syndrome (SIDS), also referred to as crib
death, is a terrible phenomenon whereby babies die suddenly (usually while
sleeping) for no obvious reason. Although SIDS rates have fa . . .
Establishing a bedtime routine
A good bedtime routine may be just what your baby needs to sleep through the night. Having a fixed schedule will make your baby feel secure and improve your chances of getting a good night's sleep.