Where is it safe for my baby to sleep? This is an important question for all new parents, particularly as babies spend more time asleep than they do awake in the first months of life. Comfort is important for your little one but always keep safety in mind too. Cot death (sudden unexplained infant [...]
Is it ok for my baby to sleep on their side or stomach? Infants should only be placed on their backs to sleep until they reach 1 year of age. Back sleeping is the safest position for infants because it reduces the risk for Sleep-Related Infant Deaths (including SIDS and SUIDS). When a child is able [...]
Does sharing a bed with my child affect the risk of SIDS? Extensive research across the world has identified very clear risk factors for SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and, importantly, ways that parents can reduce the chance of this happening. Without a doubt, sharing a bed increases the risk [...]
My baby has sleep apnea. Can she die in her sleep? There is a theory that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) might be linked to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA); however, the cause of SIDS is almost by definition unknown. There are a number of significant protective factors against SIDS, including [...]
What’s the best sleepwear for my baby? The most important thing in sleepwear is to avoid over heating your baby because over heating is associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). As such, natural fibers such as cotton are often best for sleepwear. Babies should not wear any head [...]
When can my child sleep with a pillow? After the age of two, children can start to sleep with a pillow. Earlier than this places them at risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and is not recommended. It is safer to introduce a pillow once your child is in a bed and to not use any pillows while [...]
When is it safe to let my baby sleep on his tummy? We advise putting babies to sleep on their back in the first year of life because sleeping on their tummy has been associated with an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). However, once babies start to roll, they often roll over by [...]
When is sleep surface- or bedsharing, forms of co-sleeping, extra risky? Bedsharing is a family choice, but poses risks. Although the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recognizes that parents bedshare with infants for a variety of reasons, such as beliefs that it is better for their infant, [...]
Is co-sleeping a safety concern in other cultures? There are lots of mixed opinions about co-sleeping. And, yes, it does vary quite a bit world-wide. However, there is always a safety risk to co-sleeping (sharing the same bed or sleep surface) if your little one is younger than 12-months-old. For [...]
Can using a pacifier affect her teeth? In the sleep world we love pacifiers! That is because using a pacifier can help a little one soothe himself to sleep at bedtime and can prevent against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Most pediatric dentists recommend getting rid of the pacifier by the [...]