This week is Red Nose Australia’s 6th Safe Sleep Week, an annual national awareness campaign to help save little lives.

As Australia’s leading baby safe sleep organisation Red Nose’s Safe Sleep week was created in 2017 to raise awareness of their 6 Safe Sleep Recommendations to equip new parents with the practical information they need to keep baby safe while sleeping.

In support of this, we are honoured to welcome our special guest Jane Wiggill - Chief Midwife Red Nose Australia

We ask Jane questions including:

1. Why is it so important to keep talking about SIDS?
2. What are the 6 Safe Sleep Recommendations? Why they are so important?
3. What are the Top 10 Baby Safe Sleep Questions Red Nose receives from new parents on how to keep baby safe while sleeping?
4. My 5-month-old baby is rolling when sleeping & wants to sleep on his tummy. I have tried tucking the sheet & blanket in really tightly, but he still rolls. What do I do? 
5. My 4-month-old baby is rolling, but still has startle reflex – how long should I take to transition out of a swaddle? 
6. Can I sleep my baby in a hammock or similar device?
7. Are all products sold in Australia safe for baby to sleep in – e.g bouncinette, nests? 
8. What about bassinets? Are they safe? 
9. What is the safest/most effective way to swaddle/wrap a baby?
10. What is SUDI? 
11. Are there any specific safe products designed for baby to sleep in?
12. My parents smoke, but only smoke outside, then wash hands before picking up my baby. Is this safe? 
13. My mother told me she always placed me for sleep on my tummy and I was ok. She said my baby is more likely to choke on her back. Is this true? 

 For the full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/safe-sleep-week-top-10-bedtime-worries-of-new-parents/

For more info, please go to:

https://rednose.org.au/news/safe-sleep-week-2022

Every dollar Red Nose raises helps to fund research, support families and save little lives.

If you would like to learn more, fundraise, get involved visit https://rednose.org.au/

Red Nose encourage anybody affected by the death of a child to contact their 24/7 Bereavement Support Line on 1300 308 307 or visit rednosegriefandloss.org.au

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