How can you put a newborn to sleep safely?
A practical guide to back sleeping, a firm and flat sleep surface, room sharing, swaddling and safer night feeds.
Clear, reassuring, source-based guidance for everyday questions.
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A practical guide to back sleeping, a firm and flat sleep surface, room sharing, swaddling and safer night feeds.
Adapt grapes, firm produce, nuts, meat, and cheese for safer eating, recognize choking signs, and maintain close adult supervision.
Watch fluid intake, wet diapers, and your baby’s alertness alongside watery stools, and know which signs need urgent or emergency assessment.
Start with gentle, medicine-free ways to soothe sore gums and learn which gels, tablets, and necklaces can be unsafe.
Update your home as your baby crawls, pulls to stand, and reaches higher, with steps to reduce falls, poisoning, and small-object hazards.
As your baby crawls, pulls to stand, and tries first steps, reduce serious falls from beds, stairs, windows, and high chairs.
Keep your baby within arm’s reach around bathwater and other water, and learn why bath seats and flotation products are not substitutes for supervision.
Use shade, light covering clothing, a broad-brimmed hat, and sunscreen together to protect your baby’s skin outdoors.
Learn the difference between a seated wheeled baby walker and a push toy, and why neither should replace safe floor play and supervision.