• Following SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) guidelines
• Keeping the cot sides up when your child is in the cot

Do this no matter their age

• Ensuring cot sides are higher than your child’s standing height
• Keeping the cot or bed away from blind and curtain cords
• Removing necklaces and cords when your baby is sleeping

This includes dummy chains and/or cords

• Avoiding sharing a bed with your baby
• Avoiding overheating your baby with bedding and room heaters
• Feeding your baby outside the cot or bed

It’s preferable for you to hold them

• Ensuring prams and cots meet Australian standards
• Never leaving your baby unattended/alone in a pram or stroller
• Managing your own stress with deep breaths
• Rocking, touching and kind words