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Cots

Here is a safety checklist of the features to look for when purchasing a baby's cot, practical advice on where to put the cot and specifications for mattresses.

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Moving from cot to bed

Most children move from a cot to a bed between 18 months and 3 1/2 years. Learn when is the right time to move your child and how to make your house safe.

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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) is a term used to describe the sudden and unexpected death of a baby.

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What is a neonatal death?

A neonatal death is when a baby dies in the first 4 weeks after they are born. Learn what can cause neonatal death and what happens if a baby dies.

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Safe sleep for babies

It is important to ensure an infants sleeping area is kept safe. Experts have identified certain things can help reduce the risk of death and injuries.

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Responsive settling

Responsive settling is a technique to help parents gently prepare their baby for sleep, and to support babies as they learn self-settling skills.

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Flattened head

Plagiocephaly (flattened or misshapen head) means an uneven or asymmetrical head shape. Plagiocephaly won't affect your baby's brain development but it should be treated.

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Camping out — a sleep technique for babies

Camping out is a sleep technique that allows parents or carers to gradually teach babies who are at least 6 months to fall asleep by themselves.

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Raising multiple babies

Raising multiple babies - triplets or more - involves planning, hard work, and well designed routines. But with support, raising multiples does get easier.

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Preparing home for when your baby arrives

Bringing your baby home can be an exciting time. From clothes, bedding and car seats, here are a few hints on what you should have ready.

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