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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.