Safe baby care

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    Overheating

    Babies who get too hot are at an increased risk of cot death. They can get too hot because the room is too hot or because they have too much bedding or clothing. The ideal room …

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    Dummies

    Settling your baby to sleep with a dummy - even for naps - can reduce the risk of cot death.

    Gradually wean her off a dummy after six months and before one year.

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    Roomsharing and bedsharing

    A key message to keep your baby safe and healthy is that the safest place for your baby to sleep - night and day - is in a crib or cot in a room with you for the first six month…

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