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Swaddling a Newborn: Benefits, Technique, and When to Stop
Swaddling has been practised across many cultures for thousands of years, and modern parenting guidance has rehabilitated it after a period of being d...
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Room Temperature and Child Sleep
Room temperature affects both the safety and quality of infant sleep. The range 16–20°C is a small one for a reason — both overheating and significant...
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Sleep Positions by Age
The back sleeping recommendation and the tummy time recommendation are sometimes presented as contradictory. They are not — they apply in completely d...
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Signs of Overheating During Sleep
Overheating is among the most significant modifiable risk factors for SIDS. It also reduces sleep quality by preventing the body temperature drop that...
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Pros and Cons of Co-Sleeping
Co-sleeping generates strong opinions in parenting culture, often presented as either clearly beneficial (attachment advocates) or clearly dangerous (...
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Co-Sleeping with a Newborn: Risks and Conditions
Co-sleeping — sharing a sleep surface with a newborn — is common in many families and cultures. It is important to approach this topic with clear info...
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Why Back Sleeping Is Essential
The recommendation to place babies on their backs to sleep is one of the best-evidenced public health recommendations in paediatric medicine. Understa...
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Safety
Hazardous Items in a Child's Crib
The crib that looks welcoming and cozy with pillows, blankets, and soft toys is actually creating safety risks for your baby. Items that feel safe to...
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Room Temperature and Dressing for Baby Sleep: What's Safe
Room temperature and how to dress a baby for sleep are among the most common practical questions parents ask midwives and health visitors. They are al...
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Why Overheating Is Dangerous for Newborns
Keeping your newborn at a safe temperature is one of the most important safety measures you can take. Many parents worry about keeping their babies wa...
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Safety
Safe Sleep for Babies: Reducing the Risk of SIDS
SIDS is rare -- around 200 cases per year in the UK in a population of approximately 650,000 births annually -- but it remains the most common cause o...
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