The better your baby sleeps, the better you’ll sleep. A cot or cot bed mattress should be comfortable and supportive. All of our mattresses are suitable for the feet-to-foot sleeping position recommended by health professionals and all come with a range of natural washable covers.
* Place your baby on their back to sleep.
* Cut smoking in pregnancy – fathers too!
* Do not let anyone smoke in the same room asyour baby.
* If you are worried that your baby is unwell, seek advice promptly.
* Do not fall asleep with your baby on the sofa.
* Keep your baby’s cot in your bedroom for the first six months.
* Do not share a bed with your baby if you or your partner are smokers, have been drinking alcohol or taking drugs or medication that makes you drowsy or are excessively tired.
* The cot should be made up with blankets tucked in securely.
* Place baby in the ‘feet to foot’ position with bedding tucked in and covers no higher thanthe shoulders.
* Do not let your baby get too hot (or too cold).
* Position a room thermometer above the cot and check the temperature from time to time.
* Ensure that the mattress is the correct size and that any gaps at the sides and ends are less than 3cm.