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9 articles tagged with “safe sleep

Signs of Overheating in Babies: SIDS Risk and How to Keep Baby Cool
Jun 14, 20265 min read

Signs of Overheating in Babies: SIDS Risk and How to Keep Baby Cool

Overheating is a known SIDS risk factor. Learn the signs your baby is too hot, room temperature guidance, and how to layer safely through every season.

Newborn Temperature Regulation: Dressing Your Baby for Every Season
Jun 14, 20266 min read

Newborn Temperature Regulation: Dressing Your Baby for Every Season

Newborns can't regulate their own temperature. Here's how to dress them safely for all seasons, use the TOG system, and check if they're the right temperature.

Baby Sleeping Bag TOG Guide: Which TOG for Which Temperature
Jun 13, 20265 min read

Baby Sleeping Bag TOG Guide: Which TOG for Which Temperature

What TOG means for baby sleeping bags, which TOG rating to use at each room temperature, a seasonal guide for UK homes, and when to move from a sleeping bag to a duvet.

Travel Cots for Babies UK: What to Look For and Whether Your Baby Will Sleep In One
Jun 13, 20265 min read

Travel Cots for Babies UK: What to Look For and Whether Your Baby Will Sleep In One

What to look for in a travel cot, safe sleep in a travel cot (mattress thickness matters), popular UK options, and practical tips for getting your baby to sleep in one.

Co-Sleeping Safety: What UK Guidance Says and How to Reduce the Risks
Jun 11, 20265 min read

Co-Sleeping Safety: What UK Guidance Says and How to Reduce the Risks

The NHS recommends babies sleep in their own safe sleep space, but co-sleeping is common. Here's what the evidence says, when the risks are highest, and how to make any bed-sharing situation safer.

Newborn Safe Sleep: The Complete UK Guide
Dec 18, 20256 min read

Newborn Safe Sleep: The Complete UK Guide

Safe sleep guidelines exist to reduce SIDS risk. This comprehensive guide covers the Lullaby Trust recommendations, room-sharing, back to sleep, swaddling safely, and common safe sleep questions from UK parents.

When to Move Baby to Their Own Room: UK Guidelines & Practical Tips
Nov 15, 20254 min read

When to Move Baby to Their Own Room: UK Guidelines & Practical Tips

UK safe sleep guidelines recommend room-sharing for at least the first 6 months. Here's when experts say it's safe to move baby to their own room, and how to make the transition smoothly.

Dummies for Babies: Benefits, Risks & the UK Expert Guidance
Nov 5, 20254 min read

Dummies for Babies: Benefits, Risks & the UK Expert Guidance

The dummy debate is one of parenting's most loaded topics. Here's what the evidence actually says about benefits, when to introduce, SIDS risk reduction, and how to wean off.

Baby Sleeping Bags: Complete UK Guide (Safe Tog Ratings & Sizes)
Nov 1, 20254 min read

Baby Sleeping Bags: Complete UK Guide (Safe Tog Ratings & Sizes)

Baby sleeping bags — also called sleep sacks — are one of the safest ways to keep your baby warm at night. This guide covers tog ratings, sizing, when to start, and the best options for UK homes.