Duvets, quilts and pillows are not recommended for use in any child under 1 year old. It is important that you also refrain from using electric blankets or hot water bottles. Instead, use one or more layers of light blankets and clothing.
« Frequently asked questions
- Does breastfeeding protect my baby from cot death?
- Does having my baby immunised increase the risk of cot death?
- Is it dangerous for our baby to sleep in our bed?
- Do I need a new mattress for each baby?
- Should the baby sleep in his/her own room or our bedroom?
- Can I take my baby in an aeroplane?
- My baby keeps turning onto his tummy in his cot – what should I do?
- I want to breastfeed my baby in my bed during the night, but I am worried about the risks of cot death. What advice can you give me?
- What kind of bedding is safest for my baby?
- By always placing my baby on his back, to sleep, I’m worried he’ll develop a “flat head”. What advice can you give me?
- Is it safe for my twins to share a cot?
- My baby was born prematurely, and I’ve heard it is safer to have him sleep in his own cot in my room for the first 6 months. Does this mean 6 months from his actual birth date, or 6 months from his “due” date?
- Can I use a duvet, quilt or pillow for my baby?
- Can my baby use a sleeping bag?
