We do not recommend duvets or quilts for babies and we do not recommend cot bumpers because of the risks of suffocation. A single blanket is probably sufficient if the room is kept comfortable enough for an adult to be warm. Remember that one blanket doubled over counts as two blankets. If it is very cold, then obviously more bedding is needed. If your baby’s tummy feels warm to the touch, he is fine. Don’t worry too much if his hands and feet are cool to the touch. For more information about safe sleeping practices click here.
« 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?


