What is the best temperature for my baby’s room?
Your baby’s room temperature should not be cooler than 19 degrees Celsius and if it is, warm it up with a humidifier or heater. Do not overheat your baby’s room as this increases the risk of SIDS. If the room is over 22 degrees Celsius, cool the room with a fan and dress your baby in a vest only with a thin sleeping bag. What should my baby sleep in? A newborn crib or Moses basket is great for the early days. From about six weeks to three months (depending on how long your baby is) you will want to move her into a cot. Make sure the bars of the cot are no wider than the diameter of a can of coke otherwise your baby’s limbs and head may fit through. Keep your baby in a cot until two years old (at least). What can be in the cot while my baby sleeps? Your baby’s cot must have no toys or large blankets as these pose a suffocation risk. Dress your baby in a sleeping bag and let her have her favourite sleep toy or small sleep blanky only. Do not have mobiles over your baby’s cot, it is his s
