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To ensure that your baby has a safe environment in which to sleep there are a number of things which you need to take into consideration. The following are all important factors that you need to keep an eye on – the cot, bedding, positioning and the temperature of the room.

Baby’s Bed
For the 1st 6 months it is important that you can keep a watchful eye on your baby at all times and therefore you should arrange it so that your baby can always be in the same room as you when he is asleep. Whether you choose a cot, basket or cotbed you need to ensure that basic construction safety standards are met, these will include making sure that there are no spaces in which your baby could get stuck, that the cot is sturdy and that no toxic or lead based finishes have been used. The mattress you choose is important and the general recommendation is that you get a new one. It should be firm and fit snugly within the cot.
When you have a safe sleeping environment set up for your baby then this is where he should sleep, avoid letting your baby sleep on a sofa, bean bag, water bed or pillow etc.

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