Sadly, each year, SIDS and fatal sleeping accidents claim the lives of many infants as a result of unsafe sleeping environments.
It is essential that parents ensure their young infants and toddlers sleep safely at all times and that the research-based guidelines are followed.
With clear, consistent and evidence-based messages of safe sleep practices, we can reduce the risk of many sleep related deaths and injuries occurring.
Download our safe sleeping recommendations below.
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Caffeine During Pregnancy: How Much is Safe?
Pregnant women have long been told to reduce their caffeine intake throughout the duration of their pregnancies. So, how much caffeine can I have per day? The current Australian guidelines for consumption of caffeine during pregnancy is 200mg per day. We recommend sticking to this amount or less when possible.
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Who’s my Little Instababy? Parenting in a Digital World
It is a fact of life that every parent is proud of their baby and believes their little person is the most beautiful in the world. Social media has become the perfect platform to share the pride, but at what point does sharing and caring cross safety boundaries? And when does a little become too much?
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Dental Care for Babies and Young Children
We’ve always known that baby teeth are important. But now we understand even more about what we need to do to protect our children’s teeth. And why it’s essential that we do. Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease. In Australia - around 50% of children will have at least one hole in their teeth by the age of 5 years. But this can be largely prevented by following just a few simple steps.
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Baby & Toddler Massage - Does it Really Help Sleep?
Massage has a noble history relating to his benefits, not just for young children but for adults as well. Some cultures use massage as a routine part of their overall health and well-being, particularly Asian and African countries. For others, it is more of a strategy used for stress management and general relaxation.
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How to Calm a Crying Baby
Learning how to calm a crying baby can feel like a draining, never-ending endeavour for a new parent. Sometimes there’s an easy fix: feeding, a burp, a nappy change… Other times it might feel like you’ve done everything in your power, but the baby just keeps on crying. If you can’t identify a reason for it, your baby might just be feeling overwhelmed, tired or upset. So, how to calm a crying baby in this situation?
Caffeine During Pregnancy: How Much is Safe?
Who’s my Little Instababy? Parenting in a Digital World
Dental Care for Babies and Young Children
Baby & Toddler Massage - Does it Really Help Sleep?
How to Calm a Crying Baby
