Newborn | Safety

Travelling with Baby Getting ready for your first family trip? With the sheer amount of clutter needed for your infant's daily care, travelling with your infant may seem a little daunting. But following simple rules can really reduce the stress. Let your baby set the pace, for instance, and try to organise the trip so as to keep to your routines as much as possible.
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Should newborns be around cats of any kind?
Read Should newborns be around cats of any kind?

We are going to paint the rooms in our house and I have a 1-year-old and a 2-month-old baby. Isn't the paint smell dangerous for them?
Read Will the smell of paint harm my 1-year-old and 2-month-old?

Is a warm or cool mist humidifier best for a baby's room? Do you have any suggestions for types or brands?
Read Is a warm or cool mist humidifier best for a baby's room?

Few things are more frightening than sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Learn how you can reduce your baby's risk by putting him to sleep on his back, removing soft bedding, avoiding second-hand smoke, and more.
Reducing the risk of SIDS

My brother and sister-in-law have just had a baby. My sister-in-law keeps her in a swing with no head support. As an expectant mother and nursery school teacher, I know this is not good. We also disagree about putting a baby in the front seat of a car, regardless of whether there is an airbag. I would appreciate some advice or information on these two issues.
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Can we take our 9-week-old baby out in the snow (in freezing temperatures)? If so, how long can he stay out for? Should we do anything - besides dressing him warmly - before taking our baby out in such cold weather?
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What will your baby need during the first year? Whether you're looking for a cot, investigating car seats, or selecting a push chair, bouncer, or swing, we'll help you sort through all the options.
Buying guide for your baby's first year

Safely to Sleep Sudden Infant Cot Syndrome is very rare, and doctors are still unsure about its exact mechanisms. But you can protect your newborn from unnecessary risks by following these simple rules: 1) Forbid any smoking around your baby. 2) Put your infant to sleep on his back. 3) Keep him at the right temperature. 4) Position your baby at the lower half of the cot to prevent him wriggling under his blankets and covering his head.
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My 4-week-old daughter loves to stare at bright lights. Is this harmful to her eyes? How far away from the light should she be?
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When is it safe to take a newborn out in public?
Read When is it safe to take a newborn out in public?

I heard that SIDS deaths occur more frequently in the homes of smokers. Should I be concerned about leaving my newborn with my parents - who smoke - for an overnight stay? I don't smoke and my parents think I'm being too paranoid.
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