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Safer sleep for babies: the bed, mattress and sleep space
Guidance on placing babies on their backs, choosing a firm, flat sleep surface, fitted sheets, clothing and coordination between caregivers.
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Sleep — babies
From birth to the first birthday
In the first year, start with a safe sleep surface and bedding that fits the mattress. These guides help parents and caregivers understand safer sleep environments, fitted sheets and sleep duration by age.
Sleep needs differ between the early months and later infancy. The sleep-duration table separates birth to 3 months from 4–12 months. These ranges are not instructions to delay feeding. Advice about pillows, toppers or adult bedding must not be applied to a baby.
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Guides to read
Choosing your bedding
Cot and Crib Bedding: Fitted Sheet Sizes and Safe Use
Choose infant sheets: measure bassinets and cots, check snug elastic without surplus, read composition and care, recheck after washing and follow safe-sleep guidance.
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Family sleep
Crib Mattress Protectors: Fit, Care and Safe Infant Sleep
Understand crib, bassinet and toddler-bed protection, original mattress covers versus additions, Israeli sleep guidance, equipment fit and care without improvised layers.
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Better sleep
How much sleep do you need? Sleep duration by age
Sleep duration recommendations for babies, children and adults, with guidance on naps, time in bed and planning a realistic daily routine.
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