How to sleep baby safely

A guide on how to sleep your baby in a safe way that reduces the risk of SIDS

Working out where your new baby will sleep is all part of good preparation for the arrival of your little one. When it comes to cots, you might feel pressured into buying the latest or most expensive product on the market. Also, there might be a cheaper or preloved option, or maybe even a hand-me-down available.

Choosing a safe cot

Creating a new SunSmart generation is important, and skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers.

Research shows that childhood is a particularly vulnerable time when sun damage can increase the risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Exposure to too much of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause sunburn, skin and eye damage and skin cancer. 


Sun protection at home

Child Care Subsidy rates are changing soon. 

In this information sheet we aim to answer some of your basic questions about toilet training your child, as well as providing some tips on how the educators at your early childhood education and care service can support you and your child in this.

Getting into a routine