Baby Safe Program

Warning over 'baby sleep pillows' posing risk of death Ireland's consumer watchdog has warned parents that pillows marketed as sleeping aids for babies can cause death through suffocation or overheating.

Today is International Button Battery Awareness Day!
Reduce button batteries in your home.
Check toys and other products and:
✅ Make sure batteries are secure
✅ Keep out of reach of children
✅ Take the batteries out if not being used
✅ Get rid of the product if you don't need it
✅ Dispose of the batteries correctly
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/consumers/be-safe-around-the-home/safely-use-batteries-and-technology/button-batteries-guide

📢 Families of children born very preterm – this opportunity is for you!

Round 6 of the Active-Prem Study is now open and researchers are looking for Australian families to get involved.
👶 Children aged 3–5 years
📍 Living in Australia
💙 Born before 32 weeks' gestation

The Active-Prem Study, led by The University of Melbourne, is exploring ways to support children born very preterm to become more active, confident and engaged in community-based physical activities.

By participating, you'll receive support and guidance while contributing to research that could improve outcomes for future children and families.

Here's what participating families have said when asked: "What did the program help you and your child with the most?”
💬 "Motivation to meet our goals like visiting new playgrounds regularly."
💬 "Trying out a new sport."
💬 "Being active as a family."

Interested in learning more or joining the study? Head to: https://redcap.link/active-prem

This ban applies to products that position a baby bottle, or bottle teat, so an infant can self-feed without another person holding the bottle or without adult supervision. Significant penalties may apply for non-compliance.
https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/permanent-ban-on-baby-bottle-self-feeding-devices-now-in-effect

Before your baby takes their first steps, there are some simple steps you can take to keep them as safe as possible. Check our product guides to help make the best decisions to keep your baby safe. https://www.productsafety.gov.au/consumers/keep-baby-safe

What Are The Six Safe Sleep Recommendations? Red Nose recommends six key steps to reduce the risk of sudden infant death, for all babies from birth to 1 year.