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Understand the responsibilities of parent(s) when caring for a young baby

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‘Creating a safe sleep environment for your baby’ Baby Centre

Explains the safety requirements of cots, and how else parents can ensure their child’s safety in the home environment.

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Click the icon to view a PDF leaflet titled ‘Stimulating environments’ which was produced by Bright Futures. This resource explains the crucial aspects of a suitable environment for children, and explains how a parent can ensure that they balance safety considerations with the child’s need for a stimulating environment.
Use your local library service to access a copy of ‘Setting the Scene: Creating Successful Environments for Babies and Young Children’ which was written by Sally Featherstone, Elaine Massey and Sam Goodman and published by Featherstone Publishing.
Click to read ‘Baby and toddler safety’ from the NHS Choices website which covers things to be aware of in a baby’s environment.
Click to read about ‘Parental Responsibility’ from the Child Law Advice website.
Click to read more about co-sleeping safety from the NCT.

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