Bassinets

Co-sleeping means sharing a sleep environment with your baby, either by having them in the same bed as you or in a cot or bassinet placed right next to your bed. In Australia, health experts recommend room-sharing (baby in their own safe cot or bassinet beside your bed) rather than bed-sharing, as it reduces the risk of SIDS while keeping your newborn close for comfort and feeding. A safe option is the SnuzPod⁵ or SnuzPod Studio, which are co sleeper bassinets that securely attach to your bed, allowing closeness and convenience while maintaining a safe sleep space for your baby.

Health experts in Australia advise that bed-sharing with your baby is not the safest option, as it increases the risk of SIDS and accidental suffocation. The recommended approach is room-sharing, where your baby sleeps in their own cot or bassinet right beside your bed. Safe options include the SnuzPod⁵ or SnuzPod Studio, which are co sleeper bassinets designed to securely attach to your bed so your newborn can sleep safely within arm’s reach, giving you both closeness and peace of mind.

A bassinet is no longer safe once your baby can roll over, push up on their hands and knees, or exceeds the weight/size limit set by the manufacturer. For the
SnuzPod⁵ and SnuzPod Studio, the safe use period is up to 9kg or until your baby can sit up unaided. At this stage, it’s important to transition your baby to a cot for continued safe sleep.