Nursery and Baby Tips

When it comes to what your baby is going to sleep on the options are endless. From, cot’s to co sleepers to bassinets and moses baskets. Each one has their pro’s and con’s. Parents of newborns tend to choose a bassinet or co sleeper which is an easy option to wheel around from room-to-room day and night. In a nutshell, co sleepers are designed to help the bond between parent and baby, give you piece of mind that your baby is close by as well as the ease of having them right there to feed. When choosing to use a bassinet or co-sleeper it is important to be informed about Red Nose safe sleep recommendations. If you do choose to use a bassinet that has a co sleeper function, ensure you always securing it to the side of the bed with the use of the straps provided. Red nose recommend: Always place baby on their back to sleep. Make sure baby’s face and head remain uncovered. Making sure the mattress is firm and flat- not elevated or tilted. Ensuring bedding and sheets don’t cover baby’s face. Keeping pillows and adult bedding away from baby’s face. Ensuring baby cannot fall out of the bed.  When to stop using a co-sleeper or bassinet It is recommended to only have your baby sleeping in a bassinet until 6 months of age or until baby starts rolling back to front or front to back, whichever comes first. At this stage it is time to transition them out of the bassinet or co-sleeper due to the risks of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). If you're wanting to learn more about babies sleep, you can find Bianca here.  

Say hello to even more features and colours with our new CoZee BreeZe Bedside Sleeper & Bassinet. Preparing for your baby can become overwhelming. There’s so much to consider and so many reference points. Typically, the most common baby questions are on sleep. How to dress your baby for sleep? How many layers does my baby need to sleep in to stay warm and stay asleep? What is a TOG?! Why is a breathable mattress important for safe sleeping? Why do I need a bassinet? Particularly one that rocks? What does a safe bassinet look like? Just to name a few. At iLTutto, it’s our mission not only to provide soon-to-be parents with the most supportive, comfortable and stylish nursery furniture, but we’re here to give you the best customer care so help you on your research & journey.  It’s advised that the first 6 – 12 months, your baby should sleep in the same room as you. While a Cot will last longer in your house, the bassinet size bed is a more realistic option for your baby to sleep in. Our new CoZee Bedside Sleeper & Bassinethas been designed to be a safe bedside bassinet for your baby to stay by your side for the first 4 months, whether it’s attached to your bed (the safest way to co-sleep) or used as a stand-alone bassinet with rocking legs, to gently rock your baby to sleep. The CoZee Breeze offers features you didn’t even know you’ll be needing or wanting during your fourth trimester; Breathable Mattress for CoZee Breeze plus, 3 new stylish colours, Full length mesh side panels for air flow and breathability, Wheels included in both models for movement around the house, Breeze Plus comes with rocking wheels to create a soothing motion to calm baby, Securely attaches to the side of your bed so your newborn is at arms-length while sleeping in their own safe sleep environment, Drop side offers easy access to your baby, Creates a easy portabletravel cot, as it can be packed down in 30 seconds, Storage shelf to make life a little easier, An be used as a co sleeping cot.  The Breeze hasn’t been designed just to make parents life easier, the CoZee Breeze also assists with settling the baby with its rocking legs to create a rocking bassinet. This mimics the soothing movements of a mother’s womb for your newborn.  The CoZee also offers 6 adjustable height positions so if your little one experiences congestion or reflux it can help relieve those horrible symptoms. Standard in all CoZee Breeze models are both the double meshed side panels & bassinet with wheels to make movement around your home easy.The Breeze Plus will include the addition of the breathable mesh mattress which assist with keeping your baby cool and dry. So, you can now cross “find the perfect bassinet” off that extensive to-do list, the CoZee Breeze won’t disappoint as a bassinet, portable cot or as a bedside bassinet For everything else on your list, iLTutto offers a wide range of nursing furniture to assist you during this exciting time. 

Posted by Bianca from plan B sleep Consulting Being discharged from hospital with a newborn can be an extremely daunting process. Not only are you experiencing an extensive number of emotions, but you may also have a lot of questions. Here are my top tips for the transition from hospital to home in the first few weeks and what to expect.  A certain amount of crying can be very normal in the first few weeks. This is better known as purple cry which is period in which your little one may be extremely unsettled. It usually begins around week 2 and can last until around 3-4 months. Allow your baby to differentiate between night and day. This doesn’t mean you have to sleep them in complete daylight, but it can be a fraction lighter if needed. Around 6 weeks I would ensure they sleep in a completely pitch-black room for both day and night sleep. At this age it is important to continue providing a dark environment for sleep. Although babies receive a certain amount of melatonin from breastmilk, they start producing their own at 6 weeks. By creating a dark environment, it will help her to wind down and reduce distractions. Follow a feed play sleep routine. Newborns only need to be awake for a fraction of time. Aim for around 40-45 minutes. Watch for sleepy cues. These can include whinging, red eyebrows, staring, rubbing their face, yawning, no eye contact, clenched fists, arching their back or hysterical crying.  Ensure a good wind down before each nap which can include taking them into a dark room, changing the nappy and having a cuddle. Allow for one motionless sleep a day in which they are in their cot. Focus on swaddling them with a jersey wrap rather than arm up zip bags. You want to completely reduce their startle reflex. Start consistency from day one with little cues such as a bath in the evening to wind them down. Over time you little one will be able to identify this means their big sleep is coming.  Use a white noise machine from day one rather than using it on an iPhone or iPad. The reason for this is because android let off a high pitch frequency that can irritate baby’s ears. Aim to have your white noise sitting at around 60-65 db.