Kippins - Dash - Organic Cotton Baby Comforter

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A Kippin Blankie is a simple toy designed to provided comfort and a tactile way to soothe for your baby or toddler. If you choose to use a Kippin for sleep, please always follow safe sleep guidelines. You can start using your Kippin Blankie as part of your supervised Sleep Ritual from birth - please find our comprehensive guide, below. However - Red Nose recommend you do not leave a soft toy in the cot unsupervised under 7 months of age. For further information, please contact Red Nose directly. 

Here, we break down how to get the most out of, and safely using your Kippin at various ages.

A Kippin isn't a toy made solely for sleep. Kippins can be a comforting and soothing tool for babies while supervised. If you are thinking about using a baby comforter for sleep, please follow these guides.

We strongly advocate that all parents follow the safe sleeping guidelines as advised by the country in which they reside. Here, we summaries the safe sleep guidelines provided by the Red Nose Foundation in the country in which our business operates - Australia. 

These guidelines are recommended to be followed with children until they are more than 12 months old (please see our note below regarding Red Nose and the information they provide on the use of soft toys from 7 months of age).

These are evidence-based safe sleeping steps:

• Sleep your baby on their back: not on their tummy or side.
• Keep your baby’s head and face uncovered: Covering a baby’s face or head with clothing such as a hat increases the risk of sudden infant death
• Keep your baby smoke free before and after birth: Help to quit smoking is available from your doctor, midwife or by contacting Quitline
• Have a safe sleeping environment night and day: Make sure the mattress is firm, clean and flat, in a safe cot that meets industry standards. Make sure there are no blankets, toys, pillows, or bumpers in the cot.
• Sleep your baby in your room: The safest place to sleep your baby for the first 12 months is in a safe cot next to your bed.

Please note that Red Nose advises that a small soft toy can be left in the cot from 7 months of age, however the ACCC recommends supervision until 12 months of age. Please contact each of these organisations directly for more information or clarification. 

Red Nose cites research that demonstrates a child only needs to see a toy to be comforted by it. 

Again, please always refer to the safe sleep guidelines as recommended by the governing bodies in your local country.