Sleeping For the first few months, you will need a crib, a carry cot or a Moses basket. Your baby just needs somewhere to sleep that is safe and warm and not too far away from you. The baby could trap his or her head and suffocate. You could use pieces of old sheet or pillow cases instead. Pillows and duvets are not safe for babies less than a year old because of the risk of suffocation.
Duvets can also make the baby too hot.
Baby nests and quilted sleeping bags are not suitable for your baby to sleep in at any time when you are not there, again because of the danger of suffocation. The mattress must fit snugly with no space for a baby's head to get stuck. The bars must be smooth, securely fixed and the distance between each bar should be not less than 25 mm and not more than 60 mm so that your baby's head can't be trapped. The cot should be sturdy. The moving parts should work smoothly and not allow fingers or clothing to become trapped.