KIDSSleep claims, checked
Safe sleep, settling, dummies, naps and screens at bedtime. What the research and official guidance actually say about how children sleep.
5 claims checked: 1 supported, 2 mixed, 2 not supported.
SleepMixedDummies reduce the risk of SIDSBabies who use a dummy for sleep have a lower rate of SIDS in observational studies, and Australian and US guidance…SleepSupportedBabies should sleep on their backs to reduce SIDS riskPutting babies to sleep on their backs lowers the risk of SIDS. Australian health guidance and international reviews…SleepMixedWaking a sleepwalking child is dangerousHealth guidance says it's best not to wake a sleepwalking child, mainly because they may be confused, scared or upset.…SleepNot supportedPutting cereal in a baby's bottle helps them sleep through the nightCereal in the bottle does not help babies sleep longer. Two randomised trials found no real difference in sleep, and…SleepNot supportedMelatonin gummies are a safe sleep aid for kidsMelatonin gummies are not a proven safe sleep aid for kids. Australian regulators say melatonin is prescription-only…