We know it's important and recommended by Red Nose that your baby sleeps near you for the first 6 - 12 months. We hear a lot about room sharing, what does this mean exactly? Bianca, our sleep consultant helps explain. What is room sharing? Room sharing is where your baby sleeps in the same room as you. This can be in a bassinet or even in a co sleeper next to your bed. Is room sharing beneficial or harmful? In most cases it is extremely beneficial especially in the newborn stage. Newborns feed regularly so being able to roll over and have them in proximity is very handy. There are so many benefits that the CoZee Breeze Bassinet Range offers that we know you'll love!  Now that the weather is getting cooler, particularly here in Melbourne, we have a lot of parents asking us about keeping their baby warm enough in their CoZee Breeze Bassinet and what type of sleeping bag they should use. Can you please explain what a TOG rating is? What is a TOG? Thermal Overall Grade is an indication of how much insulated fabric is in a sleeping bag. They range from 0.2 all the way to 3.5. What tog rating should a newborn/baby wear in winter? Ideally for winter you would be looking at placing your baby in a 2.5-3.5 tog but this can be dependent on the temperature of the room. If you choose to use a panel heater in your baby’s room, I suggest not having to room too hot. You just want to take the chill off the room. I suggest also ensuring you have had the heater tested before use. I recommend the brand Ergo pouch for sleeping bags as they are very true to their tog rating as well as have a thermometer card that comes with it which you can place in your child’s room to help determine what Tog they need to wear. Would you recommend a different TOG for day sleeping and night sleeping? In most cases a room is a fraction warmer through the day with the natural sunlight hitting the window so it may be that you lower your tog to a lighter one through the day but again it is dependent on how steady the temperature of the room is day and night. Is there sleeping recommendations for what to sleep in with the CoZee’s side panels for airflow (so bubs don’t get cold)? The CoZee is likely to be a bit cooler through the night so ensuring your baby is warm enough. You can test this by feeling their torso to see if they are hot or cold. You can always add a tucked in blanket for extra warmth if needed Does room sharing cause separation anxiety? This can be dependent on age. Red nose guidelines suggest that babies should room share for the first 6-12 months of life to reduce the risk of SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy). In most cases babies will transition well into their own room when it comes time to do so. iL Tutto's top picks for safe room sharing;    

Is a nursing chair necessary? I believe that a nursing chair is an essential item for the nursery. When I had my babies I used it every single feed. As they grew bigger I would use it to sit in and read them stories and I often found them sitting in it reading a book as well.  Are nursing chairs worth it? They are worth every cent in my opinion. As mentioned above I used mine all the time. I actually had one in each of my boys rooms. They are so universal as your baby grows and a good quality one such as the iL TuTTo nursing chairs will last a lifetime.     "Excellent glider! Pre-birth the reclining option enabled naps on my back- so comfy! The glider fabric quality is excellent and passed the test of baby vomit! I first tried this glider out in baby bunting that stock it in grey and knew this would be the ideal glider, particularly noting its high back for head support, ergonomic design and built in reclining so no need to fit a separate footstool like other options when wanting to put your feet up. The design will certainly outlast nursing and be an ongoing piece of furniture in our home, so much so we want to buy another. Highly recommend and assembly was quick and simple" - Tamara T What is a nursing chair? Mainly used as a comfortable chair for you to feed or settle your baby. I suggest using your nursing chair as part of your wind down routine as well as settling your baby day and night.  Do you need a rocking chair for nursery? If you can afford it I would highly recommend this to be on your must have list. You will get at least 6 years out of it and can then pass it on or sell it.      "No matter how much I prepared for breastfeeding and post-partum. It was still the hardest thing I have ever experienced 😪 But 10 months in and still breastfeeding my little girl on demand 🙌❤️ my @iltutto chair has definitely made the experience comfortable. The amount of time I spend on that chair 😂" - @marya.ch_ What to look for when purchasing a nursing chair? Ensure they have big enough arm rests for comfort. The back should be deep enough for you to sink into but not so much that you get a sore back. I love the range of options that iL TuTTo have from the recliner to the glider or rocking chair. For extra support the ottoman is a great add on to rest your feet up or for a little stool when a sibling is helping out.  For more information on how to choose the right nursery chair for you, you can read our blog "How to choose the right Chair for your Nursery" here  

A dummy is a really great way to settle a newborn. Not only does it stop them crying but induces a calming reflex to help them sleep. If you do choose to offer your baby a dummy, I suggest only using it for the first 3-4 months.