Soft toys & comforters

Look for 0+ or ‘suitable from birth’: these have no small parts and securely stitched eyes.

The Lullaby Trust advises keeping soft toys and comforters out of the cot for sleep in the first year.

If a comforter becomes the one, a spare saves tears when it’s in the wash or lost.

The Lullaby Trust advises a clear cot, with no soft toys or comforters, for the first year. After that, a small comforter is fine for many toddlers.

Yes, especially as a small extra alongside something from the list. Many parents add a favourite brand’s comforter themselves.