Your 18 month's sleep space: a safe-sleep guide
Short answer: Yes. Room-sharing guidance covers the first 6 months, and safer-sleep advice covers the first 12 months.
Quick answers for this age
What the guidance says
- Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress in good condition, with no raised or cushioned edges, that fits the cot or Moses basket with no gaps.
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- Obaby Stamford Classic Sleigh Cot Bed in White
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Check each product page for its exact dimensions, mattress size, age and weight limits and safety standards.
More advice
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Sources
- The Lullaby Trust: Baby mattresses and bedding (accessed 2026-10-21)
General information only, not medical advice. Always follow your product's instructions. If you are worried about your baby, contact your GP, health visitor or 111. In an emergency, call 999.