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Room temperature and overheating quiz

Test what you know about UK safer-sleep guidance. Each answer explains the NHS or Lullaby Trust advice.

1. A baby's room should be 16C to 20C.

2. Check your baby's hands to see if they're too warm.

3. Hats should be removed indoors.

4. A hot water bottle is a safe way to warm the cot.

5. One blanket folded double counts as two.

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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.