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Quick guides

Quick guides

The following guides are all written in an easy-ready format. 

They contain information for families with babies at King Edward Memorial Hospital and Perth Children's Hospital.

When your baby is born early

This guide will help you keep your baby healthy.

Cover image of the publication 'When your baby is born early: Quick guide' for King Edward Memorial Hospital and Perth Children's Hospital, depicting a very small premature baby's hand laying on top of an adult hand Download When your baby is born early

 

Translated versions

This guide is also available in Noongar. Download the Noongar translation Koram noonan nyit-djil maawit baal winin

Feeding baby

This guide will help you feed your baby.

Download Feeding baby

Translated versions

This publication is also available in Noongar. Download the Noongar translation Maawit ngaarniny

Sleeping guide (6 to 12 months)

This guide has information about sleep for babies aged 6 to 12-months old.

Cover image of the publication 'Sleeping guide 6 to 12 months: Quick guide' for King Edward Memorial Hospital and Perth Children's Hospital, depicting a young baby sleeping soundly on a soft blanket Download Sleeping guide (6 to 12 months)

Sleeping guide (24 months)

This guide has information about sleep for toddlers aged 24 months and up.

Cover image of the publication 'Sleeping guide (24 months): Quick guide' for King Edward Memorial Hospital and Perth Children's Hospital, depicting a toddler aged child sleeping Download Sleeping guide (24 months)

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) safety

This guide has information about keeping premature babies safe while they are sleeping.

Cover image of the publication 'Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Safety: Quick guide' for King Edward Memorial Hospital and Perth Children's Hospital, depicting a baby sleeping with their hand near their face Download Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) safety

Vitamin D guide

This guide has information about vitamin D and why it is important for you and your baby.

Cover image of the publication 'Vitamin D guide' for King Edward Memorial Hospital and Perth Children's Hospital, depicting a baby receiving medication via a dropper Download Vitamin D guide

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)

This guide has information about Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a condition that can happen in some babies born too early.

Cover image of the publication 'Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP): Quick guide' for King Edward Memorial Hospital and Perth Children's Hospital, depicting a premature baby Download Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) guide

Brain bleeds (IVH)

This guide has information about brain bleeds, or intraventricular haemorrhage, in premature babies.

Cover image of the publication 'Brain bleeds (IVH): Quick guide' for King Edward Memorial Hospital and Perth Children's Hospital, depicting a baby sleeping on a parent's chest Download Brain Bleeds (IVH) guide

Last Updated: 13/10/2025
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