Following figures that 44 per cent of UK parents are most concerned about their child's health a parenting solutions company has given tips on how to keep your child warm during the autumn months.

Baboodle, a leader in innovative parenting solutions, has produced a guide concentrating on safe sleep practices.

With September marking 'Baby Safety Month', it is the opportune moment to reassess how to keep babies warm and snug during sleep without compromising their safety.

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The instinct may be to pack on extra blankets or fall for cosy accessories but experts, including Kubanych Takyrbashev MD, warn this could increase the risk to the baby as well as risk of sudden infant death syndrome.

The first tip is to skip excess blankets and opt for layered sleepwear.

Dr Takyrbashev said: "As the weather begins to cool off, parents are tempted to put extra pillows and blankets into their infant's cot, which can greatly increase the risk of SIDS.

"The safest approach is to dress babies in proper sleepers rather than having free-standing bedding."

As the weather turns, parents may like to change their baby into a vest and baby grow or even a long-sleeve vest and baby grow in a baby sleeping bag with a suitable Thermal Overall Grade (TOG) rating.

A second thing to look out for is the handy TOG rating on sleeping bags.

Most range from 0.5 to 2.5, a secret code for perfect sleep.

For cooler nights, a 2.5 TOG bag usually does the trick.

Thirdly, avoid using a hat indoors; babies regulate their temperature through their heads.

Hats are best used for outdoor walks, not inside.

The fourth tip is to check the baby's chest or back of neck to gauge temperature rather than checking hands or feet.

Dr Takyrbashev said: "The ideal room temperature for a baby's sleep environment is 16-20 Degrees Celsius (oC).

"Parents can check this using a room thermometer and then use clothing layers as appropriate."

Lastly, embrace the minimalist cot philosophy - less is more.

Clear space of pillows, toys or heavy blankets.

This simple, distraction-free zone can promote better rest, with reduced suffocation risks.