Sleep Advice Blog

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Night Weaning Your Toddler From Breastfeeding

Annette Faamausili is one of our Sleep Coaches and offers FREE sleep advice and support in The Sleep Store Toddler Facebook group. She also runs her own business Serene Sleep and has been advi … Read more

Night Weaning Your Toddler From Breastfeeding

• pregnancy
• 4th trimester
• postpartum
• pregnant

How to stay comfortable during pregnancy

Pregnancy is tough on our bodies - did you know, according to a 2019 study in Science Advances, pregnant women are running close to the limits of human endurance? So if that’s not an ex … Read more

How to stay comfortable during pregnancy

• merino
• buying guide
• clothing and sleepwear
• clothing
• Winter

Top Merino Clothing & Sleepwear Questions from Our Customers

At The Sleep Store we're passionate about helping new babies and parents sleep better, which is why we've developed our exclusive range of 100% Merino wool clothing, sleepwear and sleeping bags … Read more

Top Merino Clothing & Sleepwear Questions from Our Customers

• safe sleep
• baby sleep

Recent Changes to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Safe Sleep Recommendations

Safe infant sleep information has always been important to us here at The Sleep Store. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently issued its 2022 recommendations for safer infant sleep, t … Read more

Recent Changes to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Safe Sleep Recommendations

• Pregnant
• Expecting
• Maternity

Sleeping While Pregnant

How to Get Better Sleep When Pregnant By Andrina Wilson Getting a good night’s sleep while you’re pregnant can feel impossible. It is estimated that up to 80% of women will struggle wit … Read more

Sleeping While Pregnant

• Newborn
• Newborn Sleep
• Most Popular Newborn
• Most Popular
• Expecting
• Pregnant

Sleep Tight Baby Bed Review

Why don't we sell padded nests or pods? You may have noticed that we don't sell padded nests or baby pods at The Sleep Store, even though they are super popular. They seem to be in ever … Read more

Sleep Tight Baby Bed Review

• Pregnant
• Expecting
• Maternity
• Pregnancy

What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag

By Andrina Wilson - Midwife & Certified Sleep Consultant Packing your maternity bag for birth is one of the most exciting parts of getting ready for your new baby. Your anticipation is thro … Read more

What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag

• newborn sleep
• most popular
• expecting
• summer

How to keep your nursery cool in summer

We can get some pretty hot, humid nights here in Aotearoa which can make settling to sleep difficult for our little ones. It can also make it difficult to keep the nursery to the World Health Or … Read more

How to keep your nursery cool in summer

• 3 - 6 months
• newborn

How to Fit a Sassy by Nestling Snap Nappy

Fitting modern cloth nappies to prevent leaks is easier than you think, especially once you've done it a few times. They're designed to fit like a pair of underwear. Follow the steps below to en … Read more

How to Fit a Sassy by Nestling Snap Nappy

• nappies
• 3-6 months
• 6-9 months
• 9-18 months

Cloth Nappy Wash Routines

You’ve jumped on board and started using modern cloth nappies for your little one – woohoo! But how do you go about starting a washing routine to keep them clean and fresh so they&rs … Read more

Cloth Nappy Wash Routines

• expecting
• pregnancy
• newborn
• 3-6 months
• nappies

Modern Cloth Nappies

There’s so much to think about when you’re pregnant and about to bring a little one into the world. From which bassinet or cot is safest to what “size 000” means, it can … Read more

Modern Cloth Nappies

• Baby Sleep
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• Newborn
• Swaddling
• Swaddles Buying Guide
• 3-6 Months Sleep
• summer

Summer Swaddles Information

Best Swaddles & Advice for Summer Watch our top 3 picks for summer swaddles video Compare summer swaddles Fitted summer swaddle information Factors to consider when choosing a swaddle What … Read more

Summer Swaddles Information

• gifts
• registry

Best Practical Baby Gifts

Knowing what to give a new mum or baby can be a tough decision. They can often be overwhelmed with a huge range of cute soft toys, booties or bodysuits, lovely gifts, but in reality, there are o … Read more

Best Practical Baby Gifts

• Newborn Sleep
• Swaddling
• 3-6 Months Sleep

Swaddling Instructions

Down Up, Down Up Technique This is Dr Harvey Karp's DUDU - Down Up, Down Up - technique which is very effective for calming babies & helping them sleep longer. If you have any family history … Read more

Swaddling Instructions

• Newborn
• 4th Trimester
• Most Popular Newborn
• Newborn Sleep
• Swaddling

The Happiest Baby Techniques - The 5 S's

When you are looking for solutions for a crying baby or helping a newborn sleep, look no further than the amazing 5 S's techniques. These techniques are so good, they inspired us to found The Sl … Read more

The Happiest Baby Techniques - The 5 S's