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How to Choose a Safe Cot for Your Baby

There are so many things to think about when you become pregnant and are planning for your little one’s arrival. From what to eat to what to do, to which products are best for babies. &nb … Read more

How to Choose a Safe Cot for Your Baby

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Introducing & Using a Comforter

What is a comforter or blankie? A small blanket or soft toy specifically designed to be used for settling babies older than 7 months and providing comfort in times of transition. "A cudd … Read more

Introducing & Using a Comforter

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4 Month Old Having 2 Night Feeds

The baby sleep problem Hi i have a 4month old boy and he was 10 pounds born and right from the word go has had trouble sleeping. He is fully on formula feed. He can sleep and will sleep in my ar … Read more

4 Month Old Having 2 Night Feeds

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Tips for Getting Your Newborn to Fall Asleep

We've all heard the expression 'sleeping like a baby'.....but in reality, getting your baby to sleep is often harder than it sounds!!! We find that the most common reasons for a baby crying are … Read more

Tips for Getting Your Newborn to Fall Asleep

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Resettling Techniques for Babies 3-6 Months

When your baby is a newborn, a feed is usually offered for every night waking as the first option. Our midwives tell us or we read about how babies tummies are tiny and they need regular feeds. S … Read more

Resettling Techniques for Babies 3-6 Months

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6 Month Old Waking Every 3 Hours

The Baby Sleep Problem My daughter has started to wake every 3 hours. She use to wake only once about 3-4am. But then she got a cough and cold and then woke every time she had a coughing fit. Be … Read more

6 Month Old Waking Every 3 Hours

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6 Month Old Now Hard To Settle

The baby sleep problem "I was wondering if you could help me, my little boy has been a great sleeper for 6 months, I was able to put him down for his day sleeps and at night with out too much fu … Read more

6 Month Old Now Hard To Settle

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2 1/2 Year Old Needs Parents to Lie With Her

The toddler sleep problem Do you have any pointers on how to put a overactive 2.5yrs to bed without us sitting in there for 20min or more till she drops off. It doesn't have to be classes if the … Read more

2 1/2 Year Old Needs Parents to Lie With Her

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18 Month Old Waking & Needs Mum to Resettle

The Toddler Sleep Problem: Overview of toddler sleep problem: 1 Age of toddler: 18 months2. Where does your toddler sleep? In a crib, sharing a room with his older brother 3. Tell me about your … Read more

18 Month Old Waking & Needs Mum to Resettle

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1 Year Old Needs to Be Held at Bedtime

The toddler sleep problem: We have had problems with our 1 year old daughter. Last week I ended up on a mattress on the floor with her each night as she just woke up every time I put her in her … Read more

1 Year Old Needs to Be Held at Bedtime

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22 Months Needs Rocking to Fall Asleep

The Toddler Sleep Problem: My son's sleeping started to go downhill at about 4 months of age. At this stage he had previously been a great sleeper who slept consistently through the night since … Read more

22 Months Needs Rocking to Fall Asleep

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1 Year Old Waking at 4am

The toddler sleep problem: My son turned one on the 14th October. He has never slept through the night, mostly because of reccurring ear infections/burst ear drums etc. He recently had grommets put … Read more

1 Year Old Waking at 4am

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What Does Teaching Your Baby to Self Settle mean?

At The Sleep Store we're here to support and guide you to decide what is best for YOUR family. Since 2006 we've helped thousands of families find the sleep solutions they need. In this article, … Read more

What Does Teaching Your Baby to Self Settle mean?

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Solving sleep problems after holidays

It's extremely common for sleep problems to develop either during or after holidays, even with children who have previously been excellent sleepers. Your child may now be needing extra help … Read more

Solving sleep problems after holidays

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Did Night Sleep Training Help Day Sleeps?

The Sleep Store posted: Have you found that teaching your baby to sleep through the night also improved their day sleeps?   Our Facebook community replied: Babies sleep through the night no … Read more

Did Night Sleep Training Help Day Sleeps?