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Introduction to Babies 6 to 12 Months

New sleep challenges usually start to face parents from about 5 months of age, as your baby becomes more mobile, interested in her surroundings and teething starts. Your baby may be moving about … Read more

Introduction to Babies 6 to 12 Months

The 7 Sleep Stealers

There are seven main “sleep stealers,” or reasons your child isn’t sleeping well; she may be affected by one of them, by a combination of several, or - if you’ve hit the … Read more

The 7 Sleep Stealers

Baby-Carrying Safety Information

Baby-carrying done properly is very safe! Always follow the carrier instructions exactly and/or learn how to safely use your carrier from a qualified baby-carrying consultant who has ha … Read more

Baby-Carrying Safety Information

Gently Encourage your Baby to Self Settle

Everyone talks about self settling...but is it really so important? Wouldn't encouraging your baby to self settle mean using some sleep training that involves lots of crying and is totally again … Read more

Gently Encourage your Baby to Self Settle

Sleep Associations and Self Settling

Teaching your baby to self settle at bedtime can be one of the biggest challenges you will face with your baby's sleep. It is an essential step in your baby learning to sleep through the night. … Read more

Sleep Associations and Self Settling

Sleep & Holidays

You've been looking forward to your holiday for ages and can't wait for the rest and relaxation! But if your baby doesn't sleep well while you are away, your holiday experience may be far less e … Read more

Sleep & Holidays

Night Toilet Training

A child usually masters daytime toileting before they can keep their bed dry at night. Don’t be concerned if your toddler wets the bed, because most children under the age of five years st … Read more

Night Toilet Training

Frequent night-waking & co-sleeping

Baby sleep problem I was wondering if you could give me any advice for my nearly 7 month old son. He has been co sleeping with us at night time as he is a frequent waker (for breast feeding) … Read more

Frequent night-waking & co-sleeping

Colic Solutions

You can calm the uncontrollable crying you are experiencing with colic! Babies who cry a lot are often diagnosed with 'colic' by their GP or other medical professional. Parents are told their ba … Read more

Colic Solutions

Tips on helping your child nap well in childcare

Whether you’re returning to work for financial reasons, your own sanity or to further your career, the decision to put your child into childcare is always a tough one. You may have just go … Read more

Tips on helping your child nap well in childcare

Preparing to Breastfeed

Written by Andrina Wilson - Registered Midwife & Certified Holistic Sleep Consultant For many women, the decision to breastfeed might not be a conscious one. We are lucky that in our little … Read more

Preparing to Breastfeed

Why Use a Baby Sleeping Bag or Sleep Sack?

If you are trying to decide if a baby sleeping bag is right for your baby, here are some great benefits from using a sleeping bag or sleep sack: Comfort baby and keep her warm, without … Read more

Why Use a Baby Sleeping Bag or Sleep Sack?

Safety Issues with Swaddling

Swaddling is an ancient art which is extremely popular with today's parents, as it is such an effective tool for better baby sleep. However we would like to ensure you are well informed about … Read more

Safety Issues with Swaddling

30 Fun ideas to keep your little ones entertained during lockdown

This isn’t our first rodeo. Or lockdown. We’ve been here before. But no matter how many times we’ve been here, it is always good to get some new ideas for keeping the li … Read more

30 Fun ideas to keep your little ones entertained during lockdown

Sleep Suit FAQ

Get your sleep suit FAQ's answered with The Sleep Store's most commonly asked questions: Why use a sleep suit? If your child is starting to move around more, walk or climb, the legs on a … Read more

Sleep Suit FAQ

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Introduction to Babies 6 to 12 Months

The 7 Sleep Stealers

Baby-Carrying Safety Information

Gently Encourage your Baby to Self Settle

Sleep Associations and Self Settling

Sleep & Holidays

Night Toilet Training

Frequent night-waking & co-sleeping

Colic Solutions

Tips on helping your child nap well in childcare

Preparing to Breastfeed

Why Use a Baby Sleeping Bag or Sleep Sack?

Safety Issues with Swaddling

30 Fun ideas to keep your little ones entertained during lockdown

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