Do I need to heat my baby's room?
Adding to the endless list of parental worries is how warm your baby’s room should be, particularly in the middle of winter when temperatures drop. It’s imp
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What is White Noise vs Pink Noise vs Brown Noise?
You’ll often hear us talk about White Noise at The Sleep Store and it’s one of our number one recommendations for calming babies and helping them settle at b
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Find the Best Sleeping Bag for Your Baby
Baby Sleeping Bag Guide
Size, fabric type, tog rating, warmth & sleepwear combinations, zip position and more are covered and linked to from thi
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Alternative Baby Shower Gifts
Whilst it’s lovely to give and be given physical gifts, such as clothes, swaddles or body care items for your newborn baby, sometimes, you can have too much of a go
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Grobag Information
Baby sleeping bags are designed to keep babies and toddlers at a safe, comfortable sleeping temperature all night long. This helps them sleep for longer p
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Using Essential Oils Safety During Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Around Newborns
With much gratitude to Gillian Parkinson - Clinical Aromascience Practitioner (NZQA, IFPA, ITEC) at Le’Esscience
Essential oil overview
Essential oils are a compl
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Crane Vaporiser/Humidifier FAQ and Trouble Shooting
Find general advice on how to use a Crane humidifier or aroma diffuser, as well as tips on maintaining and cleaning them in the videos below, or read on for FAQs.
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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
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Baby Shower Etiquette
Baby Showers have changed a lot over the years. Gone are the days of women-only events that fit a specific format, now, they’re more casual, more inclusive and mor
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How to Choose a Safe Cot Mattress
Buying a cot and mattress is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make when setting up your baby’s nursery. It’s also one of the most frequently used i
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Should I choose a bassinet or cot for my baby?
You’re patiently waiting for the arrival of your baby and planning their nursery at the same time. You know you’ll definitely need a cot, but are still decid
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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 in
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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
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Breastfeeding tips and FAQs
We at The Sleep Store are passionate about helping new parents navigate the bumpy journey of parenthood and breastfeeding can be a bumpy ride indeed.
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Popular Questions - How long should I wrap for?
Popular Questions
No 8 - How long should I wrap for?
Most newborns sleep much better swaddled, but once baby is a few months old you may start to wonder w
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