Comparing Travel Cots
Compare our range of portacots with this easy to follow guide. We get lots of enquiries about which is the 'best'! In reality, which is best depends on what you'll us
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toddler sleep
Dummies - Using & Weaning 4-18 Months
If you are reading this article, it's likely your baby has been using a dummy for a few months. Perhaps you are wondering if dummy use is OK. Or perhaps your baby is waking ma
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Moving from sleeping bag to bedding
As your child gets close to moving to a bed or starts to protest about wearing a sleeping bag, you may be wondering how to make the transition to traditional bedding.
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When to Introduce a Pillow
The Sleep Store's view on pillows
We generally recommend a pillow from about 2 years old, however there is no reason to introduce one if the child has not asked for one
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Adjusting to and from daylight saving time
Newborn babies are usually not affected by the start or finish of Daylight Saving. However, older babies and children can be affected for a week or two and you may have
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Early Waking Suggestions
One of the most common sleep problems we encounter is early waking...... Mums and dads just don't want to get woken up at 5.30am every day!
Elizabeth Pantley (author of
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Popular Questions - What is Verbal Reassurance or VR?
Popular questions
No 5 - What is Verbal Reassurance or VR?
Verbal reassurance is our most popular sleep training technique which we highly recommend for babies over 4 mon
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My Toddler won't Settle at Bedtime
Toddlers are renowned for tantrums and limit testing, and bedtime is no exception!
Children who have been self settling easily and sleeping through the night for ages can sudd
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The 18 Month Sleep Regression - What to Do When it Strikes
Your little one has been sleeping like a dream...off to sleep on their own and sleeping through the night, then BAM, they get close to 18 months and their sleep goes out the window! Annette
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Moving from Cot to Bed Thread
The Sleep Store posted
Moving from a cot to a bed - do you have any handy tips to share with us? Thanks heaps :-)
Our Fac
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Choosing & Using a Sleep Trainer Clock
Children waking too early in the morning is a problem for the whole family. When children don’t get enough sleep overnight, they will be grumpy during the day. And
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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 sta
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Hot Tips for Helping Toddlers to Sleep
Whether you are teaching your toddler to sleep through the night or have a toddler who is usually a good sleeper, the following tips can help improve your toddler's sleep
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Sharing a Bedroom Thread
The Sleep Store asked:
Sharing bedrooms? If you have children who share a bedroom, would you like to share your experiences please? The age they started sharing, any tips
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1 Year Old Ending Up in Mum's Bed
Toddler sleep problem:
My daughter has just turned one and we have got ourselves into a habit of putting her in our bed in the middle of the night if she wakes. We are ke
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