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Blackout Blind Comparison

Lighter evenings and travelling away from home can make bedtime more difficult with young babies staying more alert and toddlers wanting to stay up later because "it's not dark yet!". Blackout … Read more

Blackout Blind Comparison

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What's the Best Lunchbox for Kids? Lunchbox Comparison

Who would have thought that choosing a lunchbox could be such a complex task! Do I need one compartment, two or five? Will it be easy for my toddler to open, will it stand up to being thrown a … Read more

What's the Best Lunchbox for Kids? Lunchbox Comparison

• Newborn Sleep
• 3-6 Months Sleep
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Safer Sleep for Babies

The following content is produced by the Lullaby Trust, the UK's leading experts on safe sleep and SUDI prevention. We really love their safe sleep advice as it is simpl … Read more

Safer Sleep for Babies

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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 … Read more

How to Choose a Safe Cot Mattress

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Catnapping Solutions for Newborns

One of the most common requests we get at The Sleep Store is to help babies sleep longer during the day. Not only are most babies not rested after a 20 or 45 minutes sle … Read more

Catnapping Solutions for Newborns

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Starting Solids... When is the right time?

Health professionals and breastfeeding experts agree that breastmilk or formula is all your baby needs until six months of age. It is important that your baby is both de … Read more

Starting Solids... When is the right time?

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Sleep Store Baby Carrier Videos - "How To's" and Demo's

AN INTRODUCTION TO BABY CARRIERS Below you will find our carrier videos showing you in detai … Read more

Sleep Store Baby Carrier Videos - "How To's" and Demo's

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• Carriers
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Babywearing with a Ring Sling

For thousands of years, in cultures across the world, parents have worn their babies in slings (and other types of carriers like today's front packs). Western 'civilisat … Read more

Babywearing with a Ring Sling

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• Toddler

Onbuhimo Carriers

Based on a traditional Japanese way of carrying, the Onbuhimo has become an extremely popular type of baby carrier. With comfy shoulder straps but no wais … Read more

Onbuhimo Carriers

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Quick & Easy Dinner Inspiration

Coming up with new ideas for quick and easy family meals that the kids will actually eat can be hard! If like me, you have the same meals on rotation every week and need … Read more

Quick & Easy Dinner Inspiration

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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 … Read more

30 Fun ideas to keep your little ones entertained during lockdown

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Fun Fathers Day Gift & Activity Ideas

  If you’re stuck for Father’s Day activity and gift ideas then look no further! Here are some great ideas to help Dad feel loved, appreciated and relax … Read more

Fun Fathers Day Gift & Activity Ideas

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Tips For Coping With Lockdown

  Lockdowns are hard! How are you coping?   We have all been here before and we know we can learn from previous experience and from each other so we decided to … Read more

Tips For Coping With Lockdown

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Love to Dream

If you're interested Love to Dream, here are some FAQ's. Q: How many swaddles do you recommend buying? A: At least two in the a … Read more

Love to Dream

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The What, Why & How of Breast Pumping – Common Pumping Questions Answered

If you’re new to breast pumping or haven’t pumped before it’s easy to be overwhelmed with the ‘how to’. How to start pumping, how to incre … Read more

The What, Why & How of Breast Pumping – Common Pumping Questions Answered