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Swaddling Instructions

Down Up, Down Up Technique This is Dr Harvey Karp's DUDU - Down Up, Down Up - technique which is very effective for calming babies & helping them sleep longer. If you have any family history … Read more

Swaddling Instructions

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Best Practical Baby Gifts

Knowing what to give a new mum or baby can be a tough decision. They can often be overwhelmed with a huge range of cute soft toys, booties or bodysuits, lovely gifts, but in reality, there are o … Read more

Best Practical Baby Gifts

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Camping with a Baby

By Louise Tanguay I’ve camped all my life - from 6 months old, apparently. We’ve also kept up a strong family history of camping, often going away for 2-3 weeks with extended famil … Read more

Camping with a Baby

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Night Weaning Your Toddler From Breastfeeding

Annette Faamausili is one of our Sleep Coaches and offers FREE sleep advice and support in The Sleep Store Toddler Facebook group. She also runs her own business Serene Sleep and has been advi … Read more

Night Weaning Your Toddler From Breastfeeding

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How to get your baby to sleep in a portacot

If you’re planning on travelling with your baby or are leaving them in the care of a relative / friend, you may be worried about how they’ll sleep away from home. After all, everyone … Read more

How to get your baby to sleep in a portacot

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19 Month Old Takes 1 1/2 Hours to Fall Asleep

The Toddler Sleep Problem Can you please help me my 19mth old takes up to 11/2 hours to go to sleep at night he talks and plays and is mostlty quite happy. He wakes most of the time at 7am and … Read more

19 Month Old Takes 1 1/2 Hours to Fall Asleep

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11 Month Old needs Mum to Fall Asleep

The baby sleep problem: I have a 11mth old son who is not sleeping at night. We try and put him down around 7.00 but he will just scream. I have tryed leaving him to scream but that doesn't work … Read more

11 Month Old needs Mum to Fall Asleep

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Playing & Standing in the Cot

The baby sleep problem: Hi Louise I'd love some of your advice for helping our 9 month-old son with his sleeping. He typically has always been a very good sleeper for us, so now that we've reach … Read more

Playing & Standing in the Cot

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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 many times a night for … Read more

Dummies - Using & Weaning 4-18 Months

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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 … Read more

Introducing & Using a Comforter

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Dummies & Newborns

The decision on whether to use, and continue to use a dummy, is completely up to you. It's a topic that everyone has an opinion on, and often won't hesitate to share it with you! At The Sleep … Read more

Dummies & Newborns

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Popular Questions - How long should I swaddle for?

Popular Questions No 8 - How long should I swaddle for? Most newborns sleep much better swaddled, but once baby is a few months old you may start to wonder when is the right time … Read more

Popular Questions - How long should I swaddle for?

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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

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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

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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