Sleep

Sleep is extremely important for children’s growth and development.
Sleep influences a child’s behaviour, growth, attention, learning, memory.
It affects their overall physical and mental well-being.
Healthy sleep routines are essential in promoting a child’s growth and development.

16 September, 2019

What bedding not to add to your baby’s bed

A good, safe sleep environment equals the potential to a good night sleep. Be mindful as not all products available are needed in your baby’s bed. All bedding is not […]
9 September, 2019

Sleep needs: newborn – 3 years

Each child has different sleep requirements although a child will generally be consistent in their sleep needs from one day to the next. Just like us, babies have a […]
9 September, 2019

Signs of a sleepy baby

A baby will tell you what their needs are through various cues. This includes cues when a baby is tired. It is their way of expressing themselves and their […]
9 July, 2019

Refusing to go to bed

In an ideal world your little one would be so tired that at the mention of bedtime will have them happily head off to bed. Unfortunately, this it is […]
9 June, 2019

Ditching the daytime sleep

As a child grows and develops eventually they will cease requiring as many sleeps during the day and it is inevitable that all children ditch the daytime sleep. The […]
9 June, 2019

Cat naps

Having a baby that cat naps can be a struggle. It can leave you exhausted and may seem like your baby is not establishing a good, solid sleep pattern. […]
9 May, 2019

My child keeps getting out of bed

You have said goodnight to your child, tucked them in and rather than go to sleep they keep getting out of bed. Yes, it can be frustrating but generally […]
9 May, 2019

Settling a newborn to sleep

Newborns cry to express themselves. Crying is a normal way for a newborn to communicate. A newborn will cry mostly because they are hungry, thirsty, hot or cold, wet […]
9 April, 2019

Bed wetting

For a child bed wetting can be stressful and shameful. Bed wetting is quite common in childhood. While most children generally are dry and toilet trained by 3 during […]
9 January, 2019

Developing a bedtime routine

A consistent bedtime routine can be the key to a calm, smooth bedtime transition. It’s important to establish a realistic good bedtime routine. there is no point in developing […]
9 January, 2019

Developing a sleep technique

The sleep needs constantly change during childhood. Each child will have different sleep patterns. It is key to develop a sleep routine and technique that works for both you […]
9 January, 2019

Struggle to get my baby to sleep

Conquering your baby’s sleep can often seem like a never ending struggle. The first step is to evaluate the overall daily routine of your baby. Sometimes it may be […]
9 November, 2018

Safe sleeping

Safe sleep practices can not only provide piece of mind but can reduce the risks of SIDS, SUIDS and sleeping accidents as well as assist in establishing a good […]
21 October, 2018

Choosing a mattress for a child

Where to start and what to look for in a mattress when not all mattresses are the same. Given a child can sleep up to 14 hours it is […]
21 October, 2018

How much bedding to use

Babies are not able to regulate their own temperature. They need to have airflow around their head and face to ensure they don’t overheat. Knowing the right amount of […]
9 September, 2018

My baby wakes at the slightest noise

Despite your best efforts your baby wakes at the slightest noise. What can you do? Generally we often inadvertently make the common mistake of ensuring that our little baby […]
28 June, 2018

Sleep disruptions

Babies and young children often have sleep changes. Sometimes your child may start (or continue) to have a sleep ‘glitch’ where sleeping has become a struggle or there are […]
9 January, 2018

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

SIDS is the acronym for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. SIDS is often known as ‘cot death’ or ‘crib death’. While the exact cause of SIDS is largely unknown researchers […]
9 January, 2018

My baby wakes when transferred to bed

There will be times when you are unable to avoid your baby falling asleep in the car or the pram or on you. What can you do to help […]
9 January, 2012

Co-sleeping

Co-sleeping can involve having your baby in bed with you, which is often the automatic assumption when someone says they co-sleep with their baby. Although it can also be […]
9 January, 2012

Controlled crying

Controlled crying is still a much used method of settling children into a sleep regime. Controlled crying is a strategy for settling your baby to sleep. Controlled crying is a […]
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