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To routine or not to routine

Routine is so important when working on little ones’ sleep and I personally always advise following a routine with set timings for the day.

Are there things I can do to help my newborn develop good sleep habits?

Here are a few things you can do to start helping your baby get onto the right path with their sleeping habits

Meet Jago, our baby boy and the one who unknowingly kick-started the Sleep Chief journey

When I was pregnant our biggest fear was the sleep deprivation, so I decided to really delve deep into the subject.

Do formula-fed babies sleep better than breast-fed babies?⁠

Is it a myth? What evidence is there to suggest that formula milk fills up a baby more than breast milk?

How do you get your baby to take one of their naps on-the-go?⁠

Discover some ways to create a more optimal sleep environment and encourage sleep for on-the-go cases!

Featured in: The Sun newspaper

Getting children to sleep through the night is no easy feat for parents. But we’ve spoken to a trained sleep consultant who provides...

Is it ok to feed my baby to sleep?

If you feel like you’ve reached a point where feeding to sleep has become a problem or it’s all getting too much for you then read on.

Are you ready, ready?

When it comes to making changes to your baby’s sleep, as the parents you really need to be ready. As in, really ready!

Ways to get your toddler to like bedtime

If your little one is resistant or fighting bedtime and generally protesting during the last part of the evening there are ways to shift...

How does sleep deprivation affect you as parents?⁠

⁠ A lack in energy and snapping at your partner are things which feel unavoidable when we have had awful sleep but the effects of sleep...

How important is having a daytime nap routine?

Most new parents understand the importance of a bedtime routine in the evenings, but how important is having a daytime nap routine?

My baby is an early riser, what can I do?

Here are some things to look at: 💤 Is their sleep environment dark enough? Even a chink of light can be enough to stop your baby’s brain...

Should you be worried about the 4 month regression?⁠

Firstly, the 4 month regression is actually a positive sign as it means that your baby’s sleep is progressing.

Should I Do A Dream Feed?

A dream feed is something you can try before your baby is sleeping through the night to gently nudge them towards doing so.

Just give them a minute or two…⁠

A good tip when it comes to working on your baby’s sleep is to simply give them a bit of time when they start making noise during the night.

My baby doesn’t want to nap in their crib/cot, what can I do?

It’s really common and totally normal for babies to not want to nap in their cot - I mean, mum’s chest is just so comfy?

Why will my baby only take short naps?

If your baby is looking wide awake 20-30 minutes after they’re put down, rather than snoozing peacefully there are a few reasons why.

Should A Bath Be Part Of Your Bedtime Routine?

A bath is a great start to a bedtime routine and once your baby is weaned it also becomes very necessary for post-dinner clean downs!

Should You Ever Wake A Sleeping Baby?

Should you ever wake a sleeping baby?⁠ ⁠ Many parents (and grandparents!) would say no but I disagree with this.

Does A Strict Routine Mean Never Leaving The House?

One of the main worries about having a routine is that it will stop parents from living a full life, but this doesn't need to be true.

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