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SLEEP ROUTINES

BABIES HAVE THEIR OWN SLEEP PATTERNS THAT WILL CHANGE AS THEY GROW. SLEEP ROUTINES CAN HELP WITH BETTER SLEEP FOR YOUR BABY AND YOU

GETTING READY TO SLEEP

  • Talk quietly
  • Calmer playtime
  • Prepare sleeping area
  • Reduce lighting
  • Turn on baby monitor
  • Remove distractions
  • Check nappy

NAP TIME

  • Lay baby on back in sleep area
  • Stroke their face to calm them
  • Tell them it’s time to sleep
  • Play relaxing music or white noise
  • Leave baby to sleep

BED TIME

  • Bath if needed (no more than 3x per week)
  • Change nappy
  • Get dressed into pyjamas
  • Feed
  • Brush teeth 
  • Read books, play relaxing music or white noise
  • Lay baby on back in sleep area
  • Stroke their face to calm them
  • Tell them it’s time to sleep
  • Leave baby to sleep

SLEEP STAGES

CRYING BABY GIRL SETTLING SLEEPING
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BABY SLEEPING

Babies usually start understanding night and day at 8-12 weeks, alongside a consistent sleep routine your baby should start sleeping better. Use the sleep requirements to understand when and how much sleep your baby needs

UNCERTAIN SLEEPER

Some babies struggle to sleep or do everything they can to fight sleeping. However with patience, persistence and routine they should learn to settle. Use our settling guide to help get your baby to sleep

LIGHT SLEEPER

Babies may struggle to stay asleep and will wake up at any small noise. However it is important they get the necessary amount of sleep for their age. Use the requirements and settling techniques to get them back to sleep

SLEEPING THROUGH

Babies can start sleeping through the night from 6-12 months old. Although each child will develop at their own pace, keeping consistent sleepinging routines will help your baby to sleep through

IF YOU SUSPECT SOMETHING WRONG OR A CONDITION WORSENS PLEASE SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR BABY, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT