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
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