My baby is partially sighted/blind – how do I help them sleep? How does light affect my baby’s sleep patterns? Newborn babies (0 to around 3-months) sleep (and wake) throughout the 24-hours as new parents know too well! By 6 months of age babies take most of their sleep at night and day naps [...]
How do I get the television (and other electronics!) out of my child’s room without causing a week-long meltdown? In general, toddlers who have electronics in their room and use them right before bedtime get less sleep and have more sleep problems than ones who don’t. It may appear that the [...]
What’s the best sleepwear for my baby? The most important thing in sleepwear is to avoid over heating your baby because over heating is associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). As such, natural fibers such as cotton are often best for sleepwear. Babies should not wear any head [...]
When can my child sleep with a pillow? After the age of two, children can start to sleep with a pillow. Earlier than this places them at risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and is not recommended. It is safer to introduce a pillow once your child is in a bed and to not use any pillows while [...]
How can I build good sleep habits for my baby? There are many ways to do this, particularly after 3 months of age when your baby’s crying should have settled down and your baby is becoming more alert and awake during the daytime. Start by establishing a feed-play-sleep pattern, that is feed your [...]
When is it safe to let my baby sleep on his tummy? We advise putting babies to sleep on their back in the first year of life because sleeping on their tummy has been associated with an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). However, once babies start to roll, they often roll over by [...]
My child has ADHD. What are some strategies I can use to make sure he gets the best sleep possible. Sleep problems – such as coming in and out of the room at the start of the night or wanting mom or dad next to them as they fall asleep at the start of the night – are very common in children [...]
I have bad insomnia. Is my little one at risk for developing insomnia? It is true that sleep disturbances such as insomnia tend to run in families. This may be both for genetic reasons (you pass your genes onto your children which may increase his or her risk of developing insomnia) and [...]
How can I keep my baby warm at night without blankets? It is dangerous for an infant to overheat at night. For example, the bedroom typically should be kept cool – sometimes recommended at around 18C (between 16 and 20 degrees Celsius, or between ) and parents should make sure that their baby is [...]
Is co-sleeping a safety concern in other cultures? There are lots of mixed opinions about co-sleeping. And, yes, it does vary quite a bit world-wide. However, there is always a safety risk to co-sleeping (sharing the same bed or sleep surface) if your little one is younger than 12-months-old. For [...]