Sometimes when a young child starts to climb out of the cot and as a result may present a danger to themselves, parents introduce a big bed.  When the child is under a certain age-

4 Early months suggestions Master a pre-sleep ritual Whenever you are ready, do this in the bedroom that your child will sleep in, dim the lights, connect, and engage, telling them you love them as

  Consider your wake times Having a regular wake time, no later than 730am allows you to set the tone for naps and bedtime! It can be challenging when you have been up at night,

  How old is your child Your child’s age has implications on their sleep profile.  Beyond 6 months we understand that longer night and daytime sleep is achievable – before this age we work towards

  Consider the sleep environment   Consider the transition to a formal cot. After about 4 months big cot is more appropriate. Have you considered if some wakes are due to proximity to you or

  Your child’s sleep profile is a challenge Despite your best efforts, at 6 months of age plus you still experience several challenges such as sleep resistance, frequent night waking, long wake times over-night, excessive

  Is there an ideal age when children should stop sleeping in their parent’s bed and if so, what is it?   I don’t feel that there are any specific ages to cease bed-sharing.  When

Try to avoid thinking of your child's sleep as a destination. Sleep improvements will come, and they also sometimes go. There are multiple reasons why your child may wake, that does not indicate a "sleep

  Try not to worry You cannot spoil your baby -there are no such things as bad habits- focus on meeting their needs with loving responses.   Have a regular wake time Babies thrive when

4 Reasons to provide a feed earlier at bedtime May improve sleep ability If you aim to have the last feed over at least 45m before sleep time and you have also then use the

Improving sleep- what it is and what it is not   It's not about training, crying alone, rigid routines, making your child fit into your life, attempting to get your child to do something they