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Growth Spurts and Baby Sleep: Why Your Good Sleeper Suddenly Isn't (And What to Do)
Baby suddenly feeding constantly and waking more at night? It may be a growth spurt. Learn the commonly reported timings, how to tell a spurt from a regression or illness, and how to respond.
Teething and Sleep: What Actually Helps
Teething is often blamed for weeks of bad sleep — but the research tells a different story. Learn what's normal, what's not, and when to see your GP.
Starting Nursery and Baby Sleep: How Your Child Adjusts to Childcare
Starting nursery disrupts baby sleep through shorter naps, new caregivers, and emotional adjustment. Learn how long adaptation takes and how to support the transition.
Separation Anxiety and Sleep: Why Your Baby Suddenly Won't Let You Leave
Separation anxiety is a sign of healthy attachment, not a sleep problem. Learn when it peaks, why it disrupts bedtime and night waking, and what the developmental science tells us about this challenging phase.
Motor Milestones and Sleep: Why Your Baby Practises Rolling, Crawling, and Standing at 3am
Babies practise new motor skills during sleep — rolling, crawling, pulling to stand. Learn why it happens, how long it lasts, and what the Lullaby Trust says about rolling.
Illness and Baby Sleep: Colds, Ear Infections, and Fever
Why baby sleep falls apart during illness, how to support them without creating new habits, and when to see your GP. Evidence-based guidance for UK parents.
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