Baby Sleep Blog
Free tips, guides, and advice for every age and stage — from newborn to toddler
Pre-School Sleep at 3-5 Years: Nightmares, Bedroom Monsters, and School Readiness
A guide to sleep challenges between 3 and 5 years — nightmares and night terrors at their peak, bedtime stalling, dropping the last nap, and how school start affects sleep.
Sleep During Pregnancy: Why It Gets Harder and What Actually Helps
Why sleep deteriorates during pregnancy, safe sleeping positions, hormonal changes, restless legs, and practical strategies for the third trimester. This is about YOUR sleep.
Postpartum Insomnia: When the Baby Sleeps but You Cannot
Why some parents cannot sleep even when their baby is sleeping. Hypervigilance, hormonal shifts, and when to speak to your GP about postpartum insomnia treatment in the UK.
Overtired or Undertired? How to Tell the Difference
Learn the signs of an overtired vs undertired baby, understand the science behind sleep pressure, and discover how to read your baby's unique sleep cues.
Nursery Setup for Better Sleep: What You Actually Need (and What You Don't)
A Lullaby Trust-aligned guide to setting up a safe nursery for baby sleep. What you genuinely need, what is marketing hype, and how to do it on any budget.
Night Weaning: When to Stop Night Feeds + a Gentle Weekly Plan
When can babies drop night feeds? Usually somewhere between 6 and 12 months — but readiness matters more than age. The signs to look for and a gentle week-by-week plan.
Night Terrors vs Nightmares in Babies and Toddlers: What Is the Difference?
Night terrors and nightmares look completely different and need different responses. When they start, what causes them, what to do, and when to speak to your GP.
Night Feeds: When Do Babies Stop Needing Them?
Night feeds are normal and protective. Learn when babies typically reduce them, how breast and formula differ, and when to talk to your GP or health visitor.
Newborn Sleep: The Complete 0-3 Month Guide
Everything you need to know about newborn sleep — what's normal, safe sleep essentials, the fourth trimester, and when it gets better. Evidence-based guidance for UK parents.
New Year Sleep Reset: Getting Your Baby's Routine Back on Track
Baby's sleep fallen apart after Christmas? A January reset works best with one change at a time, realistic goals, and the natural darkness on your side.
Nap Refusal: Why Your Baby Suddenly Won't Nap
Nap refusal is one of the most stressful parts of parenthood. Learn why babies refuse naps at different ages, whether it's a strike or a transition, and what you can do.
When to Move Baby to Their Own Room: What the Evidence Says
The Lullaby Trust recommends room-sharing for at least six months. Learn what the research shows, signs of readiness, and how to make the move gradually and safely.
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