Baby Sleep Blog
Free tips, guides, and advice for every age and stage — from newborn to toddler
Dummies and Baby Sleep: UK Parents' Guide
Dummy use at sleep is associated with a substantially lower SIDS risk, and features in Lullaby Trust safer sleep guidance. When to introduce, the dummy run problem, and when to wean.
Dropping the Third Nap: Your Guide to the 3-to-2 Nap Transition
When is your baby ready to drop from three naps to two? Learn the signs of readiness, what to expect during the transition, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
Dream Feeds: What the NHS Says, Do They Work + How to Do One
Do dream feeds actually work? What NHS guidance says, the evidence for and against, exactly how to do one, and the signs it's time to stop.
Cot to Bed Transition: When to Move and How to Make It Work
When should your toddler move from cot to bed? Most sleep experts say later than you think. Learn the signs of readiness, safety essentials, and what to expect.
Contact Napping: Why Your Baby Only Sleeps on You (And Whether That's OK)
Your baby isn't broken because they only nap on you. Contact napping is one of the most biologically normal behaviours in infancy. Learn why it happens, when it's fine, and what to consider if you're ready for a change.
Co-Sleeping and Bed-Sharing: An Evidence-Based Safety Guide
Co-sleeping and bed-sharing are not the same thing. Learn the evidence-based risk factors, Lullaby Trust guidance, and how to reduce risk if you choose to bed-share.
Co-Parenting and Baby Sleep: When You Cannot Agree on What to Do
Why baby sleep causes conflict between partners, how one parent becomes the default, and what happens when you disagree about sleep training. Evidence-based guidance for UK parents.
Clock Changes and Baby Sleep: What UK Parents Need to Know
UK clock changes disrupt baby sleep twice a year. Learn why babies struggle with the shift, why spring forward is harder, and the principles for helping them adjust.
Clocks Go Back and Baby Sleep: UK Autumn Clock Change Guide
When the clocks go back in October, babies often start waking at 5am. Learn why the autumn clock change disrupts sleep and how to help your baby adjust.
Christmas and Baby Sleep: How to Protect Sleep Without Missing the Fun
Christmas disrupts baby sleep through visitors, travel, excitement, and late nights. Practical principles for protecting sleep basics while enjoying the festive season.
Formula Before Bed to Help Baby Sleep? What the Evidence Shows
Does a bottle of formula before bed help babies sleep longer? Mostly no — what the research really shows about breastfeeding, formula and sleep, and what actually helps.
Blackout Blinds and Baby Sleep: Do They Actually Make a Difference?
Blackout blinds are one of the most cost-effective sleep improvements for babies. Learn the melatonin science, when darkness matters most, and budget solutions for UK parents.
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