Baby Sleep Blog
Free tips, guides, and advice for every age and stage — from newborn to toddler
Birth Trauma, PTSD, and Sleep: How a Traumatic Birth Affects a Parent's Ability to Rest
How birth trauma and postnatal PTSD affect YOUR sleep as a parent — hypervigilance, flashbacks at night, and where to get specialist help in the UK.
Best White Noise Machines for Babies UK (2026): Top 7 + Portable Picks
Independent comparison of the 7 best baby white noise machines in the UK for 2026 — including the best portable options for the pram. Dreamegg D11, Tommee Tippee Dreammaker, Hatch Rest+, plus safety rules and free alternatives.
Baby Sleeping Bags UK: TOG Chart, Safety Rules + What to Buy
TOG ratings decoded, the safety features that actually matter (BS 8510), why cheap bags are usually fine, and which sleeping bags we suggest to the families we work with.
Baby Bedtime Routine: Step-by-Step Guide (UK)
A simple bedtime routine can transform your baby's sleep. What the research says works, the ideal length, and how to start — NHS and Lullaby Trust aligned.
When Do Babies Sleep Through the Night? What the Research Says
Most parents are told their baby should sleep through by 6 months. The research tells a very different story. Learn what 'sleeping through' actually means, what's normal at each age, and why night waking is not a problem to fix.
Is 25 or 27°C Too Hot for a Baby to Sleep? Temperature + TOG Guide
Nursery at 24, 27, even 30°C in a heatwave? What the Lullaby Trust and NHS actually advise, what to dress your baby in at every temperature (TOG chart), and the overheating signs to check tonight.
Baby Sleep Monitors: SNOO and Owlet UK Review (2026)
Honest UK review of the SNOO bassinet and Owlet smart sock. What the Lullaby Trust says, whether they prevent SIDS, and if they're worth the money.
Baby Sleep at 9 to 12 Months: The Complete Guide to This Busy Stage
Everything you need to know about 9-12 month sleep — pulling to stand, the 12-month regression, separation anxiety at its peak, teething in batches, and approaching the nap transition.
6 to 9 Month Baby Sleep: Regression, 3-to-2 Naps + Night Feeds
6 month old sleep suddenly harder? The 8-month regression, the 3-to-2 nap transition, solids and separation anxiety — everything that changes at 6-9 months and what actually helps.
Baby Sleep at 4-6 Months: Everything Changes
At 4-6 months, your baby's brain upgrades its sleep system — and everything shifts. Learn what's changing, why, and what you can do about it. Evidence-based UK guide.
My Baby Only Sleeps for Me, Not My Partner: Why It Happens and What Helps
Why your baby refuses to settle for one parent at bedtime, what the science says about parental preference, and how the other parent can gradually build their bedtime role.
15-Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and What Helps
Your 15-month-old suddenly won't sleep? Walking, language, separation anxiety, and the 2-to-1 nap transition are likely behind it. Here's what's happening.
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