Baby Sleep Blog
Free tips, guides, and advice for every age and stage — from newborn to toddler
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.
Do Formula-Fed Babies Sleep Better? What the Evidence Shows
Does a bottle of formula before bed help babies sleep longer? Mostly no. What the research shows about breastfeeding, formula and night waking.
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.
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.
Best Baby Sleeping Bags UK: What to Buy for Every TOG and Budget
The baby sleeping bags worth buying in the UK: the safety features that matter (BS 8510), why cheap bags are usually fine, and the ones we suggest by TOG.
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.
Baby Room Temperature 16-20°C: NHS + Lullaby Trust Advice
What the NHS and Lullaby Trust advise on baby room temperature: the 16-20°C range, a TOG chart for every reading, and the overheating signs to check.
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.
How to Get a 9-12 Month Old to Sleep Through the Night
Why 9-12 month sleep gets harder: pulling to stand, the 12-month regression, separation anxiety at its peak, teething in batches, and the nap transition.
How to Get a 6-9 Month Old to Sleep: Regression + Naps
6 month old sleep suddenly harder? The 8-month regression, the 3-to-2 nap transition, solids and separation anxiety, and what actually helps at 6-9 months.
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