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Sleep Regressions

2-Year Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and What to Do

The 2-year sleep regression brings bedtime battles, night waking, and new fears. Learn why your toddler's sleep has changed and what actually helps.

·9 min read
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Development & Age Guides

Baby Sleep Schedule by Age: Newborn to 12 Months (UK Guide)

Baby sleep schedule by age from newborn to 12 months. Wake windows, nap times, and total sleep needs at every stage. Evidence-based UK guide.

·10 min read
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Getting Help

How Much Does a Baby Sleep Consultant Cost in the UK? (2026)

Baby sleep consultant costs in the UK range from £50 to £1,000+. We break down pricing, what's included, and whether it's worth the investment for your family.

·8 min read
Sleep Regressions

6-Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and What to Expect

The 6-month sleep regression is not a true regression. It is usually caused by starting solids, teething, rolling, and emerging separation anxiety. Learn what is really going on.

·9 min read
Environment & Routine

When to Stop Swaddling: NHS Advice, Signs of Rolling + a 7-Night Plan

NHS and Lullaby Trust advice is to stop swaddling as soon as your baby shows signs of rolling — usually 3-4 months. The exact signs to watch for, plus a calm 7-night transition plan.

·8 min read
Common Sleep Problems

Baby Won't Sleep at Night: Common Causes and What to Try

If your baby will not sleep at night, the cause depends on their age. From newborn day-night confusion to sleep associations and separation anxiety, here is what is going on.

·10 min read
Common Sleep Problems

Overtired Baby: Signs, Causes, and What Actually Helps

An overtired baby produces extra cortisol, making it harder for them to fall asleep and stay asleep. Learn the signs by age, the overtiredness cycle, and what helps.

·9 min read
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Life Changes

New Baby and Toddler Sleep: Managing Sleep When a Sibling Arrives

A new sibling changes everything about sleep. Learn why toddlers regress, how to manage different bedtimes, and what to expect in the first month with two children.

·9 min read
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Toddler Sleep

Potty Training and Sleep: Night Nappies, Dryness Ages + What Works

Day and night dryness are completely different skills — night dryness can lag by years and that's normal. When to ditch night nappies and how to protect sleep during potty training.

·8 min read
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Parental Wellbeing

Single Parent and Baby Sleep: Practical Support When You're Doing It Alone

Solo parenting and baby sleep is tough without a tag-team partner. Realistic advice on bedtime alone, safe sleep when exhausted, building support, and protecting your mental health.

·9 min read
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Family & Lifestyle

Working Parents and Baby Sleep: Managing Nursery, Naps, and the Compressed Evening

Returning to work doesn't ruin your baby's sleep. Learn why nursery naps differ from home, how to coordinate with childcare, and how to make the most of compressed evenings.

·9 min read
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Sleep Environment

White Noise for Babies: Safe Volume, Real Benefits + the Research

White noise genuinely helps many babies fall asleep faster — at the right volume and distance. The safety rules (50dB, placement), what the research shows, and when to wean it.

·8 min read

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