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Sleep is not a luxury but a necessity for both you and your baby

The benefits of sleeping well go far beyond just feeling better. Parents should know that sleep is not a luxury and it is not something they should feel guilty about wanting for both themselves and their growing babies.

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How your baby's nutrition can influence their sleep

"If baby does not sleep well, it can affect their feeding, and if baby does not feed/eat well, it can affect their sleep."

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Nightmares vs Night Terrors: a parent's guide

Bad dreams usually begin during the toddler years because very young imaginations tend to run wild. Here certified sleep consultant Jolandi Becker explains the difference between nightmares and night terrors, and what parents can do to help their little ones cope.

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So, you think you can't get a good night’s sleep as a breastfeeding mom? You're wrong

Certified sleep consultant Jolandi Becker knows a thing or two about getting a good night's sleep as a breastfeeding mom, and here she dispells 4 common myths about the relationship between restful sleep and breastfeeding.

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New baby? You won't sleep well again for 6 years, says study

Study shows parent's sleep satisfaction and duration does not fully recover for many years after the birth of their first child.

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Baby's routine: how to get your baby into the swing of things

You've finally brought your little bundle of joy home... now it's time to tackle a whole new set of routines and schedules.

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Your baby's sleep cycles explained, and why cat-naps aren't good enough

Do you feel as though your baby's naps are too short? Here's exactly how much sleep they should be getting and a breakdown of exactly what they're receiving every added sleep cycle.

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7 top tips for a much better sleep

Make bedtime a breeze with these 7 tips.

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5 reasons your baby may be struggling to sleep

As your baby gets older, his sleep needs change. Here's why he may not be sleeping through and how you can help him get some shut-eye.

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When will my baby stop taking afternoon naps?

Sometime between one and two, the issue of toddler naps gets a bit blurry. So, should they drop just one nap a day or drop naps completely?

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5 sleep secrets for new moms and dads

It's quite normal to feel like a walking zombie with a new baby. But we've got a few tricks we think might help you catch up on sleep.

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Sleep struggles? Here's help

Can't understand why your baby keeps waking up in the middle of the night? Read on to discover some surprising reasons why he may not be sleeping as well as you’d like.

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Making short naps longer

Is your child a cat-napper? Elizabeth Pantley offers parents some potential solutions.

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The great debate: Co-sleeping – marriage killer or sleep saver?

Is co-sleeping a marriage killer or a sleep saver? Find out what these moms had to say, each having divided opinions.

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Step-by-step method to help your 1-year-old baby sleep through

When it comes to sleep training, the options are endless – and confusing. Here we take a look at one gentle method and break it down to make it easier for you and your partner.

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Willing to try just about anything to get your baby to sleep through the night? Check out this mom's clever sleep hack

It's the conundrum that literally keeps parents up at night. Turns out getting your baby to sleep to morning can be quite easy.

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Making the move from cot to bed

We show you how to make the transition from cot to bed a smooth one

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I tried co-sleeping. This is how it went

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How science can make your baby sleep better

Consider these tips from a psychology professor on how to get your child to sleep better.

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6 of the most creative ways you’ve gotten your baby to sleep

Absolutely nothing is worst than a baby that needs to sleep but won't.

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12 Lullabies from around the world

What is it about lullabies that make babies drift off to sleep? We round up 12 beautiful ones from around the world.

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This is why kids should sleep in the dark

If putting your child to bed has become your nightmare, this might help put and end to those horrible sleep struggles.

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Is your baby a catnapper?

Many young babies sleep like angels in mummy's arms, but only for ten minutes in a cot. Here are some suggestions to help your baby learn to sleep for longer