Baby sleeping advice

Helping your baby to sleep well

Sleep is the holy grail to any new parent! Right now, it might seem as if you'll never have a full night's sleep again, but hang in there - once you establish a good routine, you'll get that rest you're longing for.

It may seem a long way away at the moment, but trust us - the day will come when both you and your baby can sleep through the night peacefully.

The key to achieving this milestone is to help your baby learn good sleeping habits early on. Sleeping is a skill, like any other, and gently showing your baby how bedtime works will lay the foundation for more advanced skills, like self-soothing and resettling when they wake.

To help you, we’ve put together lots of helpful tips on establishing a sleep routine – plus, we created a handy (and free!) downloadable sleep chart to help you work out your baby’s own natural sleep pattern.

How much sleep does my baby need?

How much sleep do babies need?

It may seem as if your baby isn't sleeping much at all - especially in the middle of the night! - but babies' growing brains and bodies actually need quite a lot of snooze time.

Tips for your baby's bedtime routine

Your baby's bedtime routine

Are you planning to share a bed with your baby at some point? Here's what you need to know about co-sleeping.

How do I get my baby to settle?

Helping your baby settle

Settling is the last part of the bedtime routine - a calming ritual that will help your baby learn to drift off to sleep peacefully.

How to let your baby sleep safely

Letting your baby sleep safely

A few simple precautions will help ensure that your little one stays safe and sound while sleeping.