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Sleep Angels

Become a Sleep Angel with sleep expert Jo Tantum

After working with babies and their families for over twenty five years, Jo Tantum has earned her reputation as the UK”s leading Baby Sleep Expert. Jo has travelled all over the UK and internationally giving help to desperate parents both in celeb land and very normal households and has learned that whoever you are and…

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Toddler sleeping bag

Top tips on stage two sleeping for toddlers

It’s wonderful to tuck your newborn up in a sleeping bag, safe in the knowledge they are in the right Tog for the season and won’t lose their covers in the night.  But when your child gets to the toddler stage they start to want a little more independence in the day – and night.…

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How to swaddle your baby

How to swaddle your baby

How do you swaddle your baby?  With swaddling interest on the increase the experts at The Gro Company believes that Gro-swaddles are the ideal sleep aid for a newborn baby, as it makes them feel safe and secure, and in turn facilitate quality sleep. The reason for the increase is thought to be partly attributable…

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Child development when they are sleeping

Did you know children grow when they are asleep?

Most parents would think twice before putting their children’s feet into ill fitting shoes which could potentially harm their development, so why are many parents unaware that a thin, cheap and unsupported mattress can affect a child’s growth? A two year old child can grow 2 ½ inches (6cm)* per year until adolescence. After this…

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Night terrors last 5 - 30 minutes in children

Baby sleep routines : 6 – 9 months

Establishing a sleeping routine from the outset will help you and your child as they grow. The routine may change over the months but here we outline how to get back on track. 6 to 9 months Although babies are all different, in general their body clocks have adjusted so they will start to sleep through the night…

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Sleeping baby 3-6 months

Baby sleep routines : 3 – 6 months

Establishing a sleeping routine for a 3-6 months old baby can be tricky so we have some advice to get you back on track. 3 to 6 months Babies gradually adjust to their Circadian Rhythm and start to sleep through the night. Typical sleep at this age By three months old, babies are sleeping less but…

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Newborn sleeping child

Baby sleep routines : newborn to 3 months

Establishing a sleeping routine from the outset will help you and your child as they grow. The routine may change over the months but here we outline how to get back on track. Newborn – 3 months When babies are born they haven’t adjusted to their Circadian Rhythm - their body clock – which means they don’t know…

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Tips for help sleep after the clocks change

Tips to help your child to sleep when the clocks change

A new survey has revealed that the Clocks Changing is one of the most common reasons for disturbance to your child’s bedtime routine, and with holidays and friends staying over also featuring in the list, mums and dads need to be on red alert if they want to maintain serenity in the sleep department this…

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Colour affects on your baby

Your baby’s world of colour

We all have our favourite colours, and babies are no exception. We take a look at how colour can have a positive, and negative, effect on our children and how to harmonise their feelings. (It might help them sleep better too!) How colour affects us Psychologically, colours can have an amazing effect on each and every one of us.…

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Night terrors last 5 - 30 minutes in children

Regimented or relaxed baby routine?

Do routines make a happy, reassured child or is it better to go with the flow? Sam Pope tried both philosophies and found that each had their advantages and disadvantages! So she asked Debbie Lewis, professional coach, what it is that children really want and need. Is baby the boss? At my antenatal classes, I always remember the…

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