Baby Sleep Aids for Easier Bedtimes
Helping your baby settle to sleep can be feel impossible at times, but the right sleep aids can help your baby settle and make bedtime feel calmer for the whole family. Our carefully chosen range of baby sleep aids includes trusted products that help create a consistent, comforting sleep environment from the newborn stage through to toddlerhood and beyond.
White Noise for Settling
One of the most effective options for settling a white noise machine. White noise helps block out household sounds and unexpected noises that can wake a sleeping baby, while also recreating the gentle whooshing sounds they heard in the womb. It's a simple, effective sleep cue that many families use as part of their bedtime routine. Our trusted range from Yogasleep, includes the popular and portable Hushh models for naps on the go and the plu-in Yogasleep Nod for everyday use at home.
Nights Lights for a gentle glow
For older babies and young toddlers, a gentle night light can also become an important part of your bedtime routine. For younger babies, soft lighting helps keep everything dark enough to prevent fully waking baby whilst providing enough light for overnight feeds and nappy changes. Older children often find the comforting glow of a night light reassuring at bedtime. We love the Brave Bear night light and the Glow Friends range, which combines a cuddly comforter with a gentle light and heartbeat sound in one affordable companion.
Comforters for Babies Over 7 months
As babies grow, many families choose to introduce a comforter from around seven months of age. Our collection includes breathable muslin comforters such as the Sleep Bear which are an excellent first comforter, alongside cuddly soft toys for toddlers from brands such as Jellycat and Happy Horse.
Blackout Blinds for a Darker Nursery
You'll also find practical sleep essentials including blackout blinds, ideal for both the nursery and travelling, helping create a dark sleep space even during bright summer evenings or daytime naps. For babies with dry noses or winter sniffles, our humidifiers add moisture to the air, helping little ones breathe easier. Check out our humidifier range which is suitable for the whole family.
Whether you're creating your first bedtime routine or looking for gentle ways to support your growing child, our sleep aids have been carefully selected to help your family enjoy calmer, more restful nights.
Sleep Aids Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I use white noise for my baby?
White noise is one of the most effective sleep tools for babies, especially during the newborn months. It creates a constant, calming sound that mimics the familiar noises babies hear in the womb, helping them feel secure as they settle to sleep. It also masks sudden household and environmental noises, making it less likely that your baby will be disturbed by sounds barking dogs or older children.
At The Sleep Store, we recommend true white noise over pink or brown noise for babies, as it's particularly effective at blocking a wide range of background sounds. Used safely at an appropriate volume and as part of a consistent bedtime routine, white noise can become a powerful sleep cue that helps babies settle more easily and sleep more soundly.
When can I introduce a comforter?
According to safe sleep guidelines, you can start introducing a comforter from around 7 months of age as part of your baby's bedtime routine. Before then, start introducing the comforter during feeds, cuddles, story time or when settling your baby so it becomes associated with comfort, security and sleep, but don’t leave it with your baby unattended until at least 7 months of age.
A comforter can become a familiar sleep cue that helps your child feel settled at bedtime, during naps and when away from home. Choosing a breathable muslin comforter for younger babies or a soft comforter for older babies and toddlers can help provide reassurance as they grow and become more independent.
What can help my toddler settle to sleep?
Toddlers thrive on consistency, so a calm and predictable bedtime routine is one of the best ways to encourage easier settling. A warm bath, stories, cuddles and a regular bedtime help signal that it's time for sleep. Continue to use sleep cues like their favourite comforter and white noise. This is a good time to introduce a soft night light to provide reassurance and help your toddler feel safe and secure. They may also benefit from blackout blinds, especially in summer; if your toddler sees it bright and sunny outside, they may protest sleep, so using blackout blinds makes their sleep space dark for bedtime.
How can I help prevent early waking?
Long daylight hours can cause little ones to wake earlier than usual and take longer to settle at night. Blackout blinds are one of the most effective ways to keep the room dark for early morning sleep and daytime naps. Pairing a dark room with white noise and a consistent morning routine can help encourage longer, more restful sleep. For older toddlers, a sleep trainer clock, such as the Gro Clock can help train your toddler on when it’s time to sleep and wake based on visual clues shown on the clock.