Making Your Baby's Cot
Suffocation from the baby having its face covered by bedding is one of the main SIDS risk factors. So if you are using blankets and sheets rather than a baby sleeping ba
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Nursery Buying Guide
Find the Best Sleeping Bag for Your Baby
Baby Sleeping Bag Guide
Size, fabric type, tog rating, warmth & sleepwear combinations, zip position and more are covered and linked to from thi
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Comparing Travel Cots
Compare our range of portacots with this easy to follow guide. We get lots of enquiries about which is the 'best'! In reality, which is best depends on what you'll us
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Choosing the Weight of Your Grobag
Tog Rating
A tog measurement is a European warmth rating: the higher the tog, the warmer the product. Grobag baby sleeping bags are available in three tog ratings.
Pleas
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The Sleep Store Guide to Winter Woollies
What makes wool so wonderful?'
We love wool at The Sleep Store and we believe using breathable, naturally temperature regulating clothing and bedding with your baby is b
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Introducing & Using a Comforter
What is a comforter or blankie?
A small blanket or soft toy specifically designed to be used for settling babies
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Choosing & Using a Sleep Trainer Clock
Children waking too early in the morning is a problem for the whole family. When children don’t get enough sleep overnight, they will be grumpy during the day. And
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Bassinet, Cot & Bed Mattress Sizes
Choosing linen for your baby's bed can be confusing, due to the number of differently sized baby beds available! Here's our quick guide to sizes and tips for helping you
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Travel Cots and Beds
Find the portacot, travel bassinet or bed
We have a great range of travel cots, and we get asked "which is best?" an awful lot. The answer, in short, is it depends wh
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How Much Bedding Does my Baby Need?
To add or take off a blanket....just how much bedding should your baby have on their bed? And how do you tell if your baby is the right temperature?
It's a tricky thing
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For a Safe & Comfortable Sleep
Choosing a cot is a big decision for parents, and is often one of the first big purchases of baby gear, followed closely by the all-important nursery decor scheme! We ha
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What Do I Need for my Newborn?
If you are expecting your first baby, the list of things to buy can seem overwhelming....and at a time you are about to lose one income!
The large b
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Sleep & Holidays
You've been looking forward to your holiday for ages and can't wait for the rest and relaxation! But if your baby doesn't sleep well while you are away, your holiday exp
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