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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toddler sleep
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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Early Waking Suggestions
One of the most common sleep problems we encounter is early waking...... Mums and dads just don't want to get woken up at 5.30am every day!
Elizabeth Pantley (author of
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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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Moving from sleeping bag to bedding
As your child gets close to moving to a bed or starts to protest about wearing a sleeping bag, you may be wondering how to make the transition to traditional bedding.
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When to Introduce a Pillow
The Sleep Store's view on pillows
We generally recommend a pillow from about 2 years old, however there is no reason to introduce one if the child has not asked for one
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Adjusting to and from daylight saving time
Newborn babies are usually not affected by the start or finish of Daylight Saving. However, older babies and children can be affected for a week or two and you may have
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Sleep Suit FAQ
Get your sleep suit FAQ's answered with The Sleep Store's most commonly asked questions:
Why use a sleep suit?
If your child is sta
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Moving from Cot to Bed Thread
The Sleep Store posted
Moving from a cot to a bed - do you have any handy tips to share with us? Thanks heaps :-)
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My Toddler won't Settle at Bedtime
Toddlers are renowned for tantrums and limit testing, and bedtime is no exception!
Children who have been self settling easily and sleeping through the night for ages can sudd
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The 18 Month Sleep Regression - What to Do When it Strikes
Your little one has been sleeping like a dream...off to sleep on their own and sleeping through the night, then BAM, they get close to 18 months and their sleep goes out the window! Annette
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Popular Questions - What is Verbal Reassurance or VR?
Popular questions
No 5 - What is Verbal Reassurance or VR?
Verbal reassurance is our most popular sleep training technique which we highly recommend for babies over 4 mon
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Getting Back into a School Routine after the Summer
The summer holidays are so much fun for children of all ages, and often this fun has stretched long into the light summer evenings, creating later bedtimes.
Light evenin
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Lulla Doll Reviews
Yes, Lulla is an investment and you want to know whether Lulla Doll will work for your baby!
Here are some reviews we have collated from online reviewers and from our cu
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Eight sleep tips for every child
From 'The No Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers' by Elizabeth Pantley
Up to 70% of children under age five have sleep problems. Sleep issues are complicate
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