Sleep

Routines, settling your baby, keeping a sleep diary and where your baby should sleep

Helping your baby or toddler to sleep

It can be difficult to adjust to a baby’s or toddler’s sleep patterns. There are some things you can try to help them settle.

What you can do if your child has nightmares

Nightmares can be very upsetting for children. Help them feel safe by acknowledging and comforting their fears.

Moving your baby or toddler out of your bedroom

As your baby gets older, you might start thinking about moving them out of your bedroom at night.

Use a sleep diary to understand your baby or child’s sleep

If your child has disturbed sleep, a sleep diary can help you understand what’s causing difficulties.

Help your child get back to sleep after waking

If your child struggles to get back to sleep, here’s how to help them calm their mind.

How to help soothe your child’s bedtime fears

Many children feel scared or worried about going to bed at night. You can help make bedtime easier and calmer.

Your child’s bedtime routine

A regular, predictable bedtime routine can help children get enough sleep. Try to plan this around an appropriate bedtime.

How to help your child with night terrors

Children who have night terrors may shout, thrash around, or jump out of bed. Here’s how to keep them safe.

What to do if your young child can’t sleep

There are some ways you can help your toddler or young child feel calm and sleepy.