Baby Sleep Blog
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Newborn Grunting and Squirming in Their Sleep: What's Normal and What Isn't
Usually active sleep, wind or grunting baby syndrome; it often calms from 3–6 months. What to do at night, when to wait, and the red flags for 111 or 999.
Reflux and Baby Sleep: What Actually Helps (And the Dangerous Advice to Ignore)
Reflux, silent reflux or normal posseting? Learn why reflux disrupts baby sleep, the safe strategies that genuinely help, why cot wedges are dangerous, and when it's one for the GP.
Baby Snoring and Mouth Breathing: What's Normal and When to See the GP
Snuffly, occasional snoring is common in babies with tiny airways. Learn what's normal, how to manage blocked noses, when persistent snoring and mouth breathing needs a GP, and when it's urgent.
Melatonin for Children in the UK: What Parents Need to Know (and Why It's Prescription-Only)
Melatonin is a prescription-only medicine for children in the UK — not a supplement to buy online for a baby or toddler. Learn why, the risks of unregulated gummies, what actually helps sleep, and the honest picture for autistic and ADHD children.
Baby Sweating at Night: When It's Normal and When to Check
A sweaty head or clammy skin in sleep is usually normal, even with cold hands. Check the neck or chest, keep the room 16–20°C, and know when to see a GP.
Eczema, Allergies and Baby Sleep: When Itching Keeps Everyone Awake
Eczema and allergies can seriously disrupt baby sleep. Learn about the itch-scratch-wake cycle, sleep environment triggers, clothing choices, and when sleep issues are medical not behavioural.
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