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Free tips, guides, and advice for every age and stage — from newborn to toddler

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Products & Setup

Baby Sleep Monitors: SNOO and Owlet UK Review (2026)

Honest UK review of the SNOO bassinet and Owlet smart sock. What the Lullaby Trust says, whether they prevent SIDS, and if they're worth the money.

·10 min read
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Age Guides

How to Get a 9-12 Month Old to Sleep Through the Night

Why 9-12 month sleep gets harder: pulling to stand, the 12-month regression, separation anxiety at its peak, teething in batches, and the nap transition.

·11 min read
A baby around 7-8 months old sleeping peacefully in a cot with a sleeping bag
Age Guides

How to Get a 6-9 Month Old to Sleep: Regression + Naps

6 month old sleep suddenly harder? The 8-month regression, the 3-to-2 nap transition, solids and separation anxiety, and what actually helps at 6-9 months.

·11 min read
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Age Guides

Baby Sleep at 4-6 Months: Everything Changes

At 4-6 months, your baby's brain upgrades its sleep system — and everything shifts. Learn what's changing, why, and what you can do about it. Evidence-based UK guide.

·9 min read
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Parental Wellbeing

My Baby Only Sleeps for Me, Not My Partner: Why It Happens and What Helps

Why your baby refuses to settle for one parent at bedtime, what the science says about parental preference, and how the other parent can gradually build their bedtime role.

·9 min read
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Sleep Regressions

15-Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and What Helps

Your 15-month-old suddenly won't sleep? Walking, language, separation anxiety, and the 2-to-1 nap transition are likely behind it. Here's what's happening.

·7 min read
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Sleep Problems

Why Does My Baby Fight Sleep? Understanding Sleep Resistance

Discover why babies fight sleep, from overtiredness to developmental leaps. Evidence-based explanations for sleep resistance and when to seek help.

·9 min read
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Bedtime

What Time Should a Baby Go to Bed? Newborn to Toddler Chart

7pm is not a universal law. What time babies and newborns should go to bed by age, why late newborn bedtimes are biology, and how to shift bedtime calmly.

·8 min read
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Special Circumstances

Sleep for Adopted and Fostered Children: Why Standard Advice May Not Fit

Adopted and fostered children often have different sleep patterns. Learn why attachment and felt safety matter more than sleep training, and when to seek specialist support.

·9 min read
Baby lying awake in a cot
Sleep Regressions

The 8-Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and How It's Different from the 4-Month

The 8-month sleep regression is driven by separation anxiety and new motor milestones, not a permanent change in sleep architecture. Learn what's really going on and why it's a sign of healthy development.

·8 min read
Baby lying awake in a cot during the 4-month sleep regression
Sleep Regressions

4-Month Sleep Regression: What's Really Happening and What Helps

The 4-month sleep regression is the only permanent one. Learn what's really changing in your baby's brain, the signs to watch for, and what actually helps.

·10 min read
Toddler playing happily during a longer awake period between naps
Naps

The 2-to-1 Nap Transition: Why It's the Hardest and How to Get Through It

The 2-to-1 nap transition typically happens between 13-18 months. Learn why it's the hardest transition, the signs of genuine readiness, the messy middle period, and how to use early bedtime as your safety net.

·8 min read

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