Bébébag, babies and sleep Sleeptipz below

One of the biggest challenges facing most bleary-eyed new parents is helping their newborn into a good sleep pattern so you can all enjoy some much needed sleep.

The way you settle her to sleep in the early days has a big impact on how she adapts to sleeping through the night - but there is no 'right' way to do this. Each baby is different, and what worked for your friend and her baby might not work for you and your child. The key is to find the right way for you.

Top tipzzz for helping your baby sleep

• Use a Bébébag instead of traditional covers
• Create a clear difference between night and day.
• Let your baby fall asleep by herself
• Establish a bedtime routine you both enjoy.
• Organise the daytimes too
• Lull your baby to sleep with soothing background sounds
• Spot fatigue before your baby gets overtired.
• Separate feeding and sleeping
• Teach her the right sleep cues
• Your tipz - wisdom from other parents

Sleep Essentialzzz

• Safety first – check out these important safety tips
• Useful links and recommended reading

First Tip

Always lie babies on their backs to sleep
and take care not to let them overheat.