If you’re ready to start teaching your little one how to sleep independently, it could be a good idea to ask the parent who doesn’t usually handle the feeds to put your baby to bed.

In this guide, we take a look at the different ways a lack of sleep affects toddlers and young children, explore how much sleep they need and share a few tips to help them sleep better.

The Ultimate Guide to Sleep Training Your Baby: What You Need to Know and When to Start

The ultimate goal for every parent when sleep training their baby is to make sure their child is happy, healthy and sleeping well, and if you can finally get some rest yourself then that’s a big bonus, too.

With daylight savings time fast approaching in many parts of the world, I thought it would be helpful to share my advice on handling this.

It’s one thing having a baby who wakes up and requires a small amount of comforting before going swiftly back to sleep - but a baby who wakes up and stays up for hours is a completely different matter.

Sleep debt, also known as sleep deficit, is the difference between how much sleep you need and how much you actually get.

As an adult, if you can fall asleep anywhere, you’re the envy of all your friends. As a baby, it’s not quite so simple. When your baby first learns to stand up, it’s a beautiful development for you to cherish, but unfortunately, some babies can run into a bit of an issue.

Taking your baby or toddler on a foreign holiday can be a very proud, exciting and rewarding experience, but the change of bed, a switch in time zones and the shift in their routine can play havoc with their sleeping.

Emotional distress (such as anxiety, stress, and depression) in parents (mothers in particular) is significantly associated with disrupted sleep in babies and toddlers.

Night terrors and nightmares are both sleep disturbances that can be distressing for both parents and children.

As children grow and develop, their sleep patterns change significantly. This is particularly true as they transition from toddlers to teenagers.

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It plays a crucial role in regulating the body's sleep-wake cycle and helps people fall asleep and stay asleep.

If your baby is 6+ months old, heavier than 15 lbs/6.8kg, eating solid foods, and your paediatrician is on board, it may be time to drop the last night feed.

Jetlag is a common problem for travellers of all ages, but it can be especially challenging for toddlers. Here are some tips to help your toddler overcome jetlag: