Everyone expects sleepless nights in the early weeks with a new baby. But what happens when those exhausting, bleary-eyed weeks turn into months or drag on for even a year or more? Mums say how they tackled their older babies' sleep problems

Think unbroken nights are a thing of the past now you're a mum? Think again - our top tips will help ensure peaceful nights all round.Sweet sleep

How can I stop my toddler waking at 5.30am every day?Get a nightlight and connect it to a timer switch. Explain he should only get out of bed if the light is on and, if it isn't, he should try to go back to sleep or lie quietly in his bed until

). For more safe sleep info, see fsid.org.uk.Develop a routineAt 3 months old, your baby can pick up on cues, and if you follow a regular routine, he’ll soon learn to anticipate what’s coming next. Try to keep his bedtime routine consistent – for example: bath

Mums say what worked for them13 months old - She slept with company'‘When Emily goes into her cot at night, she has her closest friends with her-her 10 favourite teddies. She knows all their names, they sleep in exactly the same position and she

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relax in the knowledge you're doing everything possible to protect your baby. And remember, worrying yourself sick won't do either of you any good.Keep them closeUntil your baby's 6 months, he should sleep in a cot in your room. While it's lovely

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