Co-sleeping, the practice of parents and young children sleeping in the same bed, is a widely talked about and debated topic in the UK. Whilst there are risks surrounding co-sleeping with your new-born, the NHS does not mention the health implications of sharing a bed with your primary-aged child, leaving the choice up to the […]
Sleep & Bedtime
How can I get my child to sleep in their own room?
Lots of young children find it difficult to settle down to sleep at night and the thought of staying in their own bedroom can often be very daunting. We have compiled a few tips to help encourage your child to settle and stay in their own bedroom through the night. Have a regular and calming […]
Is my child sleeping too much?
Based on advice from the Children’s National Organisation, oversleeping is not a problem, but is an important indicator of whether your child is sleeping adequately on a consistent basis. By regulating your child’s sleeping pattern, they should feel energised enough day-to-day to avoid oversleeping. All human beings have relatively set sleep needs that differ across […]
What time should my child be going to bed?
Taking information from the NHS website, it is recommended that the amount of sleep a child needs is dependent on age. Below is a list of children’s ages during their primary school years, along with the number of hours sleep they require: 4 Years – 11hr30 5 Years – 11hr 6 Years – 10hr45 7 […]