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Getting the best nights sleep for your child, sleep safety and how you can set sleeping routines.

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Babies

  1. Sleep and settling for babies

    How much sleep a baby needs, settling them, signs it's time for sleep.

  2. Safe sleeping for babies

    Safe sleeping positions, placement of feet and head.

  3. How to safely wrap a baby

    Wrapping a baby, materials to use, and what you should and shouldn't do

  4. SIDS and SUDI

    Causes of sudden unexpected death in infancy, proper sleeping arrangements.

You can find more sleep information at the Better Health Channel.

Toddlers

  1. Sleep for toddlers

    How much sleep a toddler needs, how to settle them, establishing a sleep routine.

  2. If your toddler wakes frequently

    Tips to set a regular routine, calling out during the night, reduce sleep associations.

  3. Moving from a cot to bed

    Options for moving your child to a bed, preventing injuries, giving reassurance.

  4. SIDS and SUDI

    Causes of sudden unexpected death in infancy, proper sleeping arrangements.

You can find more sleep information at the Better Health Channel.

Preschoolers

  1. Good sleeping for preschoolers

    How much sleep a preschooler needs and how to establish a sleeping routine.

  2. Nightmares

    Coping with children's nightmares and how to reduce bad dreams.

  3. Bedwetting

    Why preschoolers wet the bed and what to do.

You can find more sleep information at Better Health Channel: Children 4-12.

School age

You can find sleep information at Better Health Channel: Children 4-12 and young people (13-19).

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