By about 4 months of age, babies have developed an understanding of the rhythm of day and night. At about the same time, they can also learn to identify ‘sleep time’ by the behaviours and rituals that lead up to it. Parents can support the development of healthy sleep habits from this age by ensuring that the routines and rituals are predictable and calming.    SleepShop has a number of products aimed at promoting routine and ritual- just look for the smiling baby symbol.  

Babies and children need to feel safe, loved and protected to be able to fall asleep easily. Security needs vary with the age of the child. For example, many babies seem to feel more safe and secure with swaddling or wrapping, whereas older children may need a night light to feel secure and safe at sleep time. SleepShop has many products to promote security in your baby or child. Look for the baby and heart symbol in the product information for quality products that promote security at sleep time.

Like adults, babies and children need to feel physically comfortable to fall asleep easily. It's tricky for parents to know if their baby is waking at night due to some kind of discomfort like being too hot or too cold. With experience and trial and error this becomes easier for parents.… in the meantime, there are a number of products available to maximise comfort for babies and children. Look for the teddy symbol in the product information showing you which products are important for comfort at sleep time.