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Sleep

Find out how much sleep your child needs and read advice on bedtime routines and what to do when your child wakes at night

Bedtime routines

Find advice on bedtime routines for children aged 0 to 5 years

Waking during the night

Advice on helping your baby get back to sleep at night

0 to 3 months

Read about sleep routines, needs and safe sleep tips for newborns

3 to 6 months

Advice on sleep routines and needs for babies age 3 to 6 months

6 months to 2 years

Read tips on sleeping for children up to aged 2

2 to 5 years

Read tips on sleeping for children aged 2 to 5 years

Naps

Naps are very important for babies and toddlers. Children usually continue to nap until around age 3. Read about when your baby or toddler should nap and how you can help them nap

Nightmares and night terrors

Find out what to do about dreams that upset your child