Sleep Centre

Why does it feel like I announced my pregnancy five minutes ago, and yet here we are, with a smiley, giggly, extra drooly 4-month-old taking up my bed who suddenly wants her arms out of her swaddle to punch me in the face all night. More on breaking up with your swaddle in a minute (wah!) and the absolute game changer that is Love to Dream™ Transition Swaddle Up (yay!).

Navigating newborn sleep sometimes feels like you need a degree in logistics and baby interpretation - neither of which is available to new parents. One of the common questions parents face is: 'Can my newborn sleep on their side or tummy if they seem more comfortable there'. The truth is, the safest sleep position for a baby is sleeping on their back on a firm flat surface, but let’s explore in more detail why it’s so important and what else to consider while you wait for that degree in mysterious to come in the post.

Your newborn is sleeping peacefully (bliss!) - but it has been quite a while since their last feed. Do you actually need to wake them? Will they not wake up when they are hungry and don't some people say 'never wake a sleeping baby'? Here is a helpful evaluation on when, why and how to wake your baby because sometimes you do need to wake them to feed.

Wondering how to dress a newborn for sleep during summer? Don’t worry – you’re not the only one! Now that the weather is colder it is important to find suitable sleepwear for the cold. Read about top tips on how to keep your little one safe, and comfortable and understand how to layer well.

we will discuss the ideal temperature for your baby's room and how to make sure your baby is not becoming to hot or cold during their sleep and what you can do to keep your little one comfortable and sleep safely.

When setting up your nursery there can be needs and wants and getting a suitable mattress falls into the needs category. Your little one will use it a lot as they spend most of the day and night sleeping when they are an infant especially, so understanding they have a safe mattress is important.

Today, parents are faced with an overwhelming amount of information when it comes to baby sleep, and a lot of it is conflicting and quite simply incorrect. From well-meaning family members and friends offering advice, to the internet, books, forums and more, it can be confusing and overwhelming. 

When baby becomes overtired, their bodies can go into a stress response, triggering adrenaline and cortisol production. Recognising and knowing when to enable your baby to take rest before they get into an overtired state, can save them (and you) from the bigger hurdle of getting to sleep after they’ve become stressed or agitated.

Unless there is a specific medical requirement to bathe your baby, it’s suggested to decide on a time within the first week to give your baby their first bath. Choose a time when baby is relaxed and a time when you can give your undivided attention. 

For new parents, your little one arriving into the world can be a blissful, wonderful and sometimes even challenging time. Setting up your baby for sleep will be one of your top priorities. Where to sleep, how to sleep and when to sleep will be up there on your checklist of priorities.

How to Put a Newborn to Sleep Using These 4 Foundations While there’s no doubt every baby is different when it comes to sleep, there are a few foundations you can put in place to give you a strong start...

White noise creates a masking effect, blocking out loud noises which may disturb your child’s sleep such as the television, older siblings, or traffic outside.  Some white noise machines remind children of being in the womb due to the continuous background sound. 

For some expectant parents, a bassinet is the first item on their newborn checklist, but do you really need one? From how to get your baby to sleep in a bassinet to knowing when the time has come to transition from bassinet to crib, find out everything you need to know below. 

From sleep cycle maturation and overtiredness to hunger, discover the most common reasons why babies catnap below. 

Self-soothing and self-soothing are different. Self-soothing enables children to regulate their emotions while self-settling is a useful tool children use to fall back to sleep without assistance from a parent/caregiver.

Every baby feels hot and cold differently to another, ambient temperatures fluctuate, and different clothing and sleepwear layer combinations will differ in their thermal effectiveness. These factors make it challenging to give blanket advice to parents and carers.

While newborns won’t really notice the difference, there are some simple things you can do to help prepare your baby (or toddler) in the lead up to the clock being wound forward or back.

Sleeping bags were invented as a practical all-in-one bedding option. Mums, Dads and carers everywhere found sleeping bags for babies allowed their little ones to drift off to sleep easier. The design of our LOVE TO DREAM™ baby sleeping bags allows for the arms to be free and not constricted. Whether your little one is rolling, crawling or walking, a sleeping bag is made to keep them warm, secure, but still able to move.

Love to Dream™ are excited to introduce a new line of gorgeous sleepwear layers with the fabric LENZING™ EcoVero™. This is made from viscose fibres, derived from bamboo, with a production process that has a significantly lower environmental impact than regular viscose. 

Having the perfect room temperature will allow your baby to drift off into a relaxing and restful sleep. To keep bub cosy, it is recommended to have the room set at around 20-21 degrees (c). You can then add layers including singlets, jumpsuits, PJs and of course their swaddle or sleep garment. Whatever makes your baby feel super snug and warm.

The early stages of your baby’s life are a perfect time to get to know their nature, their likes and dislikes, and their temperament. Before your baby is able to speak, bedtime is one of the first moments where they will communicate their wants and needs. Creating a nurturing and safe environment, as well as dressing them in warm, safe and snug sleep garments will support your baby to sleep through the night.