As parents we know that young children need their sleep to grow and develop, but many of us are unsure as to how much sleep babies, toddlers and pre-school kids actually need to reach their full potential. Unfortunately when it comes to sleep patterns, theres no such thing as an average child, but our sleep guide will give you an idea of what you can expect for newborns to 5 year olds, from day time naps to sleeping through the night.
Baby naps are essential for your little one and filled with lots of benefits. However settling your baby down to nap can sometimes be a bit of a challenge! Here are some dos and donts to help you teach your baby to nap well during the day.
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Health & Wellbeing 134 items 1 2 3 4 5 ... 6 Tips on starting night time toilet training Thinking of night time toilet training? Once your child is out of nappies during the day, the next step is to start toilet training at night. Every child is diffe
General 48 items 1 2 5 Easy ways preschoolers can help out at home Preschoolers love to be a part of what you’re doing, so why not encourage them to help you out with simple chores around the house. Give them jobs they can do by themselves or with a litt
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01660 https://www.under5s.co.nz/shop/Hot+Topics+Articles/Health+%26+Wellbeing/Babies/The+teething+process.html The teething process All babies are different when it comes to teething. We take a look at when the teething process begins, which teeth usuall
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