Not getting enough sleep can be one of the most challenging parts of being a parent.
Remember all babies are different; some may sleep through the night in the first few months while others may take longer.
Newborn sleep
Establishing sleep routines as your baby grows
Putting your baby to sleep
Night-time feeds
Sleep routines for older babies
If, at any stage, you or your baby is struggling through a lack of sleep, remember to talk to your health visiting team who will be able to offer your some more strategies to try.
If your baby is crying constantly and you can’t console or distract them, or the cry doesn’t sound like their normal cry, it can be a sign that they’re ill. They could also be ill if they are crying and have other symptoms such as a temperature. If this is the case see your GP, or access out of hours services if outside of normal opening hours, by calling 111.
For more information about spotting signs of serious illness, visit the NHS website.
Useful links
- NHS– Helping your baby to sleep
- BASIS: Baby Sleep Info Source
- The Lullaby Trust
- The Lullaby Trust – Safer sleep in winter
- The Lullaby Trust – Coping with sleep deprivation as a new parent
- Cry-sis
- Unicef- Caring for your baby at night
- ICON– Guidance and advice on how to cope with a crying baby