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How do I get my baby to sleep in a portacot? 5-12 months ask sally sleep environment travel Aug 11, 2026

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A reader asked

How do I get my baby sleeping in a portacot?

As many of you know, travel is a huge passion of mine and, as a family, we place a lot of value on it.

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Why Pink Noise is a Must-Have in Your Nursery 5-12 months newborn 0-3 months sleep environment sleep products Sep 29, 2024

I am a huge fan of pink noise and so is my baby. When your baby was in utero, the sounds around them were the equivalent in volume to that of a vacuum cleaner. Pink noise can help emulate this aural e...

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Developing positive cot association with your baby 5-12 months newborn 0-3 months settling sleep environment Sep 29, 2024

We want sleep to be a positive experience for all involved. However, it is easy and not uncommon for babies to have developed a negative association with their sleep environment. I know babies who cry...

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When to lower the cot mattress for your Baby 5-12 months sleep environment sleep safety Sep 28, 2024

The first year of your baby’s life is full of change and growth and development. Just when you think you’ve got everything in place, they go ahead and learn a new, fun skill or grow out of every onesi...

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Dressing Baby For Bedtime 5-12 months newborn 0-3 months sleep environment sleep products sleep safety Jun 10, 2022

I live in Melbourne, so naturally, I never know how to dress my baby because of the whole four seasons in one day thing. We're all about the layers and the spare outfits.
It can be a bit of a head spin...

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