Your baby's sleep rhythm

A baby's sleep develops during the first year. A regular daily rhythm and soothing routines help your baby, and the whole family, sleep better.

You will need

• A safe place to sleep
• A sleep diary or app
• Calm bedtime routines

Steps

1. Understand how babies sleep

   A newborn sleeps in short stretches around the clock. Longer night-time sleep develops gradually.

2. Put your baby to sleep safely

3. Tell day and night apart

4. Recognise the signs of tiredness

5. Create a bedtime routine

6. Keep a sleep diary

7. Ask the clinic

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