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Your baby's sleep
There is evidence that shows the safest place for a newborn baby to sleep is in the same room as it's parents. Sharing a room is the safest option for the first six months of...
Many parents experience tiredness and lack of sleep. Understanding your baby's sleeping patterns may help you to cope more easily.
This article looks at how to sleep safely with your baby if you decide to co-sleep.
This article discusses swaddling - how to do it as well as the arguments for and against.
What do you need to consider if your baby sleeps in a cot? This article discusses what features to look for when choosing a cot and offers guidelines for sleeping safely in a cot.

