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When is it time to get help for my child’s sleeping?

by Safe Sleep Space January 23, 2019

There are some common themes when it comes to managing our children’s sleep. And although every baby and toddler is an individual, parents tend to share similar responses to sleeping problems. One is hoping that things will get better with time, the other is finding it difficult to ask for help.

Bake a cake and my baby is awake – do you have a catnapper?

by Cindy Davenport October 30, 2018

Catnapping – is the term referred to when babies sleep for one sleep cycle; often 20-40 minutes in duration. Quite simply you can cook a cake without putting the oven timer on; your baby is the timer!

Experts warn about use of Cardboard Baby boxes

by Safe Sleep Space October 23, 2018

For many years Safe Sleep Space has worked with Australia's leading safe sleeping experts on ensuring these cardboard boxes are not recommended for sleeping babies. Our main concerns is the lack of ventilation. In comparison to the more traditional cots, cradles and bassinets, these boxes generally have higher walls that can restrict air flow.

How to Help Babies and Toddlers Adjust to Daylight Savings

by Cindy Davenport September 26, 2018

Sunday 7th October will mark the start of day light savings (EST) – the beginning of longer days, later nights and warmer weather! The downside for many parents, however, is that for babies and toddlers the changing of times can interfere with their little body clocks and add an extra challenge to bedtimes! Here are some things parents can do to help their baby/toddler adjust more easily to this change.