13 tips for sweet dreams
Did you know? A regular bedtime routine can help your baby drift off to sleep.
Simply pick your baby’s favourite tips and follow the same order every evening to signal the move from day to night time. Sleep well baby!
Sources
Mindell JA, Li AM, Sadeh A et al. Bedtime routines for young children: A dose dependent association with sleep outcomes. Sleep 2015; 38(5):717-22.
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