sleep
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Child development
Sleep: 3-5 yearsSleep is important as toddlers and preschoolers continue to develop and grow. Making sure they sleep well keeps them settled and happy during the day, helps their brain and body recharge, and strengthens their immune system too.
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Child development
Sleep: 1-2 yearsOnce they’re asleep, many toddlers this age sleep through most nights without waking mum or dad. The issue may be getting them to bed and to sleep in the first place. Toddlers are starting to test their independence, and may resist going to bed. Here are some tips to help you make sure they get the sleep they need.
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Child development
Sleep: 4-12 monthsSleep – getting your child to do it and getting some yourself – can be one of the toughest issues parents face, particularly in the first few months. Every baby has their own sleep patterns, and different babies need different amounts of sleep during the day and night. Here’s what to expect when your baby’s between four and 12 months old.
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Child development
Sleep: Newborn to three monthsWhoever came up with the phrase "sleep like a baby" clearly didn’t know much about young babies! They’re restless sleepers who need to eat every few hours, and rarely, if ever, make it through the night without waking up. Here’s why young babies are such unreliable sleepers, and some tips on their sleep.
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Child development
Sleep 1-2 yearsAt this age, you may have a bit of trouble getting your toddler to bed and to sleep. But once they're asleep, you may manage to get some too (hurray!) as they're generally less likely to wake.
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Child development
Sleep 4-12 monthsEvery pēpi has their own sleep pattern, and different babies need different amounts of sleep during the day and night. By 3-4 months old, many babies have figured out the difference between day and night, and their sleep might be slightly more settled.
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Child development
Sleep 3-5 yearsBy this age many children are at daycare, preschool, or kindergarten. Just like adults, they often process the day’s events when they’re in bed. This can mean sleep comes slower than it used to.
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Child development
Sleep and settling pēpi courseWe have worked with sleep experts to create a free course that gives you the most up-to-date information about sleep for pēpi.
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Caring for your child
Sleep and settling pēpi course -
Child development
Sleep concerns 4-12 monthsFor the first six months of their life, your baby will wake regularly in the night to feed, and will likely need your help to settle back to sleep. Baby sleep problems usually involve babies older than 6 months not settling or waking at night over a prolonged period. Here are some of the problems you may see at this age, and when you should be concerned.