10 steps for a successful transition from cot to bed
Moving to a big bed, away from the safety and security of the cot, can be a time of mixed emotions for your child. Because …
Toddler sleeping
Encouraging children to sleep well
Once children arrive, sleep and having enough of it takes on another meaning. Sleep is so precious and getting enough of it at times is difficult. We all need enough of it to have adequate energy for the day's activities and responsibilities. …
Expert tips on navigating toddler naps
Toddlers are busy little people who need a lot of sleep... but don't usually want it! Read our extract from Sharlene Poole's latest book Toddler Whispering, and find out how to encourage your little one to nap well. The majority of toddlers are …
When your toddler doesn't 'sleep like a baby'
Just when you’ve got ‘sleeping like a baby’ sorted, along comes your toddler, and bedtime brings about some new learning curves. Dorothy Waide offers expert support. Parenting is a life-long journey and every so often our children remind us of …
Solving toddler sleep issues
We asked OHbaby! sleep expert Dorothy Waide for her advice on solving your toddler’s sleep issues: SEE ALSO OUR EXPERTS SECTION FOR READER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM OUR SLEEP EXPERTS. If your baby is older than 12 months and still not sleeping …
Moving to a big bed
Making the transition from cot to big-kid bed can be difficult for both children and parents for many reasons. Your baby is growing up, and she can look very lost in that seemingly giant bed! Here's how to make the shift easier for everyone. Moving …
Tips for helping your toddler adjust to daylight savings
This year’s daylight savings coincides with a large lunar eclipse so it may affect people more profoundly. Newborn babies are rarely affected with this change, but some toddlers and young children can really struggle with the change in routine and …
Teaching your toddler to self-settle
OHbaby! sleep expert and baby whisperer Dorothy Waide offers her tips on helping a toddler self-settle: 1. Allow enough time for their evening meal and bedtime routine. Avoid rushing a toddler, as this will just add stress to the evening. 2. Take …
Dealing With Bad Dreams & The Boogie Man
For some kids, going to bed is a scary business. Psychologist Dr Melanie Woodfield sheds some light. A child not sleeping due to fear of the dark, bad dreams or monsters perceived to be hiding under the bed poses a challenge for the whole family. …
12 Tips to managing bed wetting
With time and patience, nearly all children eventually stop bedwetting. Check out our excellent bedwetting solutions. In the meantime, here are some great ideas for making life easier for all of you during this phase: Think about how you …
How To Quit The Bedtime Battle
Strategies from OHbaby! sleep expert Dorothy Waide for getting your rebellious toddler into a successful going-to-bed routine. Are you one of those parents who dreads the evening routine and wonders where you have gone wrong? Do you wonder what …