Sleep Support

The information provided on these pages is intended for patients already under the care of the Healthy Family Team.

 

Bedroom Environment (The Sleep Charity)

The bedroom environment plays an important role in getting a good night's sleep. Here are some tips to help you to make sure that your child's bedroom supports a restful night's sleep.

 

Childrens sleep problems (The Sleep Charity)

The most common issues kids have at bedtime: settling, changes in routine, bed wetting, fear/anxiety, sensory Issues, feeling hungry or thirsty, discomfort.

 

Cry-sis - Support for parents with crying and sleepless babies

Set up by and for parents/families experiencing problems with their crying and sleepless babies, Cry-sis understand how important support is and how reassuring it can be to talk to someone.

 

Crying and sleeping in the first months of life (Understanding Childhood - Association of Child Psychotherapists)

Crying and sleeping problems are two of the most common difficulties for parents of babies under one. Nearly all parents will experience difficulties with their baby's crying or interrupted sleep in the early months.

 

Diet and Sleep (The Sleep Charity)

What we consume during the day can impact on our ability to sleep at night. A light snack in the hour before bedtime may be helpful for some children, but avoid heavy meals last thing at night.

 

How to develop a Bedtime Routine

Watch Britney and baby Finn show you how to settle your baby into a good bedtime routine. Britney shares her useful tips for calming your baby before bed, to help provide a content night's sleep for your little one. 

 

Parental Sleep Guide for children with medical conditions

This guide has been developed to help parents understand the nature of sleep problems in children with intellectual disability and what can be done to improve sleep. 

 

Relaxation Tips (The Sleep Charity)

Feeling relaxed is important in the run up to bedtime for both parent and child. Youngsters often pick up on stress levels so try to create a relaxing and calm environment as bedtime approaches.

 

Safer sleep in winter: How to keep your baby safe when the weather gets cold (The Lullaby Trust)

We know that the colder months can be difficult for families. You may be worried about the costs of living and have to make difficult choices for you and your family. Or you may be worried about paying your heating bills. You may be concerned about trying to keep your home warm, keeping draughts out and keeping your baby warm. 

 

Sleep problems in childhood and adolescence: for parents and carers (Royal College of Psychiatrists)

This webpage looks at the reasons behind why some children and young people have sleep problems, and offers some practical advice on how to deal with them.

 

Soothe Your Crying Baby: White Noise

Your crying baby will calm down fast when you play this white noise video. Try it for yourself and see how much your child loves it. 

 

Safer sleep for babies - Mandarin  (The Lullaby Trust)

The Lullaby Trust's safer sleep advice for babies translated into Mandarin (subtitles and voiceover).