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Why Children Struggle with Sleep — and What to Do

Why Children Struggle with Sleep — and What to Do

Highlights In This Article What Are Sleep Disorders in Children? Sleep disorders are conditions where normal sleep patterns are disturbed, affecting the quality and quantity…

A Guide to Toddler Sleep Patterns

A Guide to Toddler Sleep Patterns

Highlights In This Article Why is sleep important for my child? Getting a healthy night’s sleep is important for your toddler’s growth and development. Good…

Nightmares and night terrors in children

Nightmares and night terrors in children

Key facts On this page What are nightmares in children? Nightmares are vivid, scary dreams. Many children have nightmares. They usually happen around 90 minutes…

Moving your child from cot to bed

Moving your child from cot to bed

Key facts On this page When is the best time to move? Most children move from a cot to a bed between the ages of…

Good sleep habits for infants and children

Good sleep habits for infants and children

Key facts On this page What is a good sleep habit? Actions that help lead to a good night’s sleep are called good sleep habits….

A Guide to Bedwetting in Children

A Guide to Bedwetting in Children

Highlights In This Article What is bedwetting in children? Bedwetting occurs when children empty their bladder (do a wee) while they are asleep, wetting the…

Nutrition Needs for 4- to 5-Year-Olds

Nutrition Needs for 4- to 5-Year-Olds

Daily needs Breakfast Ideas for Kids Baked beans on toast is often a favourite for kids. An alternative to beans is a boiled egg. Both…

Nutrition Needs for 2- to 3-Year-Olds

Nutrition Needs for 2- to 3-Year-Olds

Daily needs Breakfast The best drink you can give your child is water. Milk is also good and can help with their daily dairy requirements….

Nutrition Guide for Your 1-Year-Old

Nutrition Guide for Your 1-Year-Old

Daily needs Grains Children need 4 serves of grains a day. It may sound like a lot, but some cereal for breakfast, a sandwich for…

Nutritional Needs of 6 to 12-Month-Old Babies

Nutritional Needs of 6 to 12-Month-Old Babies

When your baby is showing signs they are ready, usually at around 6 months, you can start to introduce solid foods. Allergy foods Remember: don’t…