Sleep

Night waking, naps, bedtime battles and sleep regressions — from newborn to preschooler.

Why is my baby suddenly waking every hour at night?
A baby who suddenly wakes every hour is usually reacting to something that changed: a developmental step, hunger or a growth spurt, teething, illness, separation anxiety, or a sleep habit... Read more...
Nightmares and night terrors: the difference and what to do
A screaming child who doesn't seem to recognise you is something other than a nightmare. Bloom explains the difference and gives, for each case, what to do and what not... Read more...
Growth spurts and leaps: why your baby is suddenly fussy and clingy
Three days of clinginess, bad sleep and constant feeding. Bloom explains the difference between a growth spurt and a developmental leap, and why there's mostly nothing to fix. Read more...
From nap to no nap: the trickiest transition of the toddler years
If she naps she won't go down in the evening. If she doesn't, she's unmanageable by four o'clock. Bloom explains when the nap can genuinely go and how to bridge... Read more...
From cot to big bed: when and how to make the move
Moving to a big bed too soon buys you months of hassle. Bloom explains when the moment has genuinely arrived, how to go about it, and what to do when... Read more...
Sleep regressions: what really happens at 4 months, 8–10 months, 18 months and 2 years?
She was finally sleeping through — and now she's awake every night again. Bloom explains what sleep regressions are, when they come, how long they last and what to do... Read more...
Safe sleep: the rules that genuinely matter
There are only a handful of rules that really lower the risk of sudden infant death. Bloom sets them out, explains why they work, and talks honestly about what to... Read more...
Sleeping through the night by age: what's realistic and when can you expect it?
"Is he sleeping through yet?" The question every mother dreads. Bloom sets out what is normal at each age — and why sleeping through means something other than you think. Read more...
How do I get my baby to fall asleep on their own?
You're staring at the ceiling at 2:17 AM. Sound familiar? Here's how to help your baby learn to fall asleep independently, step by step—gently, realistically, and without guilt. Read more...