A well-rested baby will find it much easier to make the transition to self-settling, so first make sure you have a regular nap schedule - with consistent wake windows - in place. This might mean sticking with your current method of settling - such as rocking, feeding or walking to sleep - while you establish this.

Helping your baby learn to self-settle can feel like an impossible task - but by breaking it down, it becomes much easier. I use a scaffolding approach: building a structure that takes your baby step-by-step from where they are now, to where you want them to be.

In cold weather, it’s tempting to rug our little ones up - but how do we avoid overheating?

The simple answer to this one is: you can’t! Once he’s got the hang of climbing out, he will keep on doing it. It’s much safer to move him into a bed at this point, and to think about other ways you can keep him safe too.

Managing unpredictable naps is one of the first challenges you will face as the parent of a newborn. There’s no doubt that this becomes easier over time, but right from the start there’s a few things you can to do to bring some structure to your days.

Whether it’s a permanent arrangement, or a temporary one while you’re on holiday, there’s no doubt that things can be a bit trickier when siblings share a room. But planning ahead can make things easier.

Sick of the tantrums? Emotional meltdowns? Arguments with siblings? Getting a good night’s sleep makes it easier for your child to cope when things don’t go their way.

Parents often despair over early starts…but sometimes a simple tweak can sort things out!

The first thing to do as the parent of a newborn is to prioritise sleep for everyone. It can be really helpful to have a separate “sleep zone” away from your baby.

A bedtime routine tells your child it’s almost time for bed. As the routine becomes familiar, she will start to anticipate what comes next. This will help her relax and settle quickly to sleep. And it’s not just good for your little one.

Many parents swear by white noise to help get their child to sleep. White noise, like the sound of a radio between stations, provides a background noise that can mask other sounds such as traffic or family members going about their business. It’s especially helpful if you live in a busy household.

It’s hard to avoid exposure to screens these days. Young children are exposed to television screens, tablets, mobile phones and computer screens from babyhood.