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Baby sleep
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items These are the key products I recommend to help the babies I work with sleep as well as possible
Out of all the sound machines I have used, this is the most impressive. Portable, VERY long lasting battery, great range of volumes and sounds, plus slightly glow in the dark buttons for night time use and a light for overnight nappy changes
White Noise Machine
Having a soft tape like this one (doesn't cause damage or leave residue), means you can cut pieces to block out any lights (especially blue) appliances, chargers etc, but also can be used to block gaps in windows or help hold black out fabric in plac...
Black out tape
Adjustable black out blinds to keep those early morning sunrises OUT of baby's room. These are fully plastic free so don't risk any fumes whilst being heated up by the sun in windows and are the more eco friendly version of the tommee tippee blinds a...
Blackout Blinds - plastic free
I recommend swaddles during the first few months to help develop good sleep habits, these Velcro swaddles are a good option for avoiding escapes and for quick wraps
Organic Cotton Velcro Swaddles
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Aden and Anais have some glorious pattern and colour options for cotton muslin swaddles. I like having the big muslins like this for swaddling, as a layer if it's slightly chilly, for laying out for play time, catching spills etc. Very versatile and ...
Essentials Cotton Muslin Swaddles 4 Pack
Plastic free (so able to be tumble dried if needed) mattress protector for moses basket/bassinets. You'll want to have a couple of these for the bed baby sleeps in and also for the bassinet on your pushchair to protect your mattresses from any accide...
Organic Moses Basket/ Bassinet Mattress Protector
Portable black out blind with suction cups to attach to different windows, great for travel. Blacking out bedrooms is great for day naps after 3 months and the blackout in the mornings can help avoid early morning wakes.
Portable Blackout Blind
Swaddle bags like the grobags from tommee tippee can be a good way to transition from fully swaddled into using a sleeping bag
Swaddlebag
Swaddle bags like these grobags from tommee tippee can be a good way to transition from fully swaddled into using a sleeping bag. They come in many patterns and even multi packs
Swaddlebag - 4 pack 0-6m
Sleeping bags are the best option for warmth and encouraging good sleep for littles when they are still in the cot but not in swaddles anymore. Blankets can be dangerous in the cot and the Sleeping bag is the safest option. Tommee tippee does these i...
The Original Grobag Sleeping Bag
Cellular blankets are a great option for needing an extra layer in the cold, as the gaps help to retain heat when required. These 100 cotton are all natural materials so no nasty chemicals touching baby's skin
100% Cotton Cellular Blanket
The snoozeshade is the Best option for blocking light from your baby's pushchair. Using a muslin or a blanket to block out the light can cause temperatures inside to rise way too high for baby's body, almost like a greenhouse. The snoozeshade has air...
SnoozeShade
Mori is a wonderful sustainable brand with these basic onesies (with zips!) Available that are perfect for when baby is tiny. Zipe for night nappy changes are absolutely essential, you want to make things as easy as possible for you where possible.
Clever Zip Sleepsuit
Zipsters have The Cutest prints available for your all in one zipster Onesie! From horses to lemons there's lots of choice and opportunities for cuteness. They are also SO practical. The zip is all the way to the foot so easy for changing nappies and...
ZIPSTER
The SnuzPod has lots of lovely colour options, is a good size as baby grows, can have the sides down ready for overnights tethered next to your bed and the most recent one even has wheels for moving around to different rooms. I love it! And the snuz ...
SnuzPod Bedside Crib
Super love merino does a great selection of merino wool sleeping bags in many patterns. Wool is wonderful for temperature regulation and is eco friendly and lasts well
Merino Sleeping Bags
Pure earth do a bamboo sleeping bag up to 3 years old, bamboo is also a great temperature regulation option for keeping warm or cool
All-Season Bamboo Sleeping Bag - Ultimate
Boody is my FAVOURITE brand for long lasting, temperature regulating and cute clothes. I recommend the onesies to parents but also all my clothes I wear for work are from there, I have an almost uniform of comfy lounge wear options for newborn care a...
Baby Long Sleeve Romper-Heather Grey