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9 min readChild sleep
How many hours of sleep does a child need at each age?
The sleep ranges by age, from 1 to 14 years, naps included, and the small signs that show they are not getting enough.
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Simple, honest articles, written by Marine, our sleep adviser, to understand and improve your child's nights. 22 articles, grouped by theme.
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9 min readChild sleep
The sleep ranges by age, from 1 to 14 years, naps included, and the small signs that show they are not getting enough.
Understanding and settling their nights, waking after waking.
Child sleep
The sleep ranges by age, from 1 to 14 years, naps included, and the small signs that show they are not getting enough.
Child sleep
Is your child turning over, wriggling and switching ends all night long? Here is why it happens, when it is normal, and the small things that help.
Child sleep
Your child sleeps enough but still gets up tired? Here is why, and what you can change from tonight for gentler mornings.
Child sleep
A child waking up at night happens in almost every family, and it is most often nothing serious. We explain why, and above all how to help them fall back asleep on their own, gently.
Child sleep
Your child screams at night, seems terrified, and in the morning they remember nothing? A night terror and a nightmare are not the same thing. We explain it all, with simple steps to help you stay calm.
Child sleep
An hour in bed, ten trips back and forth, one last cuddle, more water… If bedtime never ends, it is not in their head. We explain the real reasons, and the small things that change everything.
Snoring, a blocked nose, an open mouth: what is normal, and when to see the doctor.
Breathing & comfort
A child who snores a little is something that happens often, and it is most often nothing serious. We help you tell the difference between a small passing snore and the signals that should take you to the doctor.
Breathing & comfort
You caught them with their mouth wide open during the night, and you are wondering whether it is serious. Most of the time it is temporary and nothing serious. We explain simply why it happens and when to mention it to your doctor.
Breathing & comfort
When your child has a blocked nose, the night becomes broken for them and for you. We explain why it is often worse once they are lying down, the gentle steps to take in the evening, and when it is better to see a doctor.
Breathing & comfort
Soaked hair, a wet neck, a damp pillow in the morning: a child who sweats at night is surprising and worrying. We explain why it is so common, what helps, and when to mention it to your doctor.
Rituals, screens, the bedroom, fear of the dark: everything that prepares a lovely night.
Evening routine
A good bedtime routine helps your child fall asleep faster and sleep better. Here are the ingredients, examples age by age and the pitfalls to avoid, all done gently.
Evening routine
A cartoon right before bed, and suddenly falling asleep drags on. We explain why screens in the evening get in the way of sleep, and how to do things differently without a meltdown.
Evening routine
A good night starts with a good bedroom. We look together at every detail that counts, from temperature to light, to help your child sleep more calmly.
Evening routine
Fear of the dark is very common in children, and it is completely normal. We explain where it comes from, what really reassures your little one in the evening, and what is best avoided.
The right pillow, at the right height, for your child's age.
Age & size
No pillow before 1 year, a proper pillow often around 2 years, suited to their size. Here is how to choose without getting it wrong, age by age.
Age & size
The right pillow size for a child depends on their age and on their growing shoulders, not on the brand. Here is how to get the choice right.
Age & size
Memory foam gets talked about everywhere. But for a child’s pillow, is it really a good choice? We explain simply what it is, what it changes, and what to pay attention to before you buy.
Age & size
A pillow does not last forever. It wears out, and your child grows. Here are the small everyday signs that tell you it is time to change it, gently.
Age & size
On their side, a big gap is left between the shoulder and the head. That is where pillow height matters most. Here is how to choose well for your child.
Materials, washing, when to change: choose well and make it last.
Choosing & caring
Is an ergonomic pillow for a child really useful, or just a nice word on a label? We answer honestly, with what it changes and what it does not do.
Choosing & caring
A bit of dribble, a cold, a restless night, and the pillow needs washing. But not just any way. Here is how to clean it without ruining it, material by material.
Choosing & caring
Memory foam, fibres, feathers, latex... we compare every children’s pillow material, with the pros and the cons, without running any of them down. So you can choose calmly.