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Sleep advice for children

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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Child 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.

By Marine, our sleep adviser

Child sleep

Understanding and settling their nights, waking after waking.

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Child sleep

My child moves a lot at night: why, and what to do?

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.

By Marine, our sleep adviser
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Child sleep

My child wakes up several times a night: why, and what to do

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.

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Child sleep

Night terrors and nightmares: how to react without panicking

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.

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Child sleep

My child takes forever to fall asleep: the real reasons

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.

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Breathing & comfort

Snoring, a blocked nose, an open mouth: what is normal, and when to see the doctor.

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Breathing & comfort

My child snores: should I be worried?

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.

By Marine, our sleep adviser
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Breathing & comfort

My child sleeps with their mouth open: is it serious?

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.

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Breathing & comfort

Blocked nose at night: how to help your child breathe more easily

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.

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Breathing & comfort

My child sweats a lot at night: should I be worried?

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.

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Evening routine

Rituals, screens, the bedroom, fear of the dark: everything that prepares a lovely night.

4 articles

Evening routine

The ideal bedtime routine for a child, age by age

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.

By Marine, our sleep adviser
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Evening routine

Screens in the evening: why they spoil your child's nights

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.

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Evening routine

My child is afraid of the dark: how to help them feel safe

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.

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Age & size

The right pillow, at the right height, for your child's age.

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Age & size

What size pillow for a child, by age?

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.

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Age & size

Memory foam pillow for a child: good idea or bad idea?

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.

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Choosing & caring

Materials, washing, when to change: choose well and make it last.

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Choosing & caring

Ergonomic pillow for children: useful or just marketing?

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.

By Marine, our sleep adviser
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Choosing & caring

How to wash your child’s pillow without ruining it

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.

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Choosing & caring

Which material should you choose for your child’s pillow?

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.

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