OK, I apologise in advance for that rather grandiose title. However, a recent research piece from the BBC Terrific Scientific Sleep Investigation—in partnership with the University of Oxford—suggests 9-11 year-old children have the best reactions in the afternoon. Thousands of British school children aged 9-11 took part in the experiment, […]
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Introduction Getting young children to stay in bed until the time you want them to is a challenge. It seems that gone are the days when you could sleep in until your own alarm went off – 7am at the weekend seems like a lie-in. The Gro-clock attempts to help […]
Over half of infant cot deaths are linked to babies sharing a bed with their parents, according to a new study by Bristol University. However, other factors were also found to be linked and harmful, such as when a parent smokes, drinks alcohol or uses sedating drugs before bedtime. Researchers […]
Ask any new parent what the most difficult thing they have to overcome is, and the majority of them will say sleep deprivation. easidream is a clinically tested baby sleep aid that helps to ease the transition from womb to world by gently mimicking rocking sensations that baby experienced whilst […]
If sleepless nights are causing problems and arguments between you and your partner, you’re not alone. A recent survey suggests that over a third of British couples argue because of sleep-related issues. Research shows that two out of five people get less than six hours of sleep each night, leading […]
While the summer is nearing an end in the UK, and so tips for helping kids to sleep better in the summer may need to be kept ready for next year’s hot weather, there’s no doubt that general tips for improving youngster’s sleep are always welcome. Sue Atkins of Positive […]
Dr Adrian Williams, expert in Sleep Medicine at The London Sleep Centre, has outlined his seven top tips for helping children (and adults) sleep better when the weather is humid. Research from Mira Showers suggests that over a quarter of children struggle to nod off, and experience a worse night’s […]
Cuski has announced its first child-friendly orthopaedic pillow, designed to provide essential neck support for a growing child and thus promoting a healthy body and a good night’s sleep for everyone. This pillow has been created especially to meet the needs of young children from ages 2 to 10 years […]