This week I’ve been writing all about sleep on my blog. We’ve reviewed some new products, discussed routines and had a wonderfully honest and open guest post.
From the comments and discussions it’s clear that what works for one child doesn’t necessarily work for another. But also that it’s always useful to try new things. So with that in mind
here are the Top Products that helped MY kids sleep, they are the things that have worked for us and that I highly recommend.
1.SweetDreamers ewan the dream sheep® – purple
I think I genuinely owe my sanity to this fluffy, musical sheep! Thanks to its front right paw (which plays a gently lullaby when pressed), I gained some precious hours of sleep in the early days with my two children as babies.
2. The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep
And The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep
We started out with the Rabbit version two years ago with my first child and I was genuinely amazed with how it helped my toddler fall asleep. It was like we hypnotised him! We used it so much that I could recite it word for word.
We then bought the Elephant version for our second child and although it’s not worked quite as well for her..yet. We preferred the illustrations.
3. I only came across Summer Infant Slumber Melodies Bear
4. Slumbersac Sleeping Bag With Feet 2.5 Tog – Simply Owl – various sizes
5. Silentnight Anti-Allergy Pillow Protector, Pack of 2
What products do you swear by for getting more sleep? Please write in the comments section below (I always read and reply!)
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Thanks for posting this, two of our kids are awful at getting to sleep (our youngest is still chatting to herself now… it’s 10pm!). Will definitely be trying the rabbit who wants to fall asleep with her, she loves bunnies x
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Oh it’s so tough isn’t it! Hope the book helps, it was magic for my first!
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Perfect timing for this blog post as I’ve been trying to find a sleep solution for my youngest. Thanks for writing! #blogcrush
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Ah thanks! Hope you find some of these helpful, it’s a minefield isn’t it! Thanks for your comment
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There is some great advice here! We also found some apps very helpful, they have sounds of waves crashing on a beach etc. Even though the days of little ones needing them to settle have passed, I have found myself returning to the apps to help me doze off!
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Thanks for the comment Becky! Ooh I’ve not tried apps, might give that a go- do they have any that will help with molar teething though?! That’s my current issue! Haha love that you’re now using the apps for yourself! So lovely to hear from you xxx
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We use The Baby Whisperer sleep training method. Works like a charm! Highly recommend it to anyone with babies.
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Katelynn, hampersandhiccups.com
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Thanks Katelyn. Pleased you’ve had success with it. Thanks for your comment
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We used Ewan so much with my biggest, the white noise really helped her! Thanks so much for sharing with #Blogstravaganza xx
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Sounds like Ewan’s helped a fair few people! Thanks again for the comments
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I’ve heard great things about Euan the sheep – if only I’d found out about it a few years ago when mine were still that wee. Hx #thesatsesh
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Ah sorry that yours missed out, always a good one for new baby present though. Thanks so much for your comment
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Some great products there great aids for sleep Thank you for linking to #Thatfridaylinky please come back next week
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Thank you!
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In desperation one night, I caved and bought ewan the sheep. Did it help? Nope, not at all! Thanks for linking up to #ThatFridayLinky
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Oh no! It worked wonders for my first, but just goes to show every child is different. Hope you’re getting sleep now
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My little boy had a teddy and has only just stopped sleeping with it (he’s now 4). My little girl was bought a dream sheep and I was reluctant but gave in and it was wonderful. We used it every night to signal bed and she would feed to it and be asleep with in minutes. #Blogstravaganza
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Fantastic that you found things for each of them that worked, lovely that your little boy loved his bear so much too 😍
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That book about the rabbit (and the elephant one as well) is one of the few things in this world that makes me a little bit proud of my country of birth (Sweden) ☺️
That sheep looks really sweet! 😍
Have you tried the Tranquil Turtle nightlight, which projects moving waves on your ceiling and walls, plus plays the sound of waves or music? We haven’t tried it, but it seems lovely x
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Oh bless! No I haven’t tried that, who makes it? Sounds really lovely 😊 bet mine would love it!
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The make is Cloud B, and you can find some video reviews on YouTube. As we’re big water lovers I’m thinking it SHOULD suite us. Though it might get us too excited too fall asleep, lol 😄x
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Always a danger isn’t it! Want them to enjoy it but not get too excited!! Good luck! Il have a look for it too and let you know
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Ah I’ve not come across the sleeping bags with feet holes before – great idea! Our gro-clock has been INVALUABLE! We still use it (the kids are 7 & 3) and we purposefully set it an hour later over the weekend so we can all get a bit of a lie-in – it’s bliss! #blogcrush
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I’d forgotten how good the Gro clock is, we rely on it in the summer to avoid those ridiculously early wake ups! Will have to add it to my list as the mornings get lighter. Very clever idea setting it later on the weekend- genius! I will be doing that! Thanks!
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Ooooh the books look good – I’ve never come across those before. Sleep is such a good topic to cover – it’s so important to all of us! Thanks for linking up to #thesatsesh xx
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So so important isn’t! I’m currently nursing a cup of coffee dreaming of sleep! The books are both brilliant for getting kids to sleep though. Thanks for your comment
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That sheep is so cute, I want him! I will sleep better with him! Xo #mondaystumble xo
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Oh we definitely LOVED Ewan the sheep! Thanks for linking up to #fortheloveofBLOG
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I think he’s helped keep a lot of parents sane and less sleep deprived, so brilliant! Thanks for your comment
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