If you're reading this at 5am, in the dark, with a baby who is very clearly ready to start the day, you're in the right place. A baby waking early in the morning is one of the most common things parents tell me about, and one of the most exhausting. It can feel even harder when it seems to be creeping up on you, with a baby waking earlier and earlier each week. It's also, more often than not, completely normal. My son woke early for months when he was between 8 and 12 months old, and I was...

The UK clock change on Sunday 25th October 2026 can disrupt your baby’s sleep, especially if they’re an early riser. Learn gentle, effective ways to help your little one adjust when the clocks go back.

Settling Baby Into Nursery: What Actually Helps (From Someone Who's Done It Twice) Nursery The end of maternity leave brings up such mixed emotions. There's dread (even when you love your job) tangled up with real excitement, for both of you. Settling baby into nursery is a big transition, and it's meant to feel like one. You're not doing anything wrong if it feels hard. Why Nursery Feels Like Such a Big Step Nursery isn't home, and that's actually the point. Your baby is learning that they...