Curtain Poles & Tracks Voiles & Net Curtains 1 (not sold as a pair)There’s so much information about babies and sleep that it can leave you feeling overwhelmed. So try our simple, back-to-basics tips to help your baby get off to sleep – and stay that way through the night! Aim to give your baby most of his milk feeds during the day, so he doesn’t make up for it at night (and end up waking for cuddles too!). Put him down when he becomes sleepy but is still awake – about 15 minutes before his usual nap time – so he learns to fall asleep without you comforting him. If you always feed, rock or cuddle your baby to help him sleep, day or night, he’ll learn to expect this. This will act as a transitional object to help him feel secure when you’re not around. It could be a cuddly toy (suitable for a young baby, of course), muslin square or baby blanket – just make sure you have two for when one is in the wash! Play lullabies or nature sounds at nap times and if your baby wakes up in the night, so you can all get your rest.

Establish a bedtime pattern of a relaxing bath, story, feed and bed from the very start. You’ll thank yourself for it in the months to come. Keeping things quiet and dark around your baby at night will help set his body clock and teach him that this is the time for sleeping. Bringing your baby downstairs into the exciting evening world after you’ve put him down will make him wakeful. If your baby grumbles at night, wait to see if he sends himself back to sleep, and don’t go to him unless he gets upset. Stroke his forehead, if that helps to quieten him, but try not to pick him up and don’t talk other than to make soothing noises. Only change his nappy if he needs it. Fit blackout lining to curtains to block out bright early morning light (this is also useful for daytime naps), and get him used to sleeping when it’s dark. If you can’t sleep when you do get the chance, put a lavender-scented tissue under your pillow and have a snack that includes banana or turkey – they both contain tryptophan, which increases serotonin levels and helps aid sleep.

Buy from Price Right Home Buy from Linen Ideas Buy from Childrens Rooms LTDSo try our simple, back-to-basics tips to help your baby get off to sleep – and stay that way through the night Establish a bedtime pattern of bath, story, feed and bed from the very start. If your baby grumbles at night, wait to see if he sends himself back to sleep and don’t go to him unless he gets upset. Fit blackout lining to curtains to block out bright early morning light (this is also useful for daytime naps) and get him used to sleeping when it’s dark. If you can’t sleep when you do get the chance, put a lavender-scented tissue under your pillow and have a snack that includes banana or turkey – they both contain tryptophan, which increases serotonin levels and helps aid sleep. Establish a bedtime pattern and you’ll thank yourself for it in the months to comeGetting the nursery ready for your little one is an exciting time. Tesco Loves Baby Club members share their tips on the essentials.

Choosing fairly neutral colours and simple decorations is a good idea, as an elaborate nursery can overwhelm a baby's developing senses."Not knowing whether the bump was going to be a girl or boy, we opted for a neutral base of sage green walls and white bedding, plus a giant tree wall sticker. We can add touches of pink or blue when we know for sure!"Cots must have a height-adjustable base, allowing you to lower the mattress height as your baby grows and can pull himself upright, to prevent him climbing out; nanshing curtainscot beds that convert to a toddler's first bed mean you won't need to buy a new bed for several years. campbell's contract curtains alvaDon't put the cot near the radiator, as your baby may overheat; descargar black curtains megadeth

the best temperature for babies to sleep happily is 18°C. It should also be well away from a window - babies should not sleep in direct sunlight - and out of reach of cords on blinds or curtains. It's better not to have these types of window furnishings but if you do, make sure the cords are securely tied out of reach.Changing stations, or cot-top changers if you're short on space - save you from bending over all the time, and give you somewhere to stow changing supplies.made to measure curtains kirkintillochA comfy chair makes it much easier for you to relax when giving night feeds; lil wayne curtains vimeolater it will be perfect for bedtime stories."swish curtain track 3mI have a feeding chair so I can feed her in comfort.

I love the room so much, I wish it was mine!"Katie, mum to Lyrica, 12 weeksBlackout blinds will help your baby to sleep peacefully in the day - and hopefully stop them waking too soon in the summer - but choose one without cords. "We chose curtains rather than a blind to make the room feel warmer and more cosy, and added blackout lining to the curtains to help baby sleep better. They also help keep the temperature down in summer and retain heat in the winter."Kay, mum to Grace, 1Carpets make the room feel cosy and also much quieter - so if you're a fan of bare floorboards, you may want to make an exception for the nursery!Although it seems traditional to put a mobile over the cot, this could distract your baby when you want him to sleep. Why not put one near the changing station instead, or maybe hang some pictures on the wall there, as he'll spend so much time having his nappy changed! "We stapled patterned fabric over blank canvas frames we bought in an art shop. We now have pictures of all kinds of animals around the room at half the price of shop-bought pictures!