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Acknowledgement
The Child and Family Health Service acknowledges Aboriginal people as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of Country throughout South Australia. We acknowledge and respect their ongoing and deep spiritual connection and relationship to land, air, sea, waters, community and country. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of people who have passed away.

Sleeping and Settling

Sleeping Baby5

Sleep is important for health, wellbeing, growth and learning, and sleep and settling concerns are common issues for many families.

Every baby is different when it comes to sleep.

Sleep is very important and commonly parents/carers should see some increased predictability with sleep, wake and feeding cycles by around six months of age. However, it is normal and expected for children to wake in the night up until at least three years of age, sometimes longer.

If you are ever concerned about your baby’s sleep, please speak with your CaFHS nurse who can provide you with support and advice.

Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service

Responsive settling video series

Parenting SA

Sleep 0 to 6 years - Parent Easy Guide

Raising Children Network
Red Nose
Pregnancy Birth and Baby

Sleep and settling your baby