Sleep. It’s elusive at the best of times, but when you’re a parent, getting enough sleep can feel like a dream. Fitting in those essential eight hours is almost impossible when the kiddos are charging in at 2 am like sleep bandits, ready to rock and roll. To help you get some quality shuteye, we’ve picked 7 of the best sleep solutions to lull you (and your kids) into dreamland. It’s no surprise that getting the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep a night can be challenging as a parent. And when you have a newborn, it’s almost impossible, right? Quality rest is essential when caring for children, so here are 5 top ideas to help you all get a good night’s rest. CREATE A REGULAR BEDTIME ROUTINE: Try to go to bed at the same time each night, ideally straight after putting your baby/child to bed if possible.

UNWIND AND RELAX: Read a book, listen to music, meditate, or have a warm shower before bed. AVOID SCREENS A FEW HOURS BEFORE SLEEP TIME: This includes television! Stop scrolling through socials and bingeing on the latest Netflix series, as these screens emit blue light frequencies that can interfere with your body and, ultimately, your sleep. REDUCE CAFFEINE BEFORE SLEEP: Don’t drink coffee, tea, energy drinks or other stimulants close to bedtime (and sorry, this also includes alcohol!) While you think it may make you sleepy, it will also interrupt your sleep, meaning you will not get into a deep enough sleep state, and in turn, reduce your REM hours. INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DURING THE DAY: Just 20 minutes of exercise can boost your body’s energy throughout the day and wear you out enough to get a good night’s rest. Still need a little help getting the right amount of sleep? Our seven best sleep solutions will ease you (and your kids!) into a deep slumber.

If a stuffy nose is keeping your bub up at night, the Aroma-Snooze Plus 8 in 1 Sleep Aid will help them fall into a deep and calm sleep. Featuring a 500 mL water capacity, this humidifier also features a large mist output, a built-in voice recorder, and optional Bluetooth connectivity. With five built-in sounds (pink noise, rain, lullaby, heartbeat, meditation), and a handy remote control, this award-winning, 8-in-1 sleep aid humidifier is safe from birth. It really is a multi-functional unit, helping with cold and flu symptoms, self-settling, separation anxiety and helping you (and your kids) enjoy a deeper, more restful night’s sleep. The Aroma-Snooze Plus 8 in 1 Sleep Aid comes with a 15 ml bottle of certified organic essential oil to add to the humidifier. Choose between Aroma Snooze Organic Oil for sleep or the Winter Rescue Organic Oil for sleep and congestion Derila Neck Relief Pillow. It also features three beautiful, interchangeable designer covers - Starry Moon, Multi Colour and Paw Print.

Babies can find it challenging to regulate their body temperature, so as parents, we fret over what we should dress them in for naps and night-time. Well, worry no more! The Sleep Like Goldilocks Night Light, Thermometer and Sleepwear Guide is the only device with a built-in thermometer showing on the screen what TOG-rated sleepwear you need to dress your baby to suit the surrounding room temperature. Featuring a world-first, the in-nursery temperature prediction feature will (finally!) be able to get in your zzzs knowing your baby will be comfortable, even on warm or cold nights. The handy colour-changing night light allows you to check the room’s current temperature without disturbing Bub, and the device can even predict the overnight temperature as it learns how the room holds heat! Invented and made locally in Melbourne, this clever device connects to your home’s WiFi and uses the learned room characteristics as well as the local weather forecast to predict the in-room temperature, helping you and your baby to get those all-important, comfortable hours of blissful sleep.