If there is one thing that you have to get right with your newborn, it’s their sleeping regime and how you get them to sleep.

Establishing a bedtime routine early on is really important. Doing things like reading your baby a story, giving them a bath and then giving them a feed should always be done in the same order, at the same time every day. It’s also really important to make sure your baby falls asleep on their own in their cot. Don’t be tempted to rock them to sleep in your arms as you will only cause you a serious problem in the future.

When you establish a routine you will be amazed how relaxed bedtime can be. Otherwise your evenings together will be a melee of rocking, singing and frustration.