Dear Parents Feeling Exhausted And Confused
If you have recently had a baby, there is a good chance sleep has become one of the most confusing parts of your life. Some nights your baby wakes every hour. Other nights they sleep longer than you expected. Some days they seem to sleep almost all the time. Other days it feels like they barely sleep at all.
In the middle of all this, many parents find themselves lying awake at night asking questions like:
- Is this normal?
- Should my baby be sleeping more?
- Why does my baby wake so often?
- Am I doing something wrong?
When you are already tired, these questions can make the early weeks of parenting feel even more overwhelming. Because when it comes to your baby's health and development, what you really want is reassurance that everything is okay.
Most Parenting Advice Makes This Even More Confusing
When parents start searching for answers online, they often find completely conflicting advice.
For exhausted parents trying to do the right thing, this can feel overwhelming. Because when you are caring for a newborn, the last thing you want is to worry that you might be missing something important.
Inside the Guide You Will Discover
The 7 signs your baby's sleep is developing normally
The 3 signals parents should watch out for
How newborn sleep patterns change during the first year
Safe sleep practices paediatricians recommend
A newborn sleep chart to help you understand your baby's patterns
A one-page cheat sheet you can keep for quick reference
The Doctors Behind This Guide
The guidance in this guide comes from three NHS Consultant Paediatricians who collectively bring more than 50 years of clinical experience caring for babies and supporting families during the earliest stages of life.
Dr Clare Hollingsworth
Consultant Paediatrician
BM (Hons), MRCPCH, PG Cert Child Health
An NHS Consultant Paediatrician with a specialist interest in early childhood development and brain development. Her work focuses on supporting babies and families during the early years when the brain is developing most rapidly.
Dr Munisha Balain
Consultant Paediatrician
MBBS, MRCPCH, PGDip Child Health
An NHS Consultant Paediatrician with extensive experience caring for newborn babies and young children. Her clinical work includes helping parents understand common newborn concerns and guiding families through the early months of their baby's development.
Dr Will Verling
Consultant Paediatrician
MBBS, BSc (Hons), MRCPCH, PG Cert
An NHS Consultant Paediatrician who works closely with families to support children's health, development, and wellbeing during infancy and early childhood.
Together, the ParentMed doctors have supported thousands of families through the challenges of the first three months of a baby's life. The guide you are about to download shares clear, practical insights from their clinical experience so parents can better understand what is normal, what to watch for, and when to seek help.
Still Wondering If Your Baby's Sleep Is Normal?
Many parents experience the same uncertainty during the early weeks after their baby is born. This guide will help you understand what paediatricians consider normal newborn sleep and when parents should seek advice.
Download The Free GuideFree resource for first-time parents.