Toddler Waking at 5am? How to Fix Early Rising for Good

Toddler Waking at 5am? How to Fix Early Rising for Good

Toddler Waking at 5am? How to Fix Early Rising for GoodSleep Nanny Melanie Hastings
Published on: 09/09/2026

A Norland nanny explains why toddlers wake at 5am and the exact changes to bedtime, naps and the room that fix early rising, without dropping the nap.

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Autumn Clock Change: How to Protect Baby & Toddler Sleep When the Clocks Go Back

Autumn Clock Change: How to Protect Baby & Toddler Sleep When the Clocks Go Back

Autumn Clock Change: How to Protect Baby & Toddler Sleep When the Clocks Go BackSleep Nanny Melanie Hastings
Published on: 08/09/2026

A Norland nanny's plan for the autumn clock change (25 October) — how to shift baby and toddler sleep so the "extra hour" doesn't mean weeks of 5am starts.

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The 2 to 1 Nap Transition: When to Drop the Second Nap and How to Survive

The 2 to 1 Nap Transition: When to Drop the Second Nap and How to Survive

The 2 to 1 Nap Transition: When to Drop the Second Nap and How to SurviveSleep Nanny Melanie Hastings
Published on: 07/09/2026

A Norland nanny's guide to the 2 to 1 nap transition — the real signs your baby's ready, how to make the switch, and how to handle the rough weeks after.

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Cot to Bed Transition: When and How to Move Your Toddler Safely

Cot to Bed Transition: When and How to Move Your Toddler Safely

Cot to Bed Transition: When and How to Move Your Toddler SafelySleep Nanny Melanie Hastings
Published on: 05/09/2026

A Norland nanny's guide to the cot to bed transition — the right age to switch, how to do it without wrecking sleep, and what to do if they won't stay put.

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