Every baby’s sleep development is different – some tuck into longer stretches of sleep within a few weeks of birth, while others continue to wake up every couple of hours for months.

Learning to sleep well is part of normal development and it takes children different times to learn this skill. During the first few months it’s best to follow your baby’s lead, allowing her body time to mature and gently helping to build a good foundation for healthy sleep, no matter what your baby’s starting point.

HappySleepers’ Liz Jones talks to Petite Bonita about some simple steps to help encourage positive sleep behaviours in the early weeks.