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A silk wool bodysuit, children’s and adults’ merino wool shirts

Sleep serves a purpose

A newborn may sleep as much as 16–20 hours a day. A more regular sleep–wake rhythm, including longer stretches of sleep at night, begins to develop during the first months. The function of sleep is to allow the baby’s mind to process what has been learned while awake and promote new skills. At times, your baby may not sleep as much, as long, or at the hours that best suit family life. In these moments, it is important to soothe both your baby and yourself. Gentle evening routines, such as a bath, massage, humming or calm music, can help your baby prepare for sleep. It is also important to be kind to yourself. When you are tired, you do not need to be a perfect parent, and an average performance is completely fine. for others milder. Some families find that baby massage or dietary adjustments may help. In some cases, restlessness may also be linked to physical tension from birth, such as after a difficult delivery or caesarean section. Some families also seek support from baby massage or other complementary therapies. Dressing your baby in breathable natural fibres for sleep helps ensure they stay comfortably warm without sweating or feeling cold. Pure natural fibres do not release anything unnecessary onto the skin or into the air your baby breathes. Around one in three babies experiences colic during the first three months. For some it is more intense,

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