Sleep essentials for a newborn nursery

All set

You'll need at least five sleepsuits for your new baby, in case of leaks or spills. Choose 100% cotton, like this pack of five white sleepsuits, £15, John Lewis

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Sleep essentials for a newborn nursery

All wrapped up

Many midwives still advocate swaddling as a good way to get restless babies to sleep – try this lovely new Summer Infant SwaddleMe, £9.99

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Sleep essentials for a newborn nursery

Perfect peace

A baby monitor is a reassuring must-have for new parents. Tomy Digital Plus TD350 also features a feed timer, multicoloured night light, temperature sensor and remote control, £84.99, Tomy

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Sleep essentials for a newborn nursery

Time for bed

In the early months a Moses basket is ideal for your newborn, so you can keep her near while she sleeps. Baroo Waffle Maize Moses basket, £49.99

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Sleep essentials for a newborn nursery

Healthy glow

This clever device allows you to see at a glance whether your baby's room is at a safe temperature - and is a night light too. Groegg digital room thermometer, £17.89,

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Sleep essentials for a newborn nursery

Little bundle

You'll need bedlinen for the Moses basket - this six-piece set contains everything you'll need: fitted and flat sheets, and blankets, £29.99 Mothercare

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Sleep essentials for a newborn nursery

Best of friends

A comforter makes a perfect sleep companion, and Kaloo, has a range in pretty colours and soft fabrics. Kaloo Liberty Rabbit Doudou, £16.95

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Sleep essentials for a newborn nursery

Lingering lullaby

A mobile that plays gentle music will calm your baby. The Millie & Boris mobile has cute characters and plays Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, £30, from Mamas & Papas

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5 Baby sleep tips

Establishing a sleep routine

Despite having all the right equipment around you, getting your baby or toddler to sleep undisturbed through the night can still be hard. See here for help with establishing a night-time routine for baby, and have a look how to create a night-time routine for your toddler.

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