Sleep List
Swaddles, sound machines, and sleep sacks, oh my! These essentials are here to help everyone get more ZZZs (or at least try to)
Good sleep doesn't happen by accident — it's built with the right setup. Our sleep checklist covers the essentials for keeping watch, keeping the room dark, and helping your baby settle, so bedtime becomes a little more predictable for everyone.
📋 Printable baby sleep checklist
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Simply Zen Audio Baby Monitor
A reliable audio monitor that lets you hear every stir and settle without needing a video feed — a simple, effective starting point.
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Monitor Duo 2
Combines video monitoring with Owlet's smart tracking technology in one system, for parents who want both visual and physiological reassurance.
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Zen Connect Video Baby Monitor
A clear, reliable video monitor with two-way audio, so you can see and soothe baby without opening the door.
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Zen Premium Video Baby Monitor
A higher-spec video monitor with sharper picture quality and additional features, for parents wanting the most detailed visual feed.
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Easynight Portable Blackout Blind
A portable blackout blind that fits directly to the window using suction cups, ideal for both home and travel darkness.
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Window Blockout (2 Pack)
Simple static-cling blockout panels that darken the nursery window without any drilling or fitted curtain hardware.
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Portable Privacy Pod
A pop-up canopy that creates a fully darkened, contained sleep space over a travel cot — currently sold out, but worth checking back for restock.
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Cry-Activated Soother & Nightlight
Detects crying and automatically responds with a soft glow and calming sounds, helping settle baby without you needing to get up every time.
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Blobby Bedtime Lamp
A soft, gentle nightlight for feeds and settling, giving just enough glow to see by without fully waking baby.
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Pram Rocker – Rechargeable
Clips onto the pram to gently rock baby to sleep on the go, replicating the motion that so often settles a fussy baby.
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Drift Away White Noise Machine
A dedicated white noise machine designed to mask household sounds and help baby fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
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Jersey Sleeping Bag – 1.0 TOG
A soft jersey sleeping bag rated 1.0 TOG, keeping baby comfortably warm through the night without loose blankets in the cot.
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Cocoon Swaddle Bag – 1.0 TOG
A hybrid swaddle-and-sleeping-bag design, bridging the gap between full swaddling and an unswaddled sleeping bag as baby transitions.
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Organic Swaddle – Lilac
A stretchy organic swaddle that recreates the snug, contained feeling of the womb, helping settle the startle reflex for longer sleep stretches.
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Organic Muslin Wrap – Lion
A breathable organic muslin wrap, light enough for warmer nights while still offering that reassuring swaddled snugness.
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Muslin Swaddle & Pram Pegs – Whales
A muslin swaddle that comes with matching pram pegs, doubling as a pram cover or breastfeeding cover when not swaddling.
Shop Swaddles →FAQs
How dark should a nursery be for sleep?
A very dark room helps support natural melatonin production and reduces the chance of light disturbing naps or overnight sleep. Blackout curtains or portable blackout blinds are one of the simplest, most effective changes many parents make.
Do I need a video monitor or is audio enough?
This comes down to personal preference — an audio monitor alerts you to sound, which is sufficient for many families, while a video or wearable monitor adds extra visual or physiological reassurance for parents who want it.
When should I stop swaddling my baby?
Most babies should transition out of an arms-in swaddle by around 3–4 months, or as soon as they show signs of attempting to roll — whichever comes first, since a swaddled baby who rolls can't use their arms to reposition themselves.
What TOG rating should I choose for a sleeping bag?
TOG ratings indicate warmth — lower TOG suits warmer rooms, higher TOG suits cooler rooms. As a general guide, 1.0 TOG suits rooms around 20–24°C; always check your room temperature and dress baby in light layers underneath.
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