Baby Sleep Buys: Products To Help Your Baby Snooze Soundly

"How do I get my baby to sleep" is the ultimate parenting question. And there isn't one definitive answer - every baby responds differently to different approaches.

But there are some cleverly-designed baby buys that are made with one sole purpose; to help your little one sleep. Whether it's relaxation aids, products to ensure your bub is safe at night or items to make sure she's comfortable, we've searched high and low for the essentials you should be investing in.

Ewan The Dream Sheep, £29.99
This ridiculously popular sleep aid has earned its great rep. Suitable from birth, it helps babies sleep longer by mimicking sounds heard in the womb to trigger a calming reflex. Genius.

Motorola MBP27T Baby Monitor, £99
Rather than rushing in and disturbing your bub every time you hear her stir, keep an eye on her with this monitor. You can tilt the camera and zoom from your own unit, speak to your baby and even check both her temperature, and the room’s, remotely.

Pampers Baby-Dry Nappies, £8.50
Ideal for helping your baby to sleep through, these nappies promise up to 12 hours of dryness. Plus, they have soft and stretchy sides that expand and fit for a snug fit on your little one.

Gro Anywhere Blackout Blind, £29.99
A pitch black room is vital to your baby getting a good night’s sleep – and will mean she’s less likely to wake at the crack of dawn in the summer months. This style is portable so can be used at home or when you’re away with your tot in tow.

Sleep Tight Massage Oil, £5.25
Soothe your baby before putting her down for the night with this jasmine and aloe vera massage oil. As well as relaxing her before she goes to sleep, a gentle massage can reduce wind and constipation – helping her to snooze soundly.

This Works Baby Pillow Spray, £16  
Safety-approved for babies and free from parabens and other nasties, this pillow spray is scented with lavender to calm your little one to help her get some zzz’s.

Allersafe Anti-Allergy Baby Sleeping Bag, £15.99 
Made with a special type of fibre, this baby sleeping bag is ideal for little ones who suffer from allergies as it prevents the growth of dust mites within the bag itself and keeps allergens at a low.

Taf Toys Stereo mp3 Cot Mobile, £64.99
This cot mobile is packed with features to help your baby sleep – the best of which has to be a mp3 player that you can upload baby-soothing music or white noise sounds to. It also boasts a colourful light show, baby-safe mirror and a rotating mobile arm.

SnüzPod Bedside Crib, £169
A cot of sorts is pretty much an obvious baby sleep buy and you’ll be spoilt for choice. We love this bedside crib – it’s perfect for putting right next to the bed in those first few months and has a removable rocking bassinet that can be moved around the house.

Personalised Comforter, £12
Some parents find a comforter is a brilliant sleeping aid – it tends to work even better if it smells like you. We love this sweet Dumbo style, which can even be personalised with your baby’s name and date of birth.

Summer Infant Swaddle, From £9.99
Some parents choose to swaddle their baby, rather than put them in a sleeping bag. It's an age-old parenting technique that helps babies feel more secure - and means they won't get startled by their own reflexes when they're trying to sleep.

BabyBjorn Travel Cot Light, £199.95
Your baby’s sleep doesn’t need to suffer when you’re away from home. This travel cot is easy to carry, set up and fold away (it all fits in one compact bag) and is a safe place for your baby to get some shut eye.