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Transitioning your toddler from a cot to a big bed

There comes a time in every little Snoozer’s life when they are ready to make the ‘big move’. We’re talking about that transition from their cot, the only sleeping place they’ve ever known (yeah right - except for your bed, or the car, or quite frankly anywhere else) to a bed. A big kids bed. For most it’s an exciting time, for many it’s an emotional time, for all of us though it’s a milestone and one worth some thought and consideration. Although it can be a time of celebration, it’s important .....

Does hay fever affect your sleep in Spring?

While most of us love Spring, including the fresh flowers, pretty butterflies and warmer weather, for some people who suffer from hay fever it’s the worst time of the year. Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, means an allergy that affects the nose. The symptoms are similar to having a cold including sneezing and itching, runny nose, sinus pressure and watery eyes. However unlike a cold, which is caused by a virus, hay fever is caused by a reaction to an allergen. Hay fever often occurs in Spring, a .....

Celebrating our mums

Even small bedrooms can be grand!

If you love the idea of having a grand bedroom but have a smallish room, don’t worry, you can still go grand! With these 5 tips, you can turn your small bedroom into the grandest bedroom in the house. 1. Think big If you have a small bedroom don’t settle for small furniture. Think big with a high bed and a tall headboard. Your room will instantly grow and become grander! And make sure you have a bed with storage as you don’t want any other furniture in a small room, except, perhaps, for a tall .....

How to sleep on a plane

Whether you take one flight a year or one a week, you’ve probably discovered how tough it can be to get a decent sleep on a plane. The seats are narrow, there’s not a lot of leg room and the people sitting next to you are often all elbows, peanuts and screeching headphones. As you toss and turn, lift up your legs to let people pass, and wonder if your neck will ever recover, the plane flies on to your business or holiday destination. So when you arrive, looking a little like Keith Richards, all .....