Are you a parent looking for new ideas on settling your child?
Wyndham City Council’s Maternal Child Family Health and Well-being Team are excited to announce that we are now offering FREE Sleep and Settling Information sessions in partnership with Maribyrnong City Council and Hobsons Bay City’s Maternal and Child Health Service.
Learn about how your baby’s sleep changes over time, and tips and strategies on how to settle your baby as they grow and change.
Now that we have your interest, please click the age group below to book into one of the Sleep and Settling Information Sessions.
0 Months – 12 Months
Babies’ sleep needs vary, just as the sleep needs of older children and adults do. Your baby might be doing well with more or less sleep than other babies the same age.
This session will cover:
- What to expect from baby sleep
- How baby sleep changes from 0 to 12 months
- Tired signs and sleep patterns
- Responsive settling strategies
- Referrals for further support and information
Please note the virtual sessions will be hosted by Maribyrnong City Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service and the face-to-face sessions will be hosted by Hobsons Bay City Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service on behalf of Wyndham City Council.
Each information session will run for an hour and a half. They will be facilitated by qualified and experienced Maternal & Child Health experts from Maribyrnong City Council or Hobsons Bay City Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service.
Places are limited and bookings are essential. To book, please select a session below.
12 Months – 2 Years
Toddlers are developing fast, and their sleep changes a lot at this age. For example, it can seem that toddlers are having trouble settling for sleep, getting to sleep or sleeping through the night, at least some of the time. And toddlers love to test their independence, so getting them to bed in the first place can be a challenge.
This session will cover:
- Toddler sleep: what you need to know
- Example of a Toddler sleep schedule
- Encouraging a positive bedtime routine for your toddler
- Challenging toddler sleep concerns and strategies to manage them
- Referrals for further support and information
Please note the virtual sessions will be hosted by Maribyrnong City Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service and the face-to-face sessions will be hosted by Hobsons Bay City Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service on behalf of Wyndham City Council.
Each information session will run for an hour and a half. They will be facilitated by qualified and experienced Maternal & Child Health experts from Maribyrnong City Council or Hobsons Bay City Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service.
Places are limited and bookings are essential. To book, please select a session below.
Factsheets and Useful Resources
Factsheets
Typical Sleep Behaviour
- Newborns 0 to 3 months - LINK
- Babies 3 to 6 months - LINK
- Babies 6 to 12 months - LINK
- Toddler 1 to 2 Years - LINK
- Toddler 2 to 3 Years - LINK
- Pre-schoolers 3 to 5 Years - LINK
Preventing Sleep Concerns
- Babies 0 to 6 Months - LINK
- Babies 6 to 12 Months - LINK
- Toddlers 1 to 3 Years - LINK
- Pre-schoolers 3 to 5 Years - LINK
Solutions to Sleep Concern
- Babies 6 to 12 Months - LINK
- Toddler 1 to 3 Years - LINK
- Pre-schoolers 3 to 5 Years - LINK
- Self-care & support for parents and caregivers of young children - LINK
- Typical Sleep Behaviour information in Community Languages - LINK
Useful Resources
To book a sleep assessment with your MCH Nurse please contact the Child and Family Support Team on 1300 370 567.
You can also contact the 24 Hour Victorian Maternal & Child Health Nurse Service on 13 22 29.