Our Maternal and Child Health Nurses are here to support you with your sleep settling questions and to help you establish positive sleep behaviours for your little one.
We encourage families to use the videos below to understand your infant or toddler's sleep patterns and development from ages 6 to 24 months.
Please reach out to your Maternal and Child Health Nurse to discuss your child’s sleep and settling needs in detail.
The below resources have been kindly shared by the City of Ballarat and MRL Media. We’re pleased to make them available to families in Whitehorse:
- Baby sleep settling – 7 videos
- Toddler sleep settling – 9 videos
Sleep outreach program
Outreach consultations are available via telehealth to provide more intensive and tailored sleep and settling information to maximise support for families.
Bookings: Please contact 9837 1116 to arrange an appointment with your MCH Nurse.
Baby sleep and settling videos
1. Baby development and sleep patterns
In the first year, your baby’s body and brain grow rapidly. Discover how development shapes their sleep.
2. Safe sleep and environment
Explore safe sleep guidelines and the ideal environment when setting up your baby’s sleep space.
3. Tired signs
Learn about your baby’s tired signs to understand the right time to put your baby to sleep and help your baby to settle independently.
4. Responsive settling
See how gentle, consistent strategies can build your baby’s confidence to settle themselves.
5. Parental presence
Find out how being nearby can reassure your baby and support them to drift back to sleep.
6. Camping out
Learn a step‑by‑step approach that supports babies with separation anxiety while encouraging independence.
7. Self-care (for parents)
Caring for yourself is just as important. Discover simple ways to protect your wellbeing while supporting your child.
Toddler sleep and settling videos
1. Toddler development and sleep patterns
Discover how your toddler’s growth and behaviour influence sleep and explore ways to create calmer routines.
2. Readiness for change
Thinking about moving from cot to bed? Learn how to choose the right time and make the transition smoother.
3. Tired signs
Spotting early tired cues can help you guide your toddler into more restful, independent sleep.
4. Responsive settling
See how gentle, consistent strategies can build your toddler’s confidence to settle themselves.
5. Parental presence
Find out how being nearby can reassure your toddler and support them to drift back to sleep.
6. Camping out
Learn a step‑by‑step approach that supports toddlers with separation anxiety while encouraging independence.
7. Common toddler behaviour
Understand the behaviour behind toddler challenges and how to build a positive bedtime routine for your toddler.
8. Cot to bed transition and safety
Understand everyday challenges at bedtime and discover practical ways to encourage positive sleep habits.
9. Self-care (for parents)
Caring for yourself is just as important. Discover simple ways to protect your wellbeing while supporting your child.