How to cope when you aren’t getting any sleep

Try and sleep whenever your baby does. You might not have been a napper before, but now is a good time to start.

If you live with a partner or family member, take it in turns to get up and look after the baby.

Friends or family could take your wee one for a walk while you try and have a power nap. You could put a worn t-shirt in the pram so your baby can smell you and not miss you too much.

Why not try feeding in a lying down position during your night feeds so you can get some comfortable rest?

Getting out of the house in the fresh air and daylight – especially in the morning – is great for supporting your body clock (and your baby's developing one) as well as your mental health.

If your baby has fallen asleep in the pram why not go to a park or cafe for a sit down and a rest? Take your headphones so you can listen to something for a little ‘you’ time.

If your baby is asleep during the day and you have plans, don’t worry about cancelling. Don’t put pressure on yourself to get out of the house, people will understand!

Go to bed earlier than usual and fit some extra sleep in. Your baby’s sleep will improve, but until then get the extra rest when you can.

Making big pots of food and freezing them saves you time in the evenings when you could be resting instead. Find some mealtime inspiration here.

Things will get easier, so just get through one day at a time.