I've just had my third child after a looong break and having to recall all my baby whispering techniques . I listened to others with my first and she was a grumpy baby because all she really wanted was more cuddles and not to be left to cry. With my second we did a bit of co-sleeping but just went with the flow (what else can you do with 2 under 2) and he was a much happier bub.

With my latest creation I give him as many cuddles as he needs to settle but I have a secret weapon ... a baby hammock. It's great because if he grizzles but isn't fully awake he often wiggles enough for the hammock to shake and then is able to go back to sleep or I can do it for him.

Of course this doesn't mean he sleeps through the night or even longer than 2 hours at a time but he is a more 'settled' bub than my other two were.

What's your best settling/sleep aid?