0mo–11mo9 minNapRestQuiet time
Ready Rest Nest
Sets up a comfortable, easy-to-reach rest space and practises a simple settle routine so your child can rest when they show tired cues, with responsive support from you.
What you'll need
Essentials
- your usual safe sleep/rest space (cot/crib/Moses basket/playpen as appropriate)
- a clean sleep sack or blanket you already use
- a soft cloth/muslin
Nice to have
- curtains or a dim light (if available)
- a comfortable chair for you to sit close by
- a consistent ‘rest cue’ phrase you will use each time
Movement level: false
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Provide a comfortable, accessible place where babies can rest or sleep when they want to.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)