The Mila Guide – For Relaxed Nights and Happy Families

Good sleep is not a matter of chance. It results from the right environment, clear routines, and a deep understanding of your child's needs. In our guide, you'll find well-founded answers to the most important questions about children's sleep, bed transitions, and creating a secure children's room.

Developed in Switzerland, written for Swiss families – with the expertise that also stands behind the Mila Cloud children's bed: Security in its most beautiful form.

Mila Cloud Kinderbett in Salbeigrün in einem Zimmer mit hellem Fichtenholz und Abendsonne Kleinkind

Bedtime for Children: Chart by Age and Wake-Up Time

When should your child go to bed? Our chart shows the right bedtime by age and wake-up time – with...

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Bedtime routine for kids: 15 ideas for a calm end to the day

Bedtime routine for kids aged 2 to 10: 15 concrete ideas by age, ground rules, an overview table and a...

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Sleep in 3-year-olds: how much they need, common problems and routines

Sleep at age 3: how much your child needs, when the nap usually goes, the most common sleep problems and...

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2-year sleep regression: why your child is suddenly sleeping badly

Is your 2-year-old suddenly sleeping badly? What lies behind the sleep regression, how long it usually lasts and what really...

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Nightmares in children: what really helps (by age)

Nightmares in children: why they are normal, what helps at each age, the right response at night and a two-week...

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Child won't fall asleep alone: a plan for 2- to 6-year-olds

Child won't fall asleep alone: the difference between «cannot» and «does not want to», age-specific plans and what helps in...

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Ending bedtime support gently: step by step to falling asleep alone

Ending bedtime support without a power struggle: the chair method in seven stages, the interval model and what helps when...

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Mila Cloud Kinderbett in Salbeigrau mit Leseecke und Sessel im Kinderzimmer Einschlafen

Child only falls asleep with mum: making bedtime relaxed again

Child only falls asleep with mum? Why children fix on one person and how the relay handover to the second...

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Child comes into the parents' bed at night: causes and gentle solutions

Child comes into your bed at night: what lies behind night-time migration, what the time of night reveals and three...

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Child won't sleep in their own bed: 9 gentle strategies

Child won't sleep in their own bed? Why it is developmental, nine gentle strategies for evening and night, and a...

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Kids’ bed without rails: when is your child ready?

Kids’ bed without rails: the right age to switch, the signs that matter and how to prepare the bed and...

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Kids’ bed from what age? The age guide from cot to school age

From what age is a kids’ bed right? The stages from baby year to school age, clear signs of readiness,...

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Child Wakes Up at Night – 5 Common Causes and Tips

Child wakes up at night? The 5 most common causes, how to recognise them by time and behaviour, and a...

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Night Terrors in Children: What's Behind Them and How to React

Night terrors in children: what happens in the brain, how to tell them apart from nightmares, how to react correctly...

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Dropping the nap: when is my child ready and how do we make the transition?

Dropping the nap: at what age children are ready, which signs matter and how a step-by-step plan with quiet time...

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Bedtime routine from age 2: the step-by-step evening ritual with schedule

Bedtime routine from age 2: the concrete schedule from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in six steps, with a weekly plan...

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Setting up a bedroom for 2 to 5-year-olds: the most important tips

Setting up a bedroom for 2 to 5-year-olds: zones, furniture heights by age, safety, storage and lighting – with a...

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Bedtime rituals for toddlers: what experts recommend

Bedtime rituals for toddlers: what experts recommend, which building blocks work and how to adapt the evening ritual from age...

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Moving On from the Cot: How to Make the Transition Stress-Free

Moving on from the cot without stress: the right timing, a childproof room, a nest feeling in the open bed...

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Gepolstertes Kinderbett am frühen Abend bei gedämpftem Licht Abendritual

Child Won't Fall Asleep – 8 Reasons and What Really Helps

Child won't fall asleep? The 8 most common reasons, guideline bedtimes by age, a 7-day plan and tips on when...

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From Cot to Children's Bed in 5 Steps – The Complete Guide

From cot to children's bed in 5 steps: preparation, choosing the bed, setting it up, the first night and setbacks...

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Gepolstertes Kinderbett in der Dämmerung mit gedämpftem Nachtlicht Durchschlafen

Child Won't Sleep Through the Night – Causes and Solutions for Parents

Child won't sleep through the night? What is normal at what age, the 7 most common causes and a two-week...

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When Is My Child Ready for a Big Bed? 6 Clear Signs

When is my child ready for a big bed? 6 clear signs with their developmental background, false alarms and a...

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Bye-bye Cot: 5 Signs Your Child Is Ready for Their First "Big" Bed

Bye-bye cot: 5 signs your child is ready for their first big bed – with a focus on climbing, safety...

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