Sleep Hacks, Tips And Tricks: The BEST Of 2016

It's been quite a year here at HerFamily HQ and if there's one thing we've learned, it's that sleep (your sleep, the kids' sleep, getting the baby to sleep) is the holy grail as far as parenting in Ireland is concerned. Here are ten of our most popular stories, tips and hacks. Bookmark this page for future reference and it could be a very happy New Year indeed... 1. The genius trick that can help you to drop off in record time (we've been using it almost nightly and it works a treat)

2. The slightly creepy rabbit book that makes kids fall asleep in minutes...

3. Is your baby an early riser? Those 5am starts could be a thing of the past with the help of sleep guru Niamh O'Reilly...

4. Watch this dad use the 'tissue trick' to send his baby to sleep in under one minute (yes, really...)

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5. These brilliant sleep tips for stressed-out parents will help you conquer sleep deprivation for good.

6. This is how much sleep you and the kids really need...

7. We asked you to share your funniest 'fast asleep' kid photos... you didn't disappoint. Here's 20 of the best.

8. '10 Reasons I Didn't Sleep Train My Son (He Sleep Trained Me)'

9. Recognise any of these? '10 Dick Moves I've Made While Sleep-Deprived and Mildly Insane' (true story)

10. Finally, the study we'd always hoped would cement the vast benefits of the sneaky nap...