Transitioning from Daylight Savings to AEST
Sophie Acott
Certified sleep consultant · Author of Sleep Play Love · 13 years
Published March 18, 2023 · Updated July 17, 2026
The short answer
Ease the change gradually and stay consistent. When daylight savings ends and the clocks return to standard time, shift your little one's bedtime, naps and meals slightly later over several days rather than all at once. Keep your regular routine and familiar sleep associations steady throughout, and avoid other big transitions, so your child's body clock adjusts smoothly and gently.
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