What's really keeping parents awake?

We are looking to better understand the reality of interrupted nights for parents. Whether it's bedwetting, illness, nightmares, toilet trips or something else, we'd love to hear about your experience. The survey takes around five to seven minutes to complete. Your responses are anonymous and may be used in aggregated research, media stories and educational content about parenting.

1.Where do you live?

New Zealand

Australia

Somewhere else

2.How old is your youngest child?

Under 2

2-4

5-7

8-10

11+

3.In the past month, how many nights has your sleep been interrupted because of your child?

None

1-2 nights

3-5 nights

6-10 nights

More than 10 nights

4.What usually causes those interruptions? (Tick all that apply.)

Bedwetting or other nighttime accidents

Nightmares

Toilet trips

Wanting comfort

Anxiety

Can't sleep

Needing a drink

Other (please specify)

5.Which part of a nighttime accident do you find the most challenging

Waking up

Changing bedding

Getting everyone back to sleep

Struggling the next day due to broken sleep

Other (please specify)

6.Have you ever...

Changed sheets and bedding fully in the night

Showered or bathed your child in the night

Let your child sleep in your bed because it was easier

Put towels down anticipating an accident

Delayed dealing with it till the morning

Cancelled plans the next day due to being too tired

Hidden how tired you really are

Other (please specify)

7.How tired do interrupted nights leave you

Not that tired

A midday nap sorts me out

Extreme exhaustion

8.What's the funniest, weirdest or most memorable thing that's happened during one of these nights?

9.What's one thing you wish people understood about parents dealing with interrupted nights?

10.What would help you most when you're woken during the night?

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