Night Terror or Nightmare? What’s the difference?
There is a lot of confusion around nightmares and night terrors and I want to clear some of that up for you. The age and time they start, the presentation and the way you should handle the two are quite different. Understanding these differences will really allow you...
read moreNewborn and sleep: The Roadmap
Let’s talk newborns and sleep! Congratulations on your precious newborn. Babies are little miracles and bring bundles of joy. But along with all the love and joy this newborn journey brings, also comes many, many questions. Am I right? Lovely mama, do any of these...
read moreAdjusting to daylight savings time – Spring has arrived!
I love this time of year. The weather gently changes and becomes warmer. I always embrace daylight savings as it’s the beginning of longer, lighter evenings and more time spent outside. But the onset of daylight savings can disrupt a baby’s body clock. Luckily,...
read moreHiring a sleep consultant: What you need to know
Things to consider before hiring a sleep consultant. There are many things to consider before hiring a sleep consultant. Like any service in life, you want to be sure you actually need a professional. And while you might fancy a little DIY in other areas of your life,...
read moreSolids and Sleep
Starting solids can be and exciting time for you and your baby. It’s fun to introduce them to the wide world of food. Some babies are interested in food early on, and others take a little longer to excite their palates! For parents it can be a busy stage with new...
read moreWhy Some Babies Just Won’t Sleep & Nap (as They Should)
Many new mums are overwhelmed and exhausted. They’ve tried almost everything just to get their baby to sleep. Googled blog posts Asked friends and relatives for advice Read all the books by the experts Asked their friends what works for them Tried all the baby sleep...
read moreHow to drop from one nap to none.
I remember when my children were toddlers still so well. They were busy, curious, entertaining, pushy and exhausting! Any wonder I loved nap time! I’ve got a sneaking suspicion I wasn’t the only mum out there dreading the day my toddler would drop her day sleep! How...
read moreThe 4 month sleep regression explained
The first 3 months of getting to know your newborn is such a precious time. Is there anything more gorgeous than your little baby cuddling into you in a deep sleep? They sleep just about anywhere! Maybe you’re also starting to feel like you’ve found your groove. Then...
read moreYour Top Toddler Sleep Questions Answered
On the blog today I want to talk all things toddler sleep. In particular sleep issues that toddlers aged 2-3 often experience. And I will be addressing the all-important question about when is the right time to drop their day sleep. If you have a toddler who is...
read moreOvernight feeding: How much is too much?
"The settling routine at night for Gully began with a bottle of milk while he was being read to. Often, he would then begin to wander around the house but we would keep talking to him encouraging him that it’s sleepy time and time to go to bed. Some nights he needed a...
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