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The Power of Sleep: Why New Parents Returning to Work Need It More Than Ever

Returning to work after becoming a new parent can be a daunting experience. Balancing the demands of a career with the responsibilities of caring for a newborn can leave parents feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. However, amidst the chaos of adjusting to this new chapter, one often underestimated ally stands out: sleep. In this blog, I’ll […]

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Starting Nursery – 4 Top Tips for Napping at Nursery

All About Sleeping, Daytime Naps, Nursery / By allaboutantenatal

Sending your little one off to nursery can be an anxious time for many parents. Perhaps, (after months of trying) you have just got them settled into a routine, sleeping well overnight and self-settling and the thought of sending them somewhere new to sleep fills you dread (on top of the guilt we often feel

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Sleep Dictionary

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Common words/phrases used when talking about babies/children’s sleep defined. Sleep Pressure (often referred to as Awake Windows) We all need a certain amount of sleep pressure in order to be able to fall asleep. The longer we are awake, the more this sleep pressure builds. Awake windows refer to the average length of time

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My Top 5 Tips for Improving your Little Ones Sleep

All About Sleeping / By allaboutantenatal

Timing When it comes to your little ones sleep routine, timing is everything. However not in the way you might think. As a sleep consultant I am constantly rolling my eyes to hear parents who are following pre-prescribed routines from books/apps which state that their babies should nap at set times each day. Why the

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Nap Transitions

All About Sleeping, Daytime Naps / By allaboutantenatal

How and when to drop naps is the most common question I am asked when I do my Instagram Q&A’s so I have put together a list of all my top tips which I hope you will find useful. 3-6 months Most babies at this age are starting to settling into a routine of 3-4

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Positive Sleep Tips for Your Responsively Breastfed Baby

All About Sleeping, Daytime Naps, Feeding / By allaboutantenatal

I believe in responsive parenting and when it comes to sleep support, learning your baby’s sleep cues and responding to their sleep needs is step one in helping your baby feel happier and better rested. Many ‘routines’ for infants do not support responsive feeding or parenting. Some suggest sleeping and feeding your baby by the

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The 4 Month Sleep Regression

All About Sleeping, Sleep Regressions / By allaboutantenatal

What is the “4 Month Sleep Regression?” This term refers to a common phase in a baby’s life, somewhere between 3-5 months, when their sleep becomes very disturbed. The first thing to understand about the “4 Month Sleep Regression” is that it’s not actually a regression at all. In fact, it’s a very positive step

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Dummies: The Good, The Bad & The Helpful

All About Sleeping, Baby Care, Daytime Naps, Dummies / By allaboutantenatal

Dummies seem to be one baby item which divides the nation – love them or hate them, here is our guide to using and loosing your baby’s pacifier. The Good According to the Lullaby Trust, there is some evidence to suggest that dummy use can reduce the risk of SIDS. In addition, there has been

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How to develop the best routine for YOUR baby

All About Sleeping, Daytime Naps / By allaboutantenatal

Sadly, babies aren’t born with user manuals – how simple life would be if they were! Many parents (myself included) struggle with the unpredictability of babies and aim to set up a routine and structure to their day. For many babies this can be a really positive change. Babies often thrive on routine and parents

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The Myth of “Normal” Baby Sleep Patterns

All About Sleeping, Daytime Naps / By allaboutantenatal

On meeting a new baby for the first time, one of the most common questions asked to new parents is: “Are they good? Do they sleep?” My response to this question would be: “Yes, of course she is good, she’s a baby.” And: “No, of course she doesn’t sleep, she’s a baby!” Sadly, I fear

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Wind-Down Time : The Key To Successful Naps

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We all know that feeling – when you come home from a night out or a work event and you are really shattered but your brain just won’t switch off. Most of us would find it impossible to go straight to bed and sleep. We need to unwind first, to calm our active brains. Our

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Confessions of a Sleep Consultant Whose Child Isn’t Sleeping!

All About Sleeping, Sleep Regressions / By allaboutantenatal

If I had a pound for every time a friend or a client said, “oh your children must be amazing sleepers,” I would be a very rich lady! The truth is that ALL children will go through bouts of sleep problems, and mine have been no exception. In fact, when I was in the process

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Overtiredness – A Parent’s Guide

All About Sleeping, Daytime Naps, Early Rising / By allaboutantenatal

Is My Baby Overtired? Many parents ask me: “Why is overtiredness a problem? Surely the more tired my baby is, the longer they will sleep, right?”. Wrong! Lots of parents will keep their babies up later and drop or reduce day-time naps in a bid to improve night-time sleeping, when in reality an overtired baby

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Day Time Naps – FAQs

1 Comment / All About Sleeping, Daytime Naps / By allaboutantenatal

As a Sleep Consultant I work with lots of clients who panic over daytime naps. Parents are often stressed and anxious that a bad night is on the cards if naps don’t go to plan. Here are some FAQ’s I receive about day time naps as well as my answers. How much day time sleep

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Separation Anxiety: What, Why & How?

All About Sleeping, Sleep Regressions / By allaboutantenatal

What is Separation Anxiety? Has your little one suddenly become more clingy? Do they cry every time you leave the room? Are they struggling to go down for day time naps, wanting more cuddles during the night and generally upset unless you are right there with them? If the answer is yes then it’s likely

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The Power of Sleep: Why New Parents Returning to Work Need It More Than Ever

Starting Nursery – 4 Top Tips for Napping at Nursery

Sleep Dictionary

My Top 5 Tips for Improving your Little Ones Sleep

Nap Transitions

Positive Sleep Tips for Your Responsively Breastfed Baby

The 4 Month Sleep Regression

Dummies: The Good, The Bad & The Helpful

How to develop the best routine for YOUR baby

The Myth of “Normal” Baby Sleep Patterns

Wind-Down Time : The Key To Successful Naps

Confessions of a Sleep Consultant Whose Child Isn’t Sleeping!

Overtiredness – A Parent’s Guide

Day Time Naps – FAQs

Separation Anxiety: What, Why & How?

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