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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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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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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