Baby sleep coach blog
Research and evidence based parenting advice
Separation Anxiety in Babies: Causes, Signs, and How to Help Them Through It
Separation anxiety is a natural and common developmental stage that babies go through. While it can be challenging for both babies and parents, understanding the causes and recognizing the signs of...
Surviving 8 Week Sleep Regression with Your Baby
As a Baby Sleep Coach, one thing I find parents quickly learn about feeling you are getting the hang of having a newborn and navigating their sleep patterns, is that you shouldn’t get too...
How can parents develop sleep skills that will last a lifetime
As a baby sleep coach, I often get asked for advice from parents as well. Whilst you might assume that once the baby is sleeping so is the parent, unfortunately, this often isn't the case. Here at...
Does mouth breathing affect my child’s sleep?
If your child has trouble sleeping, or wakes up during the night it could be that you have a mouth breather on your hands. As a baby sleep coach, I see how common mouth breathing is in young...
How can I help my baby sleep through Fireworks?
A night with fireworks can be a stressful time for anyone with children or pets and as the weather turns colder we know that Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve are both just around the corner. You...
Why is My Child Waking Early?
As a baby sleep coach and parent, I know that some of the scariest questions you can hear when raising a child are “Is your baby a good sleeper?” and “Does your child sleep through the night?”. It...
Surviving Baby & Toddler Jet Lag
Pre-kids, avoiding jet lag usually meant that you would force yourself to stay awake until your new destinations ‘night-time’ and book yourself an extra day's rest on your return to recover....
How Much Sleep Does My Child Need?
A common baby sleep question I get from tired mothers is How Much Sleep Does My Baby Need?! New parents, in particular, can struggle with the concept that their baby has had as little sleep with...
Can Vitamin D Help My Baby Sleep Better?
If you are a parent, chances are that at some point an older relative has told you that fresh air will help your baby sleep better and, as with a lot of advice from older generations, we are always...
Foods To Help Baby Sleep Through The Night
Any parent of a baby or toddler longs for their baby to be a sleepy angel and sleep through the night. Frantic google searches in the small hours ask, “how can I help my baby settle to sleep” or...
How Do I Make My Kids Room Sleep-Friendly?
Arranging your child’s bedroom in a way that supports sleep can not only promote a more relaxing environment to fall asleep in but also an environment that supports resettling, should your child...
Screen Time. Does Blue Light Affect My Baby’s Sleep?
Discussions around Blue Light and its effects are becoming more popular than ever, with a lot of devices now offering blue light filters to decrease our exposure. Whilst as adults, the majority of...
5 Ways To Make Going Back To Work As A Mum Easier
Whether you’re going back to work after maternity leave or going back to work after being a stay at home mum, chances are you’re feeling a whole range of emotions about the transition. Not just for...
Clocks Go Back, What Now? How Do You Adjust Baby’s Routine?
Every time the clocks go forwards or backwards, parents across the world whose baby has finally settled into a nice sleep schedule or sleep routine go into a panic. As parents, we begrudge the hour...
Safer Sleep For Babies, Advice And Guidance.
Safer Sleep For 0 To 6 Months Olds It’s important to spend some time considering how to implement safer sleeping strategies for your new-born. The decisions we make about where and how we place our...
How To Get Baby To Sleep When Travelling?
As travel begins to slowly reappear you might suddenly be faced with stress around how to travel with your baby, how to help your baby sleep on vacation and of course where your baby can sleep when...
Top 10 Tips For Travelling With A Baby Or Toddler
We had a great response to our first blog on How To Get Your Baby To Sleep Whilst Travelling, along with many other questions! We all know the secret to a great family-friendly holiday is to keep...
How To Help Baby Sleep In The Heat?
As summer arrives, your baby may have trouble sleeping in the heat - which is perfectly normal! Many parents worry about the temperature of their baby or toddler on a hot day and, whilst it is...
Clocks Go Forward, What Now? How Do You Adjust The Baby Routine?
Every time the clocks go forwards or backwards, parents across the world whose baby has finally settled into a nice sleep schedule or sleep routine go into a panic. As parents, we will happily...
Using A Dummy (Pacifier Or Soother)
First, know this blog will not be about whether you should or should not use a dummy. I have cared for many babies, some babies love dummy, and some don’t. Some parents choose to use a dummy and...
How Breast Pumping Can Help
For many parents keen to offer their baby the long-term benefits that breastfeeding provides, effective breast-pumping is an important practice in establishing and maintaining breastfeeding....
Will My Baby Sleep Better If I Give Them A Bottle?
You may have been advised by a sleep coach, maternity nurse or any other infant sleep specialists to top up the bedtime breastfeed with formula or give a larger formula feed. Well, Let Me Tell You,...
Will My Baby Sleep Better If I Feed them Every 4 Hours?
Should You Only Feed The Baby Every 4 Hours? I am sure you have heard this before: “If You Feed Your Baby Every 4 Hours, They Will Learn How To Sleep Better.” This comes from the idea that babies...
Will My Nursery / Child-Care Provider Support My Little Ones Sleep?
When you have worked hard to improve your child’s sleep routine, especially if your child has had difficulty sleeping in the past, the idea of sending them to a Nursery or a Child-minder where their...
Enjoying Your First Christmas With Baby
In the run-up to Christmas, a lot of parents can put pressure on themselves to make everything perfect and enjoy these key milestone moments. Whilst Christmas can be enjoyable with a baby, the...
Halloween Sleepy Food Ideas To Get Your Children Sleeping Well
As Halloween approaches, parents everywhere may be wondering how with all the Halloween Treats they can still trick their little one into going to bed at a reasonable time. Whilst planning earlier...