How to Help Baby Sleep in Hot Weather?

by Iva Faulknerova | Mar 29, 2022 | travel

TABLE OF CONTENT:

HOW TO DRESS BABY TO SLEEP

HOW TO KEEP NURSERY COOL TO HELP BABY SLEEP IN HOT WEATHER?

HOW TO CHECK IF BABY IS TOO HOT AND WHAT TO DO WHEN THEY TOO HOT

How To Settle Baby To Sleep In Hot Weather?

HOW DO YOU GET BABY SLEEP IN HOT WEATHER

TO HELP BABY SLEEP IN HOT WEATHER

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 definitely something to pay attention to, it doesn’t mean all past baby sleep solutions need to be disregarded.

To help parents help their baby sleep in hot weather, our baby sleep coach has gathered some of our best summer sleep solutions for your baby or toddler!

How To Keep Nursery Cool to Help Baby Sleep In Hot Weather?

It can be a real struggle for parents to keep their baby’s room at the ideal temperature during the summer months. There are many factors at play – how can you keep your baby cool at night in summer without having them wake up cold if the temperature drops?

Luckily we have gathered top tips to help you out:

Buy a Room Thermometer – if there is one essential item for a baby’s nursery after a cot, let it be your room thermometer. Being able to monitor your baby or toddler’s room temperature will enable you to make informed decisions about how to dress the baby for sleep in all weathers. Bonus Tip: A lot of modern baby monitors have thermometers included, ensure you check this with an alternative thermometer before relying on it as these tend to be at a higher temperature. Remember, heat rises so you want the thermometer as close to the level with where the baby is sleeping as possible.

Keep the blinds and curtains closed and the door open for the baby’s room during the day. Whilst you may feel like to help baby sleep better in the heat you should have the curtains wide open to let in as much air as possible, sunlight coming into the room will make it warmer. Keep the windows open but the curtains closed to avoid this sunny side-effect, as recommended by the lullaby trust site.

Use a fan to circulate air around the room but ensure it is not pointing at the baby. A lot of babies actually enjoy the white noise that a fan emits so you may find that it helps soothe the baby to sleep. Great tip – use a bowl of ice or freeze a large bottle of water and place it in front of the fan, this will make the air circulating cold.

Use air conditioning if available, there are many portable air conditioning units you can buy. If using an air conditioning unit, cool the room before you put your baby to sleep. Use it for the duration of their sleep, set the temperature for 16 – 18 degrees and make sure the unit is in a suitable position so it’s not blowing cold air directly at the baby. If the room is cooled to lower temperatures, remember to dress your baby accordingly.

Some babies won’t settle in the cot with distractions going on, so if you need to close the door of the baby’s room to get to sleep, wait 5 or 10 minutes after they have dropped off and open it up to let air from the rest of the house flow through.

If you are having doors and windows open whilst your baby is asleep, don’t forget to use a doorstop or heavy item so that a wind-induced door slam doesn’t wake up your baby!

You can also hang a wet towel over the chair, the evaporating water will cool the air

Fill a hot water bottle with ice and place it in their cot if they are over 1 year old.

How To Check If A Baby Is Too Hot Whilst Sleeping?

The best way to check your baby isn’t overheating when it’s hot at night is to go in and gently place a hand on their chest and their back. A lot of babies’ backs of their heads will get warm – this is completely normal and common in both children and adults alike! So if you focus on the chest you should get an idea of how hot they are.

What To Do If Baby Is Hot Whilst Sleeping?

If you do find that your child is too hot at night, whilst you will want to avoid waking them up if you have finally settled baby to sleep, it’s worth working to make the room cooler. If you want to introduce a fan that is particularly noisy, we would recommend starting the fan off in a different room a bit further away but pointing in the direction of the baby’s room and then after 5 minutes bringing it closer whilst ensuring it isn’t pointing at the baby. This will gradually introduce the fan-noise to them without starting them. If you place a frozen water bottle or bowl of ice in front of the fan it will keep the circulating air cooler.

Try to keep them on their back, whilst this is a normal safety issue a lot of parents find that when older their baby likes to sleep on their stomach. This is still okay to do but ensure that their cot sheet is tight-fitting and will not go over their face. Similarly, try to avoid using blankets that may end up covering their face. If your child requires a blanket and won’t use a gro bag or sleep without covering, then ensure it is a cellular blanket as these have breathable holes in them.

Whilst you will be keeping your baby’s blinds closed (but window open in the heat) you may feel this doesn’t allow for much of a draft. Try propping open the doors in multiple rooms with the windows open in order to create a cooler house overall and a gentle draft of fresh air.

How To Settle Baby To Sleep In Hot Weather?

You will likely find that the heat will either wipe your baby out so they sleep easier or make them hot and bothered so they take longer to fall asleep. Check out these 3 tips:

Return to baby every 20 minutes if they are struggling to sleep in order to offer them a drink of cold water if they are weaned. Try not to engage in conversation during this time for the risk of waking them. If your baby isn’t weaned then try to have a bottle (or breast) handy to top them up with fluid every half an hour.

Give baby a cooler bath close to bedtime, this will help to lower their body temperature before bed.

Try not to have a baby in an overly cold room for their bedtime routine. If they have been downstairs in a room with a cooling fan, in just a nappy then when they go to bed they are going to feel warmer instantly!

Whilst it may feel uncomfortable and warm for you, try not to be sleeveless if holding them for a feed before bed. Having the skin on skin on the back of the neck when it is hot outside is just going to contribute to them feeling sweaty and clammy.

Try to be patient! It can be frustrating when your baby won’t go to sleep, but it is natural for it to be a more difficult sleep process when the weather is warmer.

fan and ice bucket to help baby sleep in hot weather

What Else Can I Do To Help My Baby In The Hot Weather?

Aside from sleep, the day-to-day challenges of having a baby or toddler in the summer months can be quite daunting. If you want to read about the best ways to help your baby when travelling check out our blog for helping baby to sleep whilst travelling here.

Otherwise, Remember These Important Tips to Help you Baby Sleep in Hot Weather:

Don’t leave your little one anywhere it can get hot fast. This includes; the car, covered in a pram, or just sat out in the sun. Covering prams with a muslin will heat them up like a greenhouse. Cover them with safety checked cooling pram covers made for purpose if you have to. Use pram parasols.

Sunhats are your baby’s best friend! What can you do if your baby or toddler won’t wear a hat? Keep them in the shade! It’s an unfortunate consequence when we want to enjoy the sun ourselves, but keeping their heads out of the sun is very important. There are several reasonably priced parasols available on the market if your toddler refuses to wear a sunhat.

Keep them hydrated! If you are breastfeeding, your milk will naturally adjust to the hot temperature and provide more hydrating milk for your little one, so there is no need to top them up with water if they are under 6 months. Just make sure to offer breast more often. If your baby is on formula, you can offer them sips of cooled boiled water (under 6 months). If your little one is older and isn’t drinking enough water, whilst you may be resistant to offering them a flavoured substitute, very lightly diluted cordial or fresh juice watered down a lot may be necessary if they aren’t drinking. Alternatively, you can make a smoothie using fresh or frozen fruit and even turn that smoothie into ice lollies by freezing it in a suitable container.

Paddling pools (in the shade or with hats) are a great way to have fun whilst maintaining a good temperature.

Let us know if this has helped you or if you have any further questions about getting your baby to sleep when in the heat, in the comments section below.

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6 Top Tips on How to Breast Pump, When to pump and How to Store Breastmilk Safely.

by Iva Faulknerova | Mar 28, 2022 | newborn, breastfeeding, dummy

TABLE OF CONTENT:

What Are Your Reasons For Breast Pumping?

6 Best Tips For Breast Pumping

BREAST PUMPING AND BREASTFEEDING

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. The NHS recommends that baby’s nutritional needs are met exclusively from breastmilk in the first 26-weeks of a baby’s life. For many working Mums and Mums keen to establish milk supply, effective breast-pumping is a fantastic tool supporting breastfeeding. Of course, seeking advice from ababy sleep consultant will provide you with tailored advice relating to your baby’s routine, including breast-pumping options. Here, we take some expert tips for effective breast-pumping that supports you and your baby.

What Are Your Reasons For Breast Pumping?

There are many reasons why parents choose breast pumping. Having a sense of what you are hoping to achieve can help you to decide how and when to breast pump. Knowing your “why” is helpful in establishing effective breast pumping. These might include:

Allow dad or other family member or a maternity nurse or a night nurse to feed the baby
To provide breastmilk for a premature baby who cannot feed yet directly from Mum.
To provide your baby with breastmilk whilst Mum is away from the baby due to work or other commitments.
To offer relief from engorged, sore breasts.
To provide sufficient breast milk for a baby that is bottle fed due to issues with latching on to the breast.
To establish and/or boost your milk supply.
To maintain supply when your baby is transitioning between sleep routines at night.
To produce breastmilk that can be used as an ingredient in your weaning baby’s porridge or other foods.
To donate breast milk for premature babies via a milk bank.

Once you have a sense of why you plan to breast pump, you can make decisions about the best times and methods for pumping.

6 Best Tips For Breast Pumping

1. Stay Calm And Relaxed For Effective Breast Pumping

Once you have decided to breast pump, it can help to stay calm whilst pumping or expressing the milk. Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit and ensure you have a drink and snack as needed. Looking at your baby or a photo of them can help. The more relaxed and comfortable you are, the better your milk will flow.

2. How Do You Store Breast Milk After Expressing

It is vital that you are prepared for safe and hygienic storage of pumped milk. Wash your hands with soap and water before pumping. Any bottles or containers used to store the milk should be sterilised in line with manufacturer’s instructions. Store the milk in small quantities to avoid wastage.

3. Where should you store breastmilk after pumping:

At home at room temperature up to 6h, pampers.co.uk
At the back of the fridge, not the door, for up to 8 days (at 4°C or lower)
In the freezer for up to 6 months.
use a cooler bag to keep in your room at night
Defrost by leaving it in the fridge to thaw out completely and never re-freeze.

4. When Is It Best To Pump Breast Milk When Breastfeeding

Continue breastfeeding your baby on demand as usual and include the breast pumping between the feeds. The best is to pump after breastfeeding. Wait at least 30 after the breastfeed and 60 minutes before the next feed.
The best time for breast pumping is in the morning. Mothers usually find that when they first get up they have the biggest supply as it has stored overnight.
It is worth experimenting at different times to see when you have the best flow of milk.
If your baby starts to sleep more through the night, but you want to maintain your milk supply, you will, unfortunately, best still waking in the early hours to pump as this tells your body that the demand for milk is still there.
If you are pumping at work, aim to speak to your employer to ensure you can pump regularly and have a suitable location and safe storage for milk. The HSE offers information and advice to support effective breast pumping at work.

5. How Does Breast Pumping Work With A Maternity Nurse, Night Nanny, or sleep consultant?

If you want to use a maternity nurse, night nurse, or baby sleep consultant, you can still breastfeed! A lot of new mothers find they can sleep better and more peacefully despite being woken to feed if they can rest in the safe knowledge that a professional is caring for their baby and they are getting a well-deserved rest.
Once breastfeeding is established, if mum breast pumps in advance or throughout the night, she can also take it in turns with the baby nurse to feed the baby (once on bottle and once at the breast, for instance) or once a supply has been built, the nurse can take over the night-time routine altogether.
If you’re considering using a night nurse for your little one, ensure you make your wishes for the night time feeds and routine known in advance, so that you can work together to ensure your preferences are met.

6. How To Stop Breastfeeding And/Or BreaSt Pumping At Night?

This supply and demand concept is also worth bearing in mind if you plan to pump to ease the discomfort of engorged breasts. The more milk you pump from engorged breasts, the more your body will produce. So, if your baby is beginning to reduce their breastmilk intake once they wean or start sleeping longer at night, aim to breast pump just enough to offer your sore breasts relief, without continuing to overstimulate supply. This can be done by hand-expressing a small amount of milk.

By implementing these tips, you can easily be on your way to effective breast pumping. Like anything, breast pumping is a skill that gets easier with practice. And, if you need support or advice, do contact your Midwife or Health Visitor and/or baby sleep consultant. Happy pumping!

Do Bottle-Fed Babies Sleep Longer Than Breastfed Babies? Debunking the Myths

by Iva Faulknerova | Mar 27, 2022 | newborn, breastfeeding, dummy

TABLE OF CONTENT:

DO BOTTLE FED BABIES SLEEP LONGER THEN BREASTFED BABIES?

Do Babies Sleep Longer if Fed More?

Will Babies Sleep Longer with Formula?

Do Babies Sleep Longer After Cluster Feeding?

DO BOTTLE FED BABIES SLEEP LONGER THEN BREASTFED BABIES?

Unlocking the Truth Behind Infant Sleep a and feed Patterns

You may have been advised by a sleep coach, maternity nurse, midwife or any other infant specialists to top up the bedtime breastfeed with formula or give a larger formula feed. Well, let me tell you, none of this advice is based on evidence!

There will always be someone who claims that one of these strategies was a miracle cure for their baby’s sleep, but in general, the large studies have not found that this will make a huge difference to the way your baby sleeps. Despite what older relatives may tell you, it is a myth that giving a larger feed before bed help babies sleep longer.

You will not meet a reputable Baby Sleep Consultant or find a baby sleep program that will advise you to feed your baby to sleep, which surely speaks volumes in itself.

This sounds sensible, though, doesn’t it? However, human digestion doesn’t quite work that way, and how quickly your infant will empty their stomach isn’t entirely dependent on how much is consumed in one go.

The fact is, babies can’t store up ‘fuel’ to keep themselves going for extra time, hence feeding them more will not make them sleep longer.

Some research has even shown that the opposite is true, and the larger the feed volume, the faster the stomach will empty.

A study published in the journal “Pediatric Research” in 2004 investigated the relationship between feed volume and gastric emptying time in infants. The study, titled “Effect of Feed Volume on Gastric Emptying in Infants and Young Children,” examined how varying feed volumes affected the rate at which infants’ stomachs emptied.

The researchers found that larger feed volumes led to faster gastric emptying in infants. This suggests that feeding a baby a larger volume before bedtime, in hopes of promoting longer sleep, may not be effective as the stomach will empty more quickly regardless of the amount consumed.

Reference:

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. (2004). Effect of feed volume on gastric emptying in infants and young children. Pediatric Research, 55(1), 192-194.

Baby peacefully drinking milk from a bottle. do babies sleeping longer with formula?

Do Babies Sleep Longer if Fed More?

Did you know that breastfed babies tend to consume a consistent volume of milk over a 24-hour period between the ages of 1 to 6 months? Contrary to common belief, increased feeding frequency in infants is often not solely driven by hunger but can be attributed to developmental changes.

Research suggests that if a baby starts feeding more frequently, they may likely consume less milk at each feeding session. This adjustment in feeding behaviour is influenced by factors such as changing milk composition, faster stomach emptying time, and an increased need for comfort.

While some may think that feeding a larger volume before bedtime helps babies sleep longer, studies have shown otherwise. In fact, giving extra milk on the assumption that a baby is extra hungry may not lead to extended sleep durations.

This study published in the journal “Pediatrics” in 2012 examined infant feeding patterns and hunger cues. Researchers found that breastfed infants regulate their milk intake over multiple feedings, adjusting the volume consumed at each session rather than increasing feeding frequency solely due to hunger.

Understanding these hunger cues and feeding patterns is crucial for caregivers. It enables them to respond appropriately to their infant’s needs without resorting to overfeeding or misinterpreting hunger signals, ultimately promoting better sleep for both the baby and the caregiver.

Reference:

Ventura, A. K., & Beauchamp, G. K. (2012). Infant Hunger and Satiety Cues During the First Months of Life: Developmental Changes and Clinical Implications. Pediatrics, 129(5), e1171–e1180.

Do Babies Sleep Longer After Cluster Feeding?

Ever wondered if those marathon feeding sessions, known as cluster feeding, might lead to babies sleeping longer? It’s a common question among parents.

While it might seem logical that a big feeding session would knock your baby out for an extended snooze, the reality isn’t always so straightforward. Research suggests that while cluster feeding might help satisfy your baby’s immediate hunger and lead to a bit of shut-eye afterwards, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll sleep longer overall.

A study published in the journal “Pediatrics” took a closer look at nighttime breastfeeding and how it relates to sleep patterns in babies. Surprisingly, the study found that while nighttime breastfeeding seemed to help babies settle into more consistent sleep patterns, the actual act of cluster feeding didn’t make a big difference in total sleep time.

So, what does this mean for tired parents? Well, it’s essential to recognise that every baby is different. While some might doze off into dreamland after a cluster-feeding session, others might still wake up frequently throughout the night.

Understanding your baby’s unique sleep cues and patterns can help you navigate those long nights more effectively. And remember, while cluster feeding might not guarantee a full night’s sleep, making sure your little one is fed, comfortable, and loved is what matters most.

In the end, while the idea of babies sleeping longer after cluster feeding sounds nice, it’s important to keep expectations realistic and focus on what works best for your family.

Reference:

Brown, A., Harries, V. “Nighttime breastfeeding behavior is associated with more sustained sleep patterns than other sleep-associated behaviors.” Pediatrics. 2017; 140 (Supplement 1): S40-S46. DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-2598N

Will Babies Sleep Longer with Formula?

Many parents wonder if switching to formula feeding could get their babies sleeping longer stretches. While it’s a common question, the answer isn’t as straightforward as some might hope.

Research on this topic is mixed. While some studies suggest that formula-fed babies might sleep longer than breastfed babies, others show no significant difference in sleep duration between the two feeding methods.

One study published in the journal “Sleep Medicine Reviews” in 2018 reviewed existing research on infant sleep and feeding methods. The study found that while formula-fed babies tend to consume larger volumes of milk per feeding compared to breastfed babies, there was no consistent evidence to suggest that formula-fed babies sleep longer.

The reality is that sleep patterns in infants are influenced by a multitude of factors, including age, individual differences, and environmental conditions. While some babies might sleep longer after a bottle of formula, others might not experience any change in their sleep patterns.

Ultimately, the decision to switch to formula feeding should be based on what works best for both the baby and the family. Whether breastfeeding or formula feeding, ensuring that your baby is well-fed, comfortable, and loved is what truly matters.

In conclusion, while formula feeding might lead to longer sleep durations for some babies, it’s not a guarantee. Parents should focus on providing nurturing care and responding to their baby’s needs, regardless of the feeding method chosen.

Reference:

Sadeh, A., Mindell, J. A., Luedtke, K., & Wiegand, B. (2018). Sleep and sleep ecology in the first 3 years: a web-based study. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 41, 187–196. DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2018.02.002.

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Will My Baby Sleep Better If I Feed them Every 4 Hours?

by Iva Faulknerova | Mar 26, 2022 | newborn, breastfeeding, dummy

MyShould I Only Feed my Baby Every 4 Hours?

I am sure you have heard this before: “If I Feed my Baby Every 4 Hours, They Will Learn How To Sleep Better.”

This comes from the idea that babies only wake up due to hunger and making sure they are ‘not just feeding for comfort’, will make them sleep better.

There are a couple of reasons why people might think that if I feed my baby every 4 hours would work is:

The baby is feeding for comfort, and this is unnecessary.
The baby must be taught to only feed when they are actually hungry.

If the baby is actually waking up hungry, then if I feed my baby every 4 hours, it simply isn’t going to work. They will initially just cry for the whole time until they get fed. (Yes this will stop at some point, they will give up on crying – they will give up letting you know their needs). When it comes to feeding your baby, they are going to be exhausted from crying, and they might not even finish their feed. They will ‘crash out’, their cortisol levels (stress hormone) will be very high and they will most probably struggle to stay asleep past their first sleep cycle.

If they not hungry and feeding for comfort, then we will need to figure out other ways to comfort them, because the need for comfort isn’t just going to go away if we start feeding baby every 4 hours.

Yes, you could ignore their need, but that might not be such a good idea later on. This is why:

Some babies have a very small appetite and if you feed them less often, you risk them not being able to get enough calories during a 24h period. You are risking them getting dehydrated and getting sick very quickly.

If the baby is bottle-fed this might stretch their tummies, which might impact their appetite regulations later on.

If the baby is breastfed, this strategy is risky because it assumes that:

The breast always makes the same amount of milk each time, which they DON’T.
You can control how much milk a baby drinks in one feed, which you CAN’T.
The mother can store larger amounts of milk necessary for less frequent feeds, which is not always possible.

Trying to feed my baby every 4 hours with bottle of formula milk

To summarise this, babies feed frequently for many reasons.

Just because they might settle better after the feed doesn’t mean that hunger was why it was appropriate to feed them. Feeding and hunger are not always the same thing. We’ve come to think about this with an adult mentality of equating comfort-feeding with over-eating. But while eating too much food isn’t a good idea, it’s not really a principle that can be applied to long breastfed infants, as there are many complex mechanisms to regulate and control milk intake and appetite in a breastfed baby.

It is more possible to over-feed a formula-fed baby, but as long as you keep an eye on the total daily volume, you still don’t need to worry about it too much.

This theory is really old fashioned, so please feed your baby if they hungry, don’t let them wait for 4 hours. You can still keep you baby in a lovely relaxed routine without too much interruption to their natural needs. If you stuck or confused, book a free call with me, I will surely help you to work out the right routine for your baby.

references: Lets talk about your new family’s sleep, Lindsey Hookway, 2020

So to answer your question is NO, you will not necessarily teach your baby to sleep better, if you feed your baby every 4 hours. This will not solve your baby’s sleep problems.

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Will My Nursery / Child-Care Provider Support My Little Ones Sleep?

by Iva Faulknerova | Mar 3, 2022 | Working parents

WILL MY CHILDCARE 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 sleep routine may not be supported can be daunting to parents.

When selecting a child-care facility, I always recommend looking around at least twice and at different times of the day if you’re able to as this will give you more of an idea of their routine. However, you should always speak to your child-care provider about your child’s sleep routines and your concerns. Maybe you have a special phrase that means it’s sleep-time, or perhaps a comforter that needs to be removed once they fall asleep? All these little things can affect your child’s sleep and it’s perfectly acceptable to ask them about it!

Recently, I was asked by Purple Jay Nurseries to go to their Lambeth, London site (they also have lovely facilities in both Peckham Rye and East Dulwich) and do a presentation and question and answer style interview for the parents there all about Supporting Sleep and talking them through my gentle, holistic methods. I was so pleased not only to be asked and able to help this group of parents in person (which thanks to Covid was a novelty) but to be able to answer individual questions.

It was also refreshing to have a nursery wanting to support their parents and little ones through what can be one of the biggest challenges of parenting. Having passed on my methods to both staff and parents, I’m confident it will help everyone get some improved sleep and more communication regarding sleep behaviours between the nursery and parents. They were so accommodating and I hope to return at some stage as I felt it not only really benefitted everyone but also built the parent’s confidence that the Nursery is looking after their little one’s best interests. Something every parent wants in their child-care provider!

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How Can I Communicate Our Sleep Routine To Nursery / Child-Care?

Absolutely make sure you communicate your sleep routine! Child-care providers will be actively looking for all the methods to help support your little one to sleep. Remember they also WANT them to sleep and be in their best mood possible for the day.

If, like myself, you’re against the cry-it-out method, or have other ‘no no’s’ when it comes to naptime then make sure you make that clear within your handover instructions. If you’re new to your child attending child-care because of going back to work then I’d recommend looking at my Back To Work Guide, shorter than my sleep guide. This guide focuses on returning to work and how to ease this transition. Even if you aren’t returning to work there is a lot of useful information on how to start your child with a child-care provider and a handy handover template/guide.

The best way to communicate your wishes around your child’s care is to write it down (maybe even laminate it!) and put it within your child’s belongings so that whenever the nursery are changing a nappy or in your child’s bag they will be reminded of your care instructions.

Can You Speak To My Child’s Child-Care Provider?

Similarly to the presentation, I did at Purple Jay Nurseries, I’m available to speak to parents and/or staff regarding sleep methods that follow my gentle, holistic and family centred ethos. If your nursery would like me to do a presentation then they can contact me directly here where I can happily talk through the options with them directly.
My sleep presentations build the confidence of parents not only with their home sleep-time routines but also with the ability of their nursery to accommodate their gentle sleep preferences to the highest standard. Discussing these strategies together can bring a new clarification on what may or may not work for a child – and also where the discrepancies might be!

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