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When toddlers won’t stay in their room…
When toddlers won’t stay in their room... This blog addresses what to do when toddlers won’t stay in their room at bedtime. Once a toddler can figure out how to leave their room it can be all on, and it’s not long before it can turn into a game of “catch me if you...
The secret to sleeping well in winter
The secret to sleeping well in winter Its winter and its cold out! So what is the secret to sleeping well in winter. How do you keep your little one warm enough to ensure they sleep well in winter? It makes sense to stay warm inside, but is warmth the best thing...
Nap transitions: moving to 2 naps a day
Nap transitions: moving to 2 naps a day Nap transitions can be tricky things. First you need to figure out when it’s actually time to transition your baby onto a different nap schedule, and then you actually need to do it – hopefully without baby becoming overtired...
Can you be an attachment parent and sleep train?
Can you be an attachment parent and sleep train? Attachment parenting and classical sleep training have often been seen at different ends of the parenting spectrum. But should they be? Can you not have a healthy parent attachment and sleep train? When I teach...
Are you using white noise effectively?
Are you using white noise effectively? If you’ve ever looked into how to help a baby sleep or settle well, chances are you’ve come across white noise as a recommendation. You might even be using it already. But are you using white noise effectively? These days...
Five reasons a bedtime routine is good for your child
Five reasons a bedtime routine is good for your child If you’re looking to improve your child’s sleep and sleep habits, a bedtime (or night time) routine is a good first step. Chances are you’ve heard this before. But, just in case you thought the hype around a...
Tips for moving to a big-kid bed
Tips for moving to a big-kid bed If you're thinking about moving your child out of their cot, read on for some tips for moving to a big-kid bed. You may have previously read my things to consider before making the transition from cot to bed, and decided that the...
Five Common Myths about Baby Sleep – BUSTED
Five Common Myths about Baby Sleep - BUSTED Here I’m going to break down five common myths you’ve no doubt heard or read about, surrounding baby sleep. Because, let’s face it, the internet is full of questionable information and sometimes it’s hard to establish...
Turning baby’s room into a sleep sanctuary
Turning baby’s room into a sleep sanctuary Have you considered how you can make your baby’s room into a sleep sanctuary? No seriously, a baby's bedroom should be much more than just a nursery. And I have to admit that when I fell pregnant, the baby’s room was not...
Does the 18 month sleep regression exist?
Does the 18 month sleep regression exist? Ahhh, the good old 18-month sleep regression; it’s around this age that I often hear that things aren’t going so well with sleep. It’s when the most perfect sleeper can start mucking around at bedtime and then start waking...
Will melatonin fix your child’s sleep problems?
Will melatonin fix your child’s sleep problems? Melatonin, is it the natural magical sleep pill it’s claimed to be? Will it really “fix” your child’s sleep problems overnight? If you have a toddler or an older child who doesn’t sleep well, you may have considered...
Eleven reasons your child needs Banz earmuffs
Eleven reasons your child needs Banz earmuffs If you’re anything like me, you may not have even considered earmuffs for babies and children, let alone thought of eleven reasons your child needs Banz earmuffs (if you have already considered earmuffs I really do...