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Tips to minimise early morning wakes
Tips to minimise early morning wakes Ahh, those early morning wakes. Once your baby starts consolidating night sleep and starts “sleeping through” without a feed, it can be a concern when they start waking early. And really, it’s fabulous that they are now sleeping...
What to expect after your child’s tonsillectomy
What to expect after your child’s tonsillectomy Information on a tonsillectomy (removing the tonsils) may not be what you’re expecting from a sleep consultant, yet it is something I had to go through as a parent when my daughter was 4 years old. When I searched...
Childhood sleep: why getting enough is important
Childhood sleep: why getting enough is important Childhood sleep should be the best sleep of your life. I’m going to lay that comment out there and stand by it. Sleep has so many benefits for all of us, but it is even more important for children. That is why...
3 tips to stop fireworks ruining your child’s sleep
3 tips to stop fireworks ruining your child’s sleep Are you after some tips to stop fireworks ruining your child's sleep? Take heed, you're not alone. All that loud noise can be irritating! If you already have older children and you’re not out celebrating with...
Six tips to manage separation anxiety
Six tips to manage separation anxiety I’ve had a few clients in that awkward stage of separation anxiety lately. And if it hits out of the blue, it can make all facets of your day a bit tougher. That’s assuming you ever want a toilet break! It can also leave you...
Support Crew – ‘Get and give a hand’
Support Crew – ‘Get and give a hand’ When dealing with a life changing event such as the joy of a new baby, illness or an accident, we can find ourselves needing help with meals, transport, cleaning etc. from our family and friends. The problem is, it’s difficult...
What NOT to include in your child’s bedtime routine
What NOT to include in your child’s bedtime routine You’ve probably heard that a bedtime routine is a great thing to implement to encourage better sleep skills. And it is! But there are a few things to keep in mind if you want the routine to be effective at winding...
Three common reasons for your baby’s short naps
Three common reasons for your baby’s short naps Short naps can be a real problem as they can easily lead to a downhill spiral of little sleep and poor feeding. Feeding issues can play a big part here, especially for young babies. But what if your baby has past the...
Is this sleep mistake keeping your baby awake?
Is this sleep mistake keeping your baby awake? There is one sleep mistake that can make a big difference if everything else is going well. It can cause early mornings and issues with naps. Could this be the one thing you're missing? There’s a good reason I advise...
Are you reading your child’s tired signs?
Are you reading your child’s tired signs? Reading your child’s tired signs can be a great skill to have, even if you already have them on a good daytime schedule. Children are individuals who can have variations in their days just like adults. It’s not uncommon to...
Daylight Saving Survival Strategies for Spring
Daylight Saving Survival Strategies: Spring Forward Daylight Saving Survival Strategies may not have even crossed your mind when you first became a parent. But where sleep is concerned, a shift in timing can really upset your child's body clock. And every parent...
An Interview with Date Night Fairies – want to know more? read on!
An Interview with Date Night Fairies - want to know more? read on! If you visited us at the Auckland Baby Show in August, you'll have no doubt entered our exclusive Date Night Fairies giveaway. We may have enticed you to enter by suggesting a date night - and then...