The 5 S’s for settling newborn babies is something every new parent should know. I spend a lot of my time telling parents not to fear their baby’s crying. It is their only form of communication at a young age, and all babies cry. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to...
Newborn day-night confusion led me into the world of sleep right at the newborn stage, and I can’t believe it took me this long to get a blog out about it – I recall gazing adoringly at our new bundle of joy during the wee hours of the morning, wondering, "Why is...
Do you have sleep perfectionism? It’s out there, the myth of perfect baby sleep. But is “perfect” really attainable? Sleep perfectionism has a way of sneaking into a new mum’s life. And that can cause even more anxiety than normal. As a sleep specialist I want to...
Today I want to tell you my thoughts on sleep training, what my work means to me, and how I can tell if it’ll work for you or not.
Understanding your newborn baby’s cries When I was pregnant, a well-meaning friend told me “you’ll have no trouble understanding your newborn baby’s cries”. And I went along with it, because surely as a mother, it would all come naturally. Right? Now, if your...
Why your baby needs good sleep If there’s one message I want to get out there this year, it’s that you shouldn’t take poor sleep as a given just because you’re a parent. Here are just a few of the reasons why your baby needs good sleep – and so do you. Although...
How to juggle multiple bedtime routines When you bring your new baby home, wondering how to juggle multiple bedtime routines is unlikely to be top of your mind! And that’s a good thing. Because I originally wanted to title this blog “how to juggle multiple bedtime...
Five must-know things about newborn sleep Here are five must-know things about newborn sleep. I’ve put these together to help you understand your little one when they’re new, and to give you a foundation to start helping them sleep well outside the womb. The...
Three newborn sleep tips Today I’d like to give you three newborn sleep tips. Just three, and if you already know them, it will help give you confidence. And if you don’t already know them, then you’ll learn something new, and the more we know, the better we can...
The secrets to newborn sleep If you’re expecting, or have recently had a new baby, then congratulations are in order! Welcoming a newborn into your family is one of the most joyous, life-changing experiences you’ll ever encounter. Unfortunately, it also means you...