Sleep Advice Blog

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Baby Sleep Advice Blog

Welcome to my baby sleep advice blog! 

If you’d like to help your baby sleep through the night or for longer stretches, and take long restful naps, have a read through my blogs. 

I’ve tried to gather together advice based on the questions I’m asked most often.

The 4 month sleep regression solution

If you’ve found your way here to the 4 month sleep regression solution, chances are you’re either dreading it happening based on what you’ve heard. Or, your once brilliant sleeper is no longer such a brilliant sleeper. And you don’t know why. Don’t worry—you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place! In this blog, we’ll break down the science

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What is the best bedtime routine for a 6 month old?

What is the best bedtime routine for a 6 month old? Establishing the best bedtime routine for a 6 month old is one of the most effective ways to help babies feel secure and sleep well. A predictable sequence of calming activities not only promotes better sleep but also strengthens the bond between parent and child. Here’s a step-by-step guide

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Why is my child scared of the dark?

Over the years, there’s been one question toddler parents always ask me. “Why is my child scared of the dark”? In this blog, we delve into the psychological aspects of the “fear of the dark”. We also share how to address and alleviate your child’s anxieties. Why is my child scared of the dark? A fear of the dark typically

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What’s the best bedtime routine for my baby?

What’s the best bedtime routine for my baby? Did you know that you can start your baby’s bedtime routine at any age? Even on the day you bring them home. When Kian was born, I was clueless about what to do with a baby. In my sleep-deprived state, I was trying to read Gina Ford and follow her routine. Without

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How to sleep train twins

If you’re wondering how to sleep train twins, this is the blog for you! Twin babies, especially for first-time parents, are a double blessing, as well as being a huge amount of work. And one of the most valuable investments in your whole family’s well-being is to get them sleeping well. How to sleep train twins That’s typically going to

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The Wonder Weeks: everything you need to know

What are The Wonder Weeks? Let’s start here. Have you ever woken up to the sound of your baby crying and thought, “That’s it. This week, I’m taking some action. This week we’re going to start teaching that baby some sleep skills.” Then, sometime in the morning when your third cup of coffee starts to kick in, you find yourself

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Sleep regressions explained

So, sleep regressions…. As a mother myself, as well as a sleep consultant, I’ve come to the inescapable conclusion that babies are complicated creatures. A baby’s vital needs essentially break down into eating, sleeping, and pooping. And their only real form of communicating an issue with any of those things is through crying. But as any parent knows, identifying the

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Bedtime with a baby and a toddler

Bedtime with a baby and a toddler – where to start? Bringing a new baby home is a glorious, exciting, terrifying time. Especially when you have one or two already, and it can bring up a whole lot of questions. How are the older children going to react to their new sibling? Are they going to embrace the role of

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When is the best time to sleep train?

When  is the best time to sleep train?  As with many big decisions in life, there are times that are ideal and times that are less so.  So today, I’d like to offer some tips to answer the question, “when is the best time to sleep train my baby”?  This is based on baby being medically well and at least

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Baby standing up in the cot

If you’re reading this, you’ve likely got a baby standing up in the cot at bedtime. Or you’ve heard it can be an issue and want to learn how to deal with it ahead of time. Either way, I’m here to help! So your baby has learned to stand! Congratulations on this wonderful milestone! It’s such an exciting time to

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Sleep at Nursery

A question I’m asked regularly by parents is “how do I help my baby to sleep at nursery’? Sleep and nursery can have it’s challenges. Particularly if things have been going well at home, now that everything’s finally running smoothly, you need to put your trust in someone else to keep things in order. But here’s the good news. This

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A new sibling: keeping sleep on track

So you’ve either just welcomed a new sibling into the house for your older child, or you’re about to shortly. What wonderful news! If you’re concerned that this new arrival might upend all of the hard work you and your little one have done to get them sleeping well, try not to panic. There is often a period of adjustment

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Thanks for reading my baby sleep advice blog. I hope I’ve managed to answer your questions. If you’re ready for some help and support in getting more sleep, join my waiting list to work together, or download one of my digital guides or online course.

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