Welcome to my baby sleep advice blog – a calm corner of the internet just for you.
If you’re here, chances are you’re navigating the often exhausting world of baby sleep. Whether you’re rocking a baby for the third time tonight, searching Google at 2am. Or just wondering if you’re doing it “right” – you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place.
I created this blog to empower tired parents with practical, gentle, and evidence-based advice. You won’t find quick-fix promises or judgment here – just real support, grounded in years of experience. And a deep understanding of how babies (and parents) thrive with better rest.
From night wakings and early starts to short naps and sleep regressions, I break it all down with empathy and clarity. Think of this space as your sleep support library – one you can dip into whenever you need a confidence boost or a new idea.
So grab a cuppa, and explore tips, stories, and strategies to help your family get the rest you all deserve. Sleep doesn’t have to be a mystery – let’s figure it out together.
If you’d like to help your baby sleep better, 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.
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One of the questions I am asked most often is how to extend short naps. I see a lot of parents who have babies sleeping 20-30 minutes for each nap. But then baby wakes up grumpy because they could really do with more sleep. When a baby doesn’t get enough sleep during the day, it affects how they sleep at night.
I wanted to talk about Snoozeshade, a favourite product of mine. Now the weather has turned for the better and summer is starting to peep around the clouds, more of us are beginning to venture out of the house. And why not? We need to make the most of the warmer months while we can. And all of us can
I was delighted to write this article on newborn sleep for the NCT magazine. NCT Magazine Article The first few weeks of your baby’s life are a whirlwind – for you, your partner and your baby. It’s a wonderful time, which comes with extremes of emotions. You’ll have received lots of advice from NCT classes that have got you through
British Summer Time starts this weekend, and you’re no doubt as delighted as I am to be losing an hour of sleep on Sunday. Every year I get lots of questions asking for the best way to handle the clocks going forward. And more importantly how to minimise the impacts on children’s sleep. It can be a frustrating time when
One of the trickiest things once you have your baby in a good nap routine is balancing naps and getting out. It can be even more challenging if you’ve got a toddler too. They also need to get out of the house to burn off some of that energy! So how do you balance your baby’s naps and getting out? Whether
Is your baby waking early? This is an issue that often crops up with babies and toddlers, once they’ve started sleeping through. There are a few things to look at in your child’s sleep environment and routine that could help. 1. Darkness Tip number one is to ensure that the room is dark enough. The slightest change in light from the middle of the
When travelling with children during the festive season, it’s very easy for their routines to be thrown off completely. We all have so much to fit in. A lot of travelling and so many people to see. You can’t always be tied to the cot for naps and a reasonable bedtime. However, if you can keep things on track during
A question I am often asked by parents in the winter is “how do I get my sick baby to sleep”? Cold season is now in full swing, which means we are all exposed to more germs on the daily commute, in the office or when we’re out and about. The same is true for our children when colds and
One of the most common issues for parents with their baby’s sleep is when they are ready to stop night feeding. It’s a good question. Particularly when you’re several months down the line and your baby’s waking once or more in the night to feed. First though, it’s important to determine if your baby is READY to sleep through the
Thanks for reading my baby sleep advice blog. I hope I’ve managed to answer your questions, and you’ve learned some more about your baby’s sleep! 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.
