How to cosleep / bedshare in the safest possible way

Bed sharing (also known as co-sleeping) is the practice of parents and infants sleeping next to each other on one sleep surface. It’s a common tradition in many cultures, and has been practiced for the entire span of human existence! However, in our modern society, bed sharing has become a controversial topic.  A lot of … Read more

Why Does My Baby Cry Before They Go To Sleep?

There is something very unsettling about your little one crying before they go to sleep. It makes you question if you’ve got the timing right, or if they are fearful of their sleep space, or sleep itself! Lots of parents wonder if there is anything they can do about these tears. So, let’s explore the … Read more

How can I gently stop feeding my baby to sleep?

As a sleep coach, this is one of the main things people seek my help for – moving away from feeding their baby to sleep. Feeding to sleep can be an excellent way to support a child to sleep, it often gets them to sleep quickly and easily and can feel like such a lovely … Read more

How can I Stop my child waking so early in the morning?

Early morning wake-ups can be a struggle for many parents, and there’s nothing worse than feeling like you’ve already had a full day at 11am. It’s worth noting that when I talk about early rising, I am talking about any wake times before 6am. Anything after 6am – I am afraid – is fair game … Read more

Is my baby chronically overtired?

Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard about ‘overtiredness’ causing all sorts of sleep disruptions. Many parents are absolutely terrified of the impact of overtiredness on their little one and worry that their child is chronically overtired. But is overtiredness as big of a deal as it’s made out to be? Let’s delve … Read more

How much sleep does my baby or toddler need?

One of the most common questions parents ask is, “How much sleep does my child need?” And there is a lot of variation in what you might read online about this. Many parents are terrified their child is getting too much sleep, or more commonly, not enough sleep! So, let’s get into it… How many … Read more