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
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
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
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
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
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
Send them with comfort from home Starting at childcare can be a huge change for our little ones. Sending them with a piece of home can help them feel more at home, and also help with their sleep. For example, this may be their favourite cuddly toy, blanket or muslin. Let their key worker know … Read more
You often hear the phrase ‘never wake a sleeping baby’ thrown around – but is there any truth to this? The short answer is ‘no’ – but the actual answer is a bit more complicated. Firstly, I want to reassure you that you don’t need to wake your baby ‘just because’, or to stick to … Read more
Becoming a parent is one of the most life-changing events you can go through. Some of it is amazing, and some of it is, well, exhausting. And often we aren’t prepared for the reality of sleep during the first few months (or years) of our babies lives. The truth is, it is normal for babies … Read more