1. Bedtime routine I can’t stress enough the importance of routine. Making an age appropriate bedtime routine is what has created the best results in lengthening sleep patterns in little ones. You may be surprised to know that these bedtime routines will have subtle changes at different ages. There is a routine change at: 0 – 4 weeks, 4 –…
Most parents don’t want to be house-bound just because they have a new baby, with 2 or more children staying at home, becomes even more unrealistic, with the necessity of taxi driving to play groups, swimming lessons, music groups, child care, parks etc. We recommend creating balance (home and away), age appropriate patterns of care and the importance of a…
Most parents would like to resolve their baby or toddler sleep or feeding problems once and for all! But it can be hard to know where to start… It is important to know that you are not alone, and it’s exciting to see you are looking for answers. The key is to have a recipe for success and for you…
Can you sleep train without tears? The words “sleep consultant” and “sleep training” often form a level of anxiety in people. It is often depicted as hard core, disciplinary, lots of crying and daunting. But it doesn’t need to be like that. Firstly, we need to understand that all crying isn’t Bad. It’s often hard for Parents to listen to,…
An interesting question I received from a parent – “How do you feel about babies napping in swings?” Parents can often reach breaking point and will do anything to get a fussy baby to sleep. For example: rocking, patting, car trips but let’s talk about the “swing”. Unfortunately, the “too much of a good thing” applies to your baby’s swing. Remember, our babies and toddlers…