Sleep Advice and Tips for Babies
Sleepless nights are undoubtedly one of the toughest parts of being a parent. Having a baby or toddler that doesn’t sleep can leave you feeling as though you’re doing something wrong, and that you’re the reason your little one is unsettled, fractious and upset. And that’s why we are here with experienced paediatric sleep consultant Kerry Secker to help bring you sleep salvation.
All parents are familiar with that glorious moment – the one where they can breathe a huge sigh of relief in the knowledge that their toddler has finally fallen asleep!
But why does it require such an uphill battle to…
Let’s talk baby sleep (and yours for that matter!). There’s no topic more hotly discussed among new parents. Unsolicited advice flies from all directions with what feels like pointy fingers probing “Is he a good sleeper?” or “Is she sleeping…
Meeting your baby’s needs at night is never the wrong thing to do. There are so many reasons why a baby may need your support, and responding to their cues isn’t about spoiling them, or pandering to them unnecessarily. If…
Naps. Baby needs them and they are just as priceless to parents.
That stretch (however long…or short) is like gold dust, whether you need to re-set with a (strong) coffee, or dart around the home Usain Bolt style to power…
When it comes to a settled night’s sleep for your small, there are two important hormones to know about.
Melatonin: This is the sleep hormone controlled by the circadian rhythm or sleep system which is fully developed between the ages…
Whilst it’s a little unrealistic to expect the bath, book and bed routine to magically get you a free pass to a settled night’s sleep, it can certainly help set it up.
Whilst it may seem fairly trivial to us…
