Advice and Tips

So much to think about. So much to buy. So, where do you start? There are thousands of things on the market to buy when you are having a baby. Some of them are brilliantly innovative and could be useful, many look like they could be but aren’t and others are essential. Below I have listed the things that I think every expectant mum needs. Having worked with babies since 1995, I have seen things come and go, and seen how they change and improve. There are some things that I lo

Please stop crying! Babies cry for many different reasons, but quite often we, as their parents, have just a few responses to their cries. In the early days this is okay, but as they grow, this can lead to us misunderstanding and misinterpreting their cries causing them to cry for longer. If you’re struggling to decode your baby’s cues, a gentle baby sleep consultant  approach can help you better understand what your little one is trying to communicate. Parents’ Typical Res

By Sleep Fairy, Sarah Quick My little one, who is ten now, has been through some tough, emotional times this year. In addition, her teacher left just before half term and one of her best friends is moving away at the end of this week. Overall, she has coped well but she does get upset about all the difficult things she’s having to deal with. If you’re trying to understand your child’s emotions and improve your responses, a supportive pediatric sleep consultant  approach can h

There are mixed views and opinions on how the use of screens and TV affect children’s behaviour and development. Some reports in the press say that children who use tablets and smart phones have more advanced fine motor skills due to the swiping action. I am sure this is true, but at what cost to their emotional well-being? A mindful baby sleep helper  approach can guide parents in balancing stimulation and rest, helping little ones unwind from screen exposure and establish

The Background A few weeks ago, I traveled abroad for 2 nights to work with a family whose son was taking hours to fall asleep and then waking during the night and sometimes taking hours to fall back to sleep. His parents were exhausted and frustrated as he is 6 years old and a confident, happy boy, but he appeared to be very anxious when it came to bedtime and sleeping. With guidance from an experienced infant sleep consultant , parents can learn strategies to help their chi

If your baby or toddler is sleeping reasonably well and following a 7-7 routine (generally going to bed somewhere around 7PM and waking somewhere between 6.30 and 7.00AM), follow this: Saturday do nothing differently Sunday when the clocks have moved forwards, wake them at 6.30/7.00AM, summer time. This is an hour earlier than they would usually wake. Put them down for their naps when they seem tired, which is likely to be half an hour to an hour later than their usual time.

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