If you would like your Smalls to share a bedroom or have recently made this transition, this blog is for you.
It’s packed with reassurance and practical tips that I hope will help you.
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If it’s time for a nap transition, this blog is for you!
I’m always honest that dropping naps can be a bit of a tricky time - There’s often a period of adjustment as your Small adapts to a change in their daily routine AND gets less sleep during the day.
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If your Small has an awake period for an hour plus it sounds like they’re having a split night or what I’ve fondly come to call the parent party 🎉
Though, let me be totally honest, it’s not much of a party for you!
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There can be a fair bit of panic when the clocks fall back. And being honest (please donít hate me!) the clock going back can be a bit trickier than when it goes forward.
But here are some tips to help you manage your Small’s sleep through a clock change!
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Newsflash - There’s no ‘one size fits all’ bedtime!
There’s this massive expectation that your Small’s bedtime must be 7 pm, but some Small’s can’t do that. And you shouldn’t feel that you’ve failed if that’s the case. In this blog, I break bedtime down to hopefully help you through what can be a hard part of the day with Smalls.
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There’s a LOT of conflicting conversations and opinions about Night Weaning.
But only you know when you and your Small are ready to night wean, because YOU are your Small’s expert. And If you ARE ready to give night weaning a try, then here’s everything you need to know…
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Sophie Harris is a Pregnancy & Postpartum Psychotherapist who helps new mums navigate the more challenging times whilst managing long-term lack of sleep.
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Is your little one waking up early in the morning and welcoming in the crack of dawn? I promise that you certainly you aren't alone in those bleak early hours for I am so frequently asked about early rising and how to see a more respectable time of the morning.
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My 'top tips to baby sleep on holiday' list has been created after 20 years of nannying experience, I travelled transatlantic a lot with children in my care and often on my own - this is what I learnt!
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This guest blog from Sam at The Float Space aims to provide some support and guidance on managing the huge transition when you return to work after maternity leave.
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Does starting nursery affect sleep? If your Small has just started nursery (or is about to!) I’m not going to tell you not to stress about their sleep, but I will reassure you and guide you on how you can help them.
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Sometimes you might want naps to happen in the cot. Let’s be honest cot naps can be helpful! And I’m here to help you make any changes you want to make with care.
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Has the time come that you are ready to learn how to stop contact naps? I'm here to offer tips about how to move away from them - the caring way.
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If the number of feeds feel unsustainable it’s always ok to make some caring changes. To be honest it can be hard work and it’s unlikely to be upset-free.
However, you can still put boob boundaries in place in a respectful and responsive way. I’d never suggest leaving your Small to cry solo. And you don’t need to stop all-night feeds either!
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So much of my Care It Out method is centred around ensuring that your Small is as prepared for nighttime sleep as they possibly can be. A HUGE (probably the biggest) factor in this is how their daytime naps go.
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I want to start by giving you some reassurance. It’s totally natural for your Small to have a parent or person preference when it comes to settling to sleep AKA bedtime boundaries.
It can feel really frustrating. In fact all of the feelings! And parenting is so personal it’s hard not to take it personally.
But it’s all down to familiarity and what your Small is expecting to happen at bedtime. Change is strange and any deviation from what usually happens (going off peep piste!) can cause resistance and/or a Small who refuses to sleep.
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Doing the bedtime routine for two can be tricky to start with!
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Settling two to sleep can be tricky. Especially at the start!
So here’s my top tips for settling two to sleep:
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Doing bathtime for two can be tricky. Especially at the start!
HERE’S MY TOP TIPS FOR TUBBY TIME FOR TWO…
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When you make that transition to a toddler bed, your toddler finds a newfound freedom that they’ve not had before. They suddenly realise they can get out of bed themselves!
This can naturally cause some anxiety and worry for you but, it’s all part of the transition process. When something is new it’s a novelty and it’s normal for your toddler to explore their new bed and push the bedtime boundaries.
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