Tips for siblings sharing a bedroom

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.

Kerry SeckerNovember 27, 2023Early riser, Early Bird, Sleep, Infant sleep

Nap Transitions: When to drop a Nap

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.

Kerry SeckerNovember 13, 2023Early riser, Early Bird, Sleep, Infant sleep

Split nights in babies and toddlers

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!

Kerry SeckerOctober 31, 2023Early riser, Early Bird, Sleep, Infant sleep

Clock change chat

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!

Kerry SeckerOctober 24, 2023Early riser, Early Bird, Sleep, Infant sleep

All About Bedtime with your child

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.

Kerry SeckerSeptember 14, 2023Early riser, Early Bird, Sleep, Infant sleep

All you need to know about night weaning

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…

Kerry SeckerAugust 16, 2023Early riser, Early Bird, Sleep, Infant sleep

Early-rising child? Let's work on that!

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.

Kerry SeckerJuly 14, 2023Early riser, Early Bird, Sleep, Infant sleep

Which E-course is right for me?

My e-courses are self-led, and are a great way for you to implement the care it out® approach into your life.

Each course breaks down elements of my 121 sleep packages into easy-to-digest modules which you can take at your own pace. I’ve created this summary to help you decide which ecourse is right for you.

Kerry SeckerFebruary 2, 2021Sleep, Infant sleep, swaddling, SIDsComment

When should you stop swaddling?

Generally on my approach if it’s working for you all is well. And you don’t need to stop anything unless you want to! However, swaddling is an exception due to sleep safety. Because whilst I’m passionate about doing what works for you. I’m also very passionate about safer sleep.

Kerry SeckerJanuary 19, 2021Sleep, Infant sleep, swaddling, SIDsComment

Biological best

My whole approach is about supporting your Small to sleep at their biological best.

It’s not about pushing them to join the elusive ‘sleep through crew’ and sleep through the night. Although this can happen if they’re developmentally and biologically ready to do so.

Kerry SeckerJuly 4, 2020biological best, Sleep, Infant sleepComment

The Four Month Regression

Around the four month mark, you may notice a change in your baby’s behaviour, feed and sleep patterns. Like most things with babies, they get there in their own time; some may arrive at this stage a little earlier, whilst some may get there a little later.

Kelly hutsbyOctober 10, 2017Sleep, Four Month Regression

Starting School and Sleep

Starting school or going up a school year is a mega milestone and it’s a very exciting yet emotional time for you and your child.

Kelly hutsbySeptember 5, 2017School, Sleep

Mind Your Own Business

“Is your baby a good sleeper?”

“Is your baby sleeping through the night yet?”

These are often the first thing people ask as soon as you’ve had your baby, you’re lucky if you’ve announced the birth before it starts!

Kelly hutsbyAugust 4, 2017Sleep, Newborn

Is Your Older Child Sleep Struggling? Let's Break The Sleep Silence

Most of the sleep advice out there is aimed at the baby sleep stage and by the time your small has turned 6 months old it's common bed belief sleep *should* be nailed.

Kelly hutsbyJuly 28, 2017Older Child, Sleep

Screens, sleep and sensible advice

I have a sensible and an “everything in moderation” approach to most things in life. Tech can be necessary, useful AND educational; however like most things over indulging in them can cause an impact elsewhere. As an infant sleep consultant I have experienced numerous times how screen usage can impact infant sleep.

Kelly hutsbyNovember 7, 2016Screen time, Sleep