Would you like your Child's sleep to be a bit more consistent?

Would you like your Small’s sleep to be a bit more consistent? Then these tips are for you!

Kerry SeckerAugust 27, 2024Sleep, Infant sleep

How to support your child to fall asleep alone

Wondering how to support your child to fall asleep alone? Here are my top tips!

Kerry SeckerJuly 1, 2024Early riser, Early Bird, Sleep, Infant sleep

Six tips to help your Infant’s sleep this summer

My top tips for keeping it cool and helping your small sleep this summer

Kerry SeckerMay 30, 2024Early riser, Early Bird, Sleep, Infant sleep

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

Handling Your Mental Health With Limited Sleep

Sophie Harris is a Pregnancy & Postpartum Psychotherapist who helps new mums navigate the more challenging times whilst managing long-term lack of sleep.

Kerry SeckerAugust 12, 2023reassurance, Top Tips, Return to work after maternity leave, Maternity leave, Guest PostComment

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

My top tips to help Baby sleep on holiday

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!

Kerry SeckerJuly 14, 2023Top Tips, Baby sleep on holiday, Infant sleep, Reassuring infant sleep adviceComment

How to return to work after maternity leave

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.

Kerry SeckerJune 7, 2023reassurance, Top Tips, Return to work after maternity leave, Maternity leave, Guest PostComment

Sleep when starting nursery

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.

Kerry SeckerJune 6, 2023reassurance, Top Tips, Sleep Tips, Naps, Cot Naps, Infant sleepComment

How to help naps happen in the cot

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.

Kerry SeckerJune 6, 2023reassurance, Top Tips, Sleep Tips, Naps, Cot Naps, Infant sleepComment

How to stop contact naps

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.

Kerry SeckerMay 19, 2023Contact Naps, reassurance, Top Tips, Sleep Tips, NapsComment

How to reduce the frequency of breastfeeding at night

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!

Kerry SeckerMay 16, 2023Breasfeeding, Night Feeds, Responsive parenting, Reassuring infant sleep adviceComment

Infant Nap Gaps Guide

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.

Kelly hutsbyMay 17, 2022Comment

Supporting Your Small To Sleep With Someone Else

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.

Guest UserMay 17, 2022Comment