Controlled crying, controlled comforting, spaced soothing, crying in company; it has many pseudo names and even more variations on how to actually put it into practice and carry it out.

Kelly hutsbyJanuary 11, 2017Controlled crying, Where it all began

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

Top Tips For Your Baby's sleep

With 20+ years experience as a Nanny and sleep consultant, here are my top tips to help your baby sleep soundly.

Kelly hutsbyJuly 7, 2016Top Tips, Sleep

The Fourth Trimester

The first 12 weeks after the birth of your new baby is sometimes referred to as the 4th Trimester. It has come to be named this because during the first 3 months of their life, your new born baby will often behave like they are still in the womb; have their eyes closed, asleep for most of the time only waking to feed.

Kelly hutsbyJune 21, 201612 week old baby, Fourth Trimester

The Regression Roller Coaster

You may not want to hear this but your little one will go through many phases and regressions with their sleep in their first 2 years. It can be a bit like riding a very loopy roller coaster, the regression roller-coaster!

Kelly hutsbyJune 9, 2016Sleep Regressions

Terrific Travel Tips

I am going to be honest here, a holiday can bring many a change to their environment, routine and rituals which can impact a little one's sleep (sigh), especially if there is a time difference involved. It however doesn’t mean that it is off track forever so try not to panic and enjoy those precious memory making holidays!

Kelly hutsbyJune 1, 2016Travelling with a child