Your fourth trimester isn’t the time to worry about setting up your new baby’s sleep or making any bad bed habits (none at any age). This is because your baby is born naturally nocturnal (EVERY baby is!) and trying to set up a sleep or nap schedule can feel more frustrating than freewheeling with it. Sleep can be a little erratic at this age and stage and that’s totally normal, but hearing this doesn’t make it any less tough or tiring for you of course!
Read MoreI’m sure you don’t need me to tell you that a sleep crisis is not only tough and tiring it can leave you feeling totally overwhelmed.
Read MoreMany parents will reach the point where they just want to scream HELP! from the mountain tops, and if you’re at that point, then having an experienced hand guide you through the process of making changes to your Small’s Sleep - with care - can have a completely transformative effect.
Read MoreMoving your baby into their own bedroom is a biggie. It’s a biggie for your baby, it’s a biggie for YOU, and it’s normal for you to have conflicting emotions about it!
Read MoreThere's often a LOT of sleep shame and stigma about bringing your Small into your bed at night. But this is most certainly not the case, especially on my approach!
Read MoreLike most things sleep-related, floor beds aren’t going to work for every single family. But sometimes I might suggest using a floor bed because there are lots of benefits for everyone.
Read MoreI don’t suggest introducing a transitional object AKA comforter on my sleep approach as a general practice or strategy to improve your sleep. It certainly doesn’t mean it’s wrong though!
Read MoreI like to be really clear about crying at Care It Out. I can’t guarantee that making changes to your Small’s sleep is going to be totally tear-free. Even the caring way!
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreGenerally 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.
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreAt the start you can pop your Small into their sleep space, and they tend to stay in one place. This usually helps them to fall asleep a little easier.
As your Small develops their physical skills, they learn to move, crawl and cruise around. This is super exciting and cute during the day. Just not as cute when it comes to taking a nap or bedtime!
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It's natural that your Small goes through times of settled (ish!) sleep and times when it's an utter shiz show. Your Small's sleep can be swings and roundabouts!
It's so tough and tiring but it IS totally natural. I promise you aren't doing anything wrong and your Small isn't missing their sleep setting
Read MoreIt maybe a sleep shock to hear a sleep consultant say this but I’m very pro dummy and my general advice is always don’t rush to ditch it especially without looking at other reasons why your small might be sleep struggling first!
Read MoreAround 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.
Read MoreStarting 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.
Read More“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!
Read MoreMost 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.
Read MoreHunkering down to a family foursome is an exciting and special time indeed.It's a time to bond together and enjoy each and everyone of those head sniffs and newborn snuggles! I know you are going to smash it and be an awesome foursome but here are my top tips for making this transition just that little bit smoother:
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