Does bedroom darkness affect children’s sleep?
The Importance of a Dark Room for Your Child’s Sleep As a paediatric sleep consultant, one of the most common recommendations I make to parents is to create a dark sleep environment for their children. That being said, I am not super strict on children’s bedrooms being completely pitch black. However, whether it’s naptime or […]
Sleep Training Methods for Infants & Toddlers: A Guide for Parents
When it comes to the health and well-being of your baby, one of the most crucial aspects to consider is their sleep. As a paediatric sleep consultant, I understand that navigating the world of infant and new born sleep can be both challenging and overwhelming. Sleep training is a valuable tool that can help establish […]
5 Easy Steps to Tackle Sleep Regression in Infants and Toddlers
Sleep regression can be a perplexing and challenging phase for parents, leaving you scrambling for solutions. As a paediatric sleep consultant (and a mum of 3!), I understand that navigating these disruptions can be daunting. However, with the right strategies and knowledge, you can help your infant or toddler through this phase and restore restful […]
Will starting preschool effect my child’s sleep?
Starting day care or preschool offers numerous benefits for children but it can also be fraught with anxiety for parents for many reason. How they will adjust, will they settle in ok and of course how is it going to impact sleep? One of the most significant hurdles children face when starting day care or […]
False Starts at Bedtime: Why do they keep happening?
Just put your baby down only for them to wake up again 40 minutes later? Many parents of young babies know this frustration all too well. So what’s going on and why does it keep happening? What is a false start at bedtime? A false start at bedtime is a wake-up that occurs shortly after […]
Full feeding in babies: WHY AND HOW TO DO IT.
When I work with families and their babies are over 8 weeks old, I always encourage full feeding. For smaller babies cluster feeding is absolutely normal but, as they get older full feeds are important for a couple of different reasons. Let’s dive into it! First and foremost full feeding, whether through breastfeeding or bottle […]