If only our kids could get the memo to simply enjoy that extra time in bed…but unfortunately that’s rarely the case and that pesky little hour can cause disruption to our little ones’ sleep as their internal body clocks readjust to the new time. Parents with early risers really worry about this time…

That pesky little hour can cause a bit of disruption to our little ones’ sleep as their internal body clocks readjust to the new time, but don’t fear, there are a few things we can do to make this transition as easy as possible for them (and us!). Sleep Environment It is important to remember…

1- Hunger Whilst some may drop their night feeds sooner, it is quite normal for babies to still need an overnight feed up until 7-8 months of age. For children who have already started on solids, it is also important to ensure that their diet contains the right kind of food groups to support a full…

Many people think that keeping their child awake for longer during the day will make them sleep better at night. Only last week one of my clients said to me ‘…but surely if my child is super-tired by bedtime, they will have a nice long sleep overnight?’. Whilst this may seem logical, unfortunately…

This is probably one of the most common phrases you will hear once you have a child. Before understanding so much about sleep, there is no way I’d ever have believed that waking up a sleeping child could make sense! Whilst it may seem counterintuitive, there are actually three situations in which I…

This is something I hear all the time - that sleeping your child in broad daylight is essential to avoid them from getting day and night confused. Whilst this is certainly true for little newborns, light can actually start to hinder your baby’s sleep once they get beyond a few weeks of age. If you…