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Newborn
All babies spit up a bit of milk from time to time, but if you suspect your baby has reflux you need to seek professional help to get a diagnosis.
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There is one thing that universally binds all new mums – exhaustion. New motherhood brings with it joy, pride, confusion and fatigue.
Every new p…Read more
Sleep is precious, especially when you are a first-time parent and aren’t getting much. One of the most fundamental parts of keeping healthy is in g…Read more
There are so many things to think about when you’re pregnant. Our minds are filled with excited anticipation, the pregnancy journey itself, our hope…Read more
Dream feeds can be a bit mysterious. I mean, what even are they actually? And how do you do one? In my experience many mums have confusion around wh…Read more
Let’s talk newborns and sleep! Congratulations on your precious newborn. Babies are little miracles and bring bundles of joy. But along with all the…Read more
4, 5 & 6 Months
A baby should be sleeping well after a few months, right? Wrong. Or at least not in the case of little Emilija and her tired Mum. Emilija's twin sis…Read more
Nap transitions can be confusing and tricky times. Firstly, all you generally notice is that something strange is going on with your baby’s daytime …Read more
The first 3 months of getting to know your newborn is such a precious time. Is there anything more gorgeous than your little baby cuddling into you …Read more
"The settling routine at night for Gully began with a bottle of milk while he was being read to. Often, he would then begin to wander around the hou…Read more
7-12 Months
At one year old, an infant’s sleep issues must surely be improving, right? Wrong. Or at least not for Ollie’s poor exhausted Mum. At around 8 months…Read more
Has your baby been ‘teething’ for a long time?
How many times over the last few months have you convinced yourself that your baby is sleeping poo…Read more
Sleep Teaching
Have you, or other people, asked you if sleep training is safe? Do you worry it might be harmful or damaging? If you’ve asked these questions, you a…Read more
You survived the newborn phase (or daze) when it seemed like your baby’s sleeping patterns changed every week. You’ve survived multiple regressions …Read more
Oh sleep, sleep ,sleep….. If only we had the magic wand to wave over our babies and toddlers to get them to sleep like little angels! But these babi…Read more
Ok, so I’ve heard it all! Being in this industry you really do have to have a pretty thick skin sometimes when it comes to the misunderstandings and…Read more
There are many things to consider before hiring a sleep consultant. Like any service in life, you want to be sure you actually need a professional. …Read more
A few weeks ago I had a phone call from a mum and the first thing she said to me was: "Emma, I have the worst sleeper in the world. The worst! My ba…Read more
Night Sleep
There is a lot of confusion around nightmares and night terrors and I want to clear some of that up for you. The age and time they start, the presen…Read more
Got an early riser? Welcome to some looooong days! Parenting is tiring enough, but when you’re faced with a child who is an early riser your days be…Read more
Toddler Sleep
“When should I move my toddler from the cot to a bed? Is there an ideal time?” This is a question I get asked A LOT! Parents do get excited, natural…Read more
On the blog today I want to talk all things toddler sleep. In particular sleep issues that toddlers aged 2-3 often experience. And I will be addre…Read more
Naps
Think it might be time to drop a nap? This post details 6 clear signs your little one is ready to drop a nap.
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Nap transitions can be confusing and tricky times. Firstly, all you generally notice is that something strange is going on with your baby’s daytime …Read more
Many new mums are overwhelmed and exhausted.
They’ve tried almost everything just to get their baby to sleep.
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Teething
Has your baby been ‘teething’ for a long time?
How many times over the last few months have you convinced yourself that your baby is sleeping poo…Read more
Food & Sleep
There are so many things to think about when you’re pregnant. Our minds are filled with excited anticipation, the pregnancy journey itself, our hope…Read more
Dream feeds can be a bit mysterious. I mean, what even are they actually? And how do you do one? In my experience many mums have confusion around wh…Read more
Starting solids can be and exciting time for you and your baby. It’s fun to introduce them to the wide world of food. Some babies are interested in …Read more
"The settling routine at night for Gully began with a bottle of milk while he was being read to. Often, he would then begin to wander around the hou…Read more
Holidays and Travel
Summer is here and that means warmer weather, longer days, BBQs, and trips away for a lot of us. For those of you with little ones, protecting their…Read more
Travel tips:
Taking babies and children away on holidays can be a really big deal. Not having all the creature comforts of home can make it reall…Read more
Uncategorized
The days are long, but the years are short…
No doubt you’ve heard that expression. I think it’s one of the truest parenting mantras I’ve ev…Read more
I work with a lot of families, and when I am helping parents with their baby’s sleep, one crucial thing I always say is, ‘Your baby needs to be drow…Read more