Second time round newborn sleep tips
Having a newborn isn’t easy. Second time round there are a few things I’ve done differently and they’ve made a huge difference.
Ottie’s birth story
Sharing on here as I’ll be documenting a lot of what we’re doing with Ottie and her sleep and how babies come into the world can affect their sleep. This blog comes with a trigger warning - do not read if you have any anxiety around birth.
The first 10 newborn nights
Sharing what the first 10 nights have been like for us to show just how different each night has been.
What are sleep training clocks?
Sleep training clocks are sleep aids that can help encourage your little one to stay in bed until a set time. The clock shows one face when it’s night time and then another when it’s day time.
When will my baby sleep through the night?
There is no answer to this and there isn’t a single sleep consultant in the world who can guarantee to have your baby sleeping through by X age.
Top ten potty training tips
We recently potty trained our 2 year old. We had felt that she was ready over the summer but her nursery had suggested that we wait until she was settled in her new class when she turned two instead of trying to do it when she was about to go through a period of change.
How many sleep regressions are there?
When you have a little baby it can be very easy to fall into a place where you’re constantly looking for something to explain what might be ‘wrong’ with your little one.
What is sleep training?
Sleep training in its simplest term is teaching your child how to go to sleep without your help.
Why is Tummy Time so important
Rapid brain growth and development is a key reason to support your baby as they navigate their milestones, starting with tummy time. The right support can make a huge difference as your baby grows.
How much exercise does my baby need?
Exercise is crucial for children of all ages to contribute to their overall wellbeing and also to their sleep. Exercise benefits all areas of sleep - latency, duration and quality.