There are a few things which need to happen and taken into consideration for your baby to sleep well. (As well as he/she developmentally and age-appropriately can). You can work on and tweak everything which affects a baby’s sleep apart from your baby going through their developmental milestones (even though …
I have seen hundreds a baby’s rooms over the last decade of working with children. If there is one piece of advice you ever take from me, consider this: Your baby is a little person, but a person nonetheless. Everything that affects your sleep affects your baby’s sleep too. I …
Having a nap time routine is an essential part of your baby’s sleep. I cannot express how important it is to establish a nap time routine for your baby. Establishing a little nap time routine can significantly help your little one settle to sleep easier, sleep better and for longer. …
Last night Alexa slept a full 14 hours – insane! But it didn’t happen by accident, it’s taken lots of love, patience and above all, understanding. Since Alexa was born (she’s 2 years old now), I’ve had to continually grow with her and change her routine accordingly to suit her …
For optimum sleep keep your baby’s room cool, dark and quiet. Sounds obvious right? But 99% of baby’s nurseries I visit are often perhaps only 1 of the above and most commonly none of the above. This is something I speak of often, and once you set your baby’s nursery …
Through my experience of working with babies for over 13 years, I have devised the ‘Nurture Method’. To Nurture means: ‘to care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing’. To me, The Nurture Method also means teaching sleep with love, kindness and the utmost respect. There are …
It’s quite straightforward to become a certified sleep consultant. Many courses run over two days. You can become a sleep consultant over a weekend. I am certified and have all the qualifications to practice. I too took a weekend-long course and acquired my certificate. Over those two days, we learned …
1.Ask what you can do and how you can help her. 2.Bring food and yummy healthy snacks. 3.Fill up water jugs and keep them close to her nursing chair. 4.Help tidy up and put on a load of laundry. 5.Fold laundry. 6.Hold baby while mum showers or grabs a bite …
Dummies – If your baby is anything like mine we lose at least one a week. Milton does ‘soother and teat’ wipes which are amazing for on the go. Lovey/comforter – Take 3 with you. Have one which you can use for travelling on the aeroplane and out and about …
A bedtime routine helps to set the scene for sleep, show your baby what’s coming next (sleep), round up and end off the day beautifully. It should be one smooth flowing process made up of predictable steps which you repeat every single day. Often a bedtime routine starts with bath …