The holiday season is full of magic - but for many parents, it also brings a familiar worry: “How will all of this affect my baby’s sleep?” Between late nights, new faces, travel, excitement, noise, and being passed around, it’s totally normal for sleep to feel a bit all over the place in December. You’re not doing anything wrong - it’s simply a busier, brighter, noisier world than your little one is used to. This blog will gently guide you through the most common holiday sle

The winter bugs are back - and if your baby’s sleep has taken a hit after a cold, teething, or a tummy bug, you’re definitely not alone. As a mum of three (and a sleep consultant who’s helped hundreds of families), I know how quickly everything can unravel when your little one gets sick. The night wakings, the contact naps, the feeding back to sleep - it can feel like you’ve lost all the progress you made. But here’s the good news: you can  gently get things back on track onc

As a mum, I used to think early mornings were just part of having a baby - that some little ones just wake at 5 a.m. and there’s nothing you can do about it. But over time, I learned that early wakings often have gentle solutions . If your baby or toddler wakes early every morning, it might not be “just how they are.” Often, it’s their body clock, nap balance, or bedtime routine sending mixed signals. With a few calm adjustments, your little one can start sleeping later - and

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