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From Rocking to Resting: How to Transition (If and When You're Ready)
Rocking your baby to sleep is a beautiful, powerful act of love. The rhythm, the closeness, the quiet bond—it’s a moment many mums...
Hannah Quirke
Jun 152 min read


Can Gentle Sleep Training Work for Toddlers?
Sleep training often brings up images of babies crying alone in their cribs, but when it comes to toddlers, the conversation shifts. With...
Hannah Quirke
May 253 min read


From Exhaustion to Evenings Off: How One Family Transformed Twin Sleep Struggles
When you’re raising twins, sleep can feel like a distant dream. That was the reality for the parents of Conor and Sam, one-year-old twins...
Hannah Quirke
May 113 min read


When to Transition Your Toddler from Cot to Bed: A Sleep Consultant’s Guide
One of the biggest milestones in toddlerhood is moving from the safety of a cot to a big kid bed. But like many parenting transitions, it...
Hannah Quirke
May 52 min read


When (and How) to Drop Night Feeds
One of the biggest milestones for parents and babies alike is the magical moment when baby can finally sleep through the night without...
Hannah Quirke
Apr 273 min read


Sweet Dreams Away From Home: Helping Your Little One Sleep Soundly on Holiday
Hooray, you're on holiday! While you're soaking up the sun and making memories, your little one's sleep environment will be a little...
Hannah Quirke
Apr 173 min read


Tired of Night Wakings? Understanding Why Your Little One Isn't Sleeping Through (and What You Can Do About It!)
As a sleep consultant and, more importantly, a Mum who has been there, I understand the sheer exhaustion that comes with frequent night...
Hannah Quirke
Apr 44 min read


Endorsement for Under the Wing Sleep Consultancy by Mary The Baby Whisperer
Mary is an Irish Midwife with extensive experience who offers support and guidance to parents on all things pregnancy and baby. She wrote...
Hannah Quirke
Mar 197 min read


Light or Dark Nursery for Naps: Solving the Day/Night Confusion
You've likely heard conflicting advice: some say a light nursery during the day prevents day/night confusion, while others swear by a...
Hannah Quirke
Dec 28, 20241 min read


Fostering Cooperation and Positive Sleep Habits in Toddlers
Toddlers are going through a fascinating phase of development. At around two years old, they begin to grasp the concept of self and the...
Hannah Quirke
Oct 5, 20242 min read


Safe Sleep for Babies: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SIDS and Safe Sleep Practices Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a devastating condition that can affect seemingly...
Hannah Quirke
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Breastfeeding and Sleep Training: can you do both?
Breastfeeding and sleep training - two topics that often spark heated debates in the parenting world. Many mums worry that sleep training...
Hannah Quirke
Aug 30, 20241 min read


Wake Windows and Sleep Cues: Cracking the Code to Baby Sleep
One of the biggest challenges you'll face, as a parent, is understanding your baby's sleep patterns. While every baby is unique, two key...
Hannah Quirke
Aug 10, 20243 min read


Is Your Little One an Early Bird?
Is your little bundle of joy turning into a morning showstopper? Waking up before the crack of dawn can be exhausting for both you and...
Hannah Quirke
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Conquering the Chaos: Newborn Sleep Tips for Tired Parents
Those first few months with a newborn are a whirlwind of emotions – pure love mixed with exhaustion! Sleep deprivation often tops the...
Hannah Quirke
Jul 23, 20242 min read


Creating an Optimal Sleep Environment
While a perfectly optimised sleep environment won't guarantee your child sleeps through the night, it can significantly improve their...
Hannah Quirke
Jul 8, 20241 min read


Creating a Calming Bedtime Routine for Your Little One
This blog post explores the importance of bedtime routines for babies and toddlers, offering practical tips for creating a calming and...
Hannah Quirke
Jun 22, 20241 min read
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