Baby sleep is a minefield at the best of times. just when you think you've cracked it...bam...a developmental leap hits or their awake windows have stretched and their sleep has gone off again...OR they need to transition their naps and you don't know how or when do it. Knowing when to nap transition your baby is step 1, looking for the signs they are ready is step 2. Knowing when. The below is just an average guideline to know roughly when you can look out for when your baby

The term ‘sleep training’ has gathered a bad reputation among many. But there are some myths that I’m going to clear up for you right now. If done in a gentle manner, sleep training your little one could be a game changer for your family. Now I’m not saying you HAVE to do it, and if you choose to, then no one is going to judge you. If you feel that sleep training is not for you, that’s fine too 😊 Myths: ❌ you can’t comfort your child ❌ you can’t rock or hold baby ❌ you’ll br

Separation anxiety at night is a thing. Keep reading for more tips. Have you had a nice day with your little one, bonding and laughing and cuddling together and thinking you’re on a win for smooth bedtime? Then all of a sudden….baby goes into bed for nighttime, you’re about to say goodnight and your baby just whimpers and it escalates to full blown tears and screaming? Yep? I’ve been there too, and it’s tough. You’re not alone. This is separation anxiety creeping in at bedtim

We talk a lot about sleep here. How, Where, When….but let’s talk about sleeping safely. Safe sleeping is so important, and something ALL parents should be aware of to reduce the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). Current guidelines for Safe Sleeping taken from @nhsuk and @lullabytrustuk: place your baby on their back to sleep, in a cot in the same room as you, for the first 6 months keep your baby's head uncovered – their blanket should be tucked in no higher than t

So in the last 4 weeks, we've gone from sleeping in a cotbed, to sleeping in a big bed, moving back home and finding lots of new changes to our bedrooms, to turning 4, to finishing preschool for good!!! With all these changes, I was sure that I would be having sleepless nights because my son would become restless with all the changes. But he has taken it in his stride and made me one proud mummy!!! I asked my son if he would like to help grandad take down his cotbed while we