What an amazing baby sleep turnaround!
Posted by Karen Faulkner onThere are several different sleep training methods you can use with most of the age groups. Sleep training is not and should not be a one-size-fits-all. It's finding the right one for you and your...
Tried and Tested Lullabies for Overtired Babies
Posted by Abi Staniford onParents are all too familiar with every technique in the book to calm down overtired babies. But sometimes, swaying your baby back and forth simply won’t cut it. When your baby is showing signs of...
Total Sleep Needs of Babies & Toddlers
Posted by Karen Faulkner onThe Developing Brain Sleep is important for the developing brain and body. By 3 years most children will have slept for more time than all the wakeful activities combined. Many parents worry their baby isn't...
From terrible to terrific after sleep training
Posted by Karen Faulkner onWhen you've reached desperation Parents don't contact me when they are just a little bit tired. They contact me when they feel completely broken and have nothing left. These were not first-time parents either. Both...
Sleep training a 9 month old baby
Posted by Karen Faulkner onCaroline and Levi 9 months Levi was waking frequently at night and mum wasn't just tired, she was totally exhausted. At 9 months Levi had been moved into his own room to try and break...
5 top tips to prevent jetlag when you fly with your baby
Posted by Karen Faulkner onFlying with a baby I've had a few parents going overseas for the British summer and flying long-haul with their babies and toddlers. So, I thought it was timely I helped you prevent a sleep...
3 Reasons Your Baby Needs Good Day Naps
Posted by Karen Faulkner onCatnapping Catnapping is something that frustrates many mums. A catnap is a short nap, anything from 20-40 minutes. For babies, under 3-4 months of age, a cat nap can be a normal phenomenon.https://nurtureparenting.com.au/baby-sleep-and-catnapping/Until they are...
Longterm demand feeding may be doing harm
Posted by Karen Faulkner onFeeding schedules and demand feeding Demand feeding has become an overused and misinterpreted phrase. Formula-fed babies are rarely demand fed. It’s mainly breast-fed babies. Whilst this is a good thing in the early months, to...
The 4 month sleep regression is real
Posted by Karen Faulkner onSleep regression The 4-month sleep regression derails babies, starting off a spiral of sleep deprivation. I’m taking you right back to my Health Visitor training in England. Parents are taught at 2-8 weeks postnatal, how to help their...