Babies have a very sensitive circadian rhythm (internal body clock). The younger the baby, the less awake time they can handle before they lose the plot and need to have a sleep, so their overactive brain get a chance to process all that has gone on and re set. This is how they grow and learn.
Read MoreMoving your toddler from a cot to a big bed is such a huge milestone, some make this move early around 2 years old, however I feel this is best done around the age of 3 years old. Simply put, the older your toddler, the easier the transition, (for you both).
Read MoreIn my experience as a sleep consultant and as a nanny I have come across separation anxiety many times, but by far the hardest was when it hit my own children! This awkward stage of separation anxiety can be confusing, you may be wondering what is going on, what has happened to my happy go lucky baby?
Read MoreSelf settling is one of the most important keys in having healthy sleep not only for your child, but for the parents as well. This skill of self settling is a learnt behaviour and once your child has learnt it they will fall asleep on their own un assisted and without the use of any sleep props. A sleep prop is something that your baby relies on to fall asleep. I.e. nursing, rocking, pram, car, dummy, holding mummy’s hand. If a baby or toddler has a sleep prop like this, they will look for and need this prop when they wake between sleep cycles overnight or at naps.
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