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Should you or shouldn’t you? Should you take th

Should you or shouldn’t you?

Should you take the plunge to transition your little one from two to one nap? Or should you keep things as they are just a little longer?

It’s a conundrum we all face at some point with our toddlers.

The good news is there are some common signs to help you identify ‘if’ and ‘when’ your toddler is ready to transition to one daytime nap.

I’ve written a list of the signs to look out for as well as some suggestions of what you can do before you take the leap to say goodbye to two naps.

It’s a big change in awake time for toddlers so we want to set ourselves and our toddlers up for transition success.

This blog will help you feel more confident, empowered and informed as you navigate the process of transitioning your little one’s naps.

Link in bio for the full blog on 2 -1 Nap Transitions.

#naptransition #babynap #babysleeptips #sleeptips #adelaidemums #sleepconsultant

Is your bub waking within an hour after going to s

Is your bub waking within an hour after going to sleep at night? This early wake up, also known as a 'false start' can be common amongst our little ones and very exhausting for mum, dad and little one... 😢

If you are experiencing this, we have put together 5 common contributors to why your baby is waking within an hour of going to sleep at night. You can also read more about False Starts on our blog - link is in our bio.

Swipe left to read each in further detail and don't forget to save this post so you can easily find it if your little one starts having false starts.

#falsestarts #sleeptips #babysleeptips #sleepingtips #adelaidemums

Do you need some help calming your newborn?👶🏽

There’s honestly nothing better than holding your nose to your newborn baby’s head and breathing in deep - it’s heavenly! And while this new chapter in your life is so incredible and beautiful, it can also be a little overwhelming, especially in the first 6 weeks when you and your baby are getting to know each other in the outside world…

To make this stage as calm and settled as possible, I wanted to share with you 5 quick and easy ways that you can calm your newborn.

1. Swaddling
2. Side or stomach.
3. Shushing
4. Swinging
5. Sucking

Swipe through to read more about these techniques ➡️

Need more support? Book in a consultation with Kelly or Jocelyn to feel confident about your babies sleep.
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#newborn #newborntips #calmingbaby #sleepconsultant #babysleepconsultant #adelaidemums #sleeptipsforparents

Does nap time leave you feeling trapped at home?

Does nap time leave you feeling trapped at home?

Does your little one’s sleep feel all-consuming with no time left for living?

Daytime naps are different to night time sleep, which means we can approach them differently.

What does this mean exactly?

Basically, day sleeps don’t always have to occur at home in the cot with a perfect dark room and white noise.

Some parents master on-the-go sleep in the early days, whilst some stick to day sleeps happening at home (both are totally ok). If you and your bub are happy with your day sleep arrangements, I say continue doing what works for you.

On the flip side, for mums with older children who need to be dropped to school or taxied to weekly sports or other activities, I know it’s beneficial to have flexibility for the sake of the whole family whilst still respecting your little one’s need for sleep.

We want our bub's to receive the sleep they need (no-one enjoys doing life with a baby who’s missed their day sleep) and with daytime naps there is more opportunity for flexibility and bub can sleep on the go when needed.

Check out my blog offering insights and tips for daytime sleep. You can pick and choose the style that works for you depending on what your day or week holds.

Link in bio for the full blog.

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Have you ever wondered how many naps your little o

Have you ever wondered how many naps your little one should be having?

Here we have created the perfect "go to guide" to give you a simple and effective nap guide for whatever stage your little one is at right now.

For more information and an in-depth routine guide, head to our website and purchase our downloadable Infant & Child Sleep Routine Guide which is based from 6 weeks through to 4 years for only $14.95. Want more? Contact us today and we can point you in the right direction.

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#napguide #babysleep #adelaidemums #babysleepconsultant #sleeptimes #sleepguides #babysleepguide #naps #naptime #sleepteacher

Is this true for you too? 😅 What crazy things

Is this true for you too? 😅

What crazy things have your second babies done?

These subsequent babies definitely get a little crazier, I put it down to the outside influence of their siblings!

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TRUE or FALSE Babies routinely wake up within an

TRUE or FALSE

Babies routinely wake up within an hour of going to sleep at night?

Unsure of the correct answer?

Maybe your baby has never done this or maybe your baby does it all the time.

The answer is FALSE.

Babies (excluding newborns) should be experiencing some of their most restorative sleep prior to midnight.

So what do we do when our bubba frequently greets us with cries or is wide awake not long after they’ve gone down for the night?

If you’re experiencing this with your little one, the good news is there are some common reasons for these wake ups (and I promise the reason is never simply that your baby is a “bad” sleeper).

This sleeping behaviour is called a false start and I’ve written a blog with 5 reasons false starts occur at bedtime and what you can do to eliminate them.

Hang in there mumma I’ve got you covered.

Link in bio for the full blog.

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Do you find it hard to identify sleep cues? It's

Do you find it hard to identify sleep cues?

It's often easier to see newborn sleep cues, but what about the bigger kids? Do you know what tired signs to look for in your baby or toddler?

This will help you determine when your little one may be getting tired, ready to sleep or even over tired.

This is a great post to save for a later date, especially if you'll soon be approaching the toddler stage.

What are your baby or toddlers sleep cues?

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#tiredcues #tiredsigns #babytiredsigns #babysleepadvice #sleeptips #babysleep #newborn #toddlertips #raisingtoddlers #adelaidemums #canberramums #queenslandmums #melbournemums #sleepteacher #sleepconsultant

No one told me that being a new mum would.... Ca

No one told me that being a new mum would....

Can you ever really be prepared for being a new mum? No matter how much advice, tips and tricks or support you have, being a new mum will always be an adjustment that you never really expected. Being a new mum can be isolating, tiring, lonely, hard and amazing all at the same time. Just know, that you are an amazing Mum and your babies are lucky to have you.

The way you are feeling is normal, It is okay to feel this way, but try and communicate how you're feeling with those around you so that they can support you and help you through these feelings.

Tag a new mum who needs to read this! What did you not expect when you became a Mum?

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#mumadvice #momadvice #newmumtips #newmomtips #newmum #firsttimemum #stayathomemum #mumquotes #canberramums #adelaidemums #goldcoastmums #brisbanemums #queenslandmums #melbournemums #ausmums

Let’s talk twins. There’s so much to learn a

Let’s talk twins.

There’s so much to learn about life with multiples.

From constantly fielding questions like:
Are they twins?
Are they identical?
Were they conceived naturally or via IVF?
And statements like, ‘you must have your hands full’!

Then there’s trying to master the art of not having enough hands and dividing your attention equally between the two.

Raising twins really is one big adventure and sleep is just one of the many parts of your busy day that you want to feel confident and calm about.

Our newest team member Jocelyn who we introduced this week is a TWINspiration for all the parents of multiples out there.

She’s a mum of 3 children including 1 year old twins and she’s written a blog with 5 tips to surviving and thriving with twins.

Check out the blog now.

PS tag a twin mumma who would really appreciate some twin tips.

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#twinadvice #twinsleeptips #twins #twinbabies #sleeptips #adelaidemums #ausmums #babysleep #sleepteather #sleepconsultant #newbornadvice #newborn #newborntips #parentsadvice #tipsforparents #blogpost #canberramums #brisbanemums #goldcoastmums #samums #wamums #melbournemums #toddlersleeptips #sleepregressions

Every mum who is doing their best is doing a good

Every mum who is doing their best is doing a good job.

The reality is that every mum is different, everything we do is different. No matter if you're a stay at home mum, working mum, co sleeping mum, patient mum or a busy mum. You're doing the best with what you have, to give your children what they need.

You're doing a good Job Mumma! It's hard work, but so worth it.

Tag a mumma who is doing a great job 👇

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#mumquotes #goodmumquotes #mumadvice #goodjobmum #workingmums #stayathomemums #businessmums #womensupportingwomen #adelaidemums #ausmums #mumtips #cosleepingmums #sleeptrainingmums #sleeptraining #sleepadvice #babysleeptips #babysleepspecialist #babysleepteacher

Daylight savings is about to end, HELP! Early risi

Daylight savings is about to end, HELP! Early rising is not my thing!

If you want to take a "proactive" approach to your little one's sleep with the daylight savings switch we want to begin this action plan on Monday/Tuesday.

Remember there is no right or wrong way to tackle this, for babies under 4 months we can simply add an extra nap to get them back on track. For babies older we can let them sleep a little longer or stretch their awake time 10-15 minutes over the subsequent 3-5 days. You dont *have to* have an action plan.

Make sure to screenshot or save this so you're ready to seamlessly guide your little one through daylight savings.

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#daylightsavingstips #daylightsavingsleepadvice #babysleepadvice #babysleep #daylightsavings #adelaide #tipsfortiredparents #babysleeptips #toddlersleeptips #ausmums

Is my baby too cold? A question as parents we ask

Is my baby too cold? A question as parents we ask ourselves a lot especially in the transitional weather ahead.

Did you know that babies under the age of 18 months are unable to regulate their own body temperature?

Here are the signs that your baby is cold 👇

🥶Waking between 3:00am-5:00 am

🥶Very restless and moving around the cot, particularly the top corner

🥶banging the cot bars with their head/ body?

🥶Curled up right on their tummy with their bottom in the air

🥶Wetting through their nappy - (they urinate more to keep them warm)

If your little one is doing the above, I would suggest they're too cold. I recommend using a sleeping bag or swaddle (younger babies) long term until approx 2.5-3 years to ensure your little one is at the right temperature to keep them warm throughout the night and into the early hours of the morning.

Here are the @ergopouch TOG recommendations for sleep -

➡️ 0.2-0.3 tog between 24 - 26 degrees
➡️ 1.0 tog between 21 - 24 degrees
➡️ 2.5 tog between 16 - 22 degrees
➡️ 3.5 tog between 14 - 20 degrees

Make sure to save this reel so you can refer back to it the next time you're asking yourself whether your baby is too cold.

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#sleepavice #sleeptips #tiredmums #tiredparents #mumsadvice #parentsadvice #tipsforparents #sleeptips #babysleep #adelaidemums #canberramums #brisbanemums #wamums

Being a parent is hard work. It is okay to need

Being a parent is hard work.

It is okay to need a break, sometimes you'll be so in the thick of exhaustion that you don't even realise that you're not acting like yourself anymore.
It is important to recognise these emotions and give yourself a break from being a parent, if that's an hour in the bathroom doing self care, or a walk by yourself or maybe an afternoon or night off.

You'd be surprise how much more patient and resilient you are after having time to yourself.

Here are some signs that you may need a break from your kids -

👉 You have short patience - Are you finding yourself constantly snapping or getting really frustrated with your kids or partner?
👉 You feel tired - We all get tired hello we are parents *emoji* but are you staying in the tired rut and not bouncing back after a good nights sleep?
👉 You have little to no motivation - Are you putting everything in the too hard basket? Including getting dressed or something simple like unpacking the dishwasher?
👉 You're irritable - Is everyone on your nerves, anything anyone says or does annoys you? Nothing is good enough?
👉 You feel touched out - You can't stand anyone touching you or even sitting too close you would rather be sitting in your room alone away from anyone
👉 Everything is too loud - Anything other than complete silence is overwhelming, even sounds that would usually make you calm like music

These are all really normal feelings, and should be met with a rest or break from your kids. You are not a bad parent, you are not incapable if you feel this way. It is okay to need break, it will be better for everyone. Your kids included!

Do you feel like a better parent after having a break? What is your go to 'me time' activity?

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Self Settling Vs Self Soothing. They’re one and

Self Settling Vs Self Soothing.

They’re one and the same right?

Not quite.

What if you were told there’s a BIG difference between the two.

Yes there sure is.

Every mumma (and dadda too) needs to understand and identify the difference between these two terms. I’d even say it’s an essential parenting tool to have in your back pocket for healthy sleep foundations.

Instead of feeling out of your depth or frustrated with how you can support your baby as they fall asleep, imagine feeling empowered and able to calmly and confidently provide your baby with the assistance they need at sleep time.

Check out my latest blog for the breakdown on the BIG difference between self settling vs self soothing on the sleep journey. It might just be the game changer you’ve been needing with your little one.

Tag a mum who would love to know the difference between self settling and self soothing.

Link in bio for the full blog.

As we draw to the end of safe sleep week 2022. I h

As we draw to the end of safe sleep week 2022. I hope that the information I have provided you with this week has helped you understand and recognise a safe sleep environment for your child.

I have compounded 3 checklists for new or expecting parents to keep and read before creating a sleep environment .

What have you learnt this week that you didn't already know? Did you find this information helpful?

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#safesleepweek #safesleep #babynewbornchecklist #newbornchecklist #newparentadvice #parenttips #parentsadvice #adelaidemums #ausmums #tipsforparents #sleepsafty #newbornsleep #newbornsleepadvice

Is your toddler ready for a big bed? ✨ Things

Is your toddler ready for a big bed?

✨ Things to consider before making the move ✨
✔️ Is your little one over 2.5 years (closer to 3 years is preferable)
✔️ If your toddler is climbing out of the cot, It is now a must that you transition to a big bed due to the safety risk.

Once you're ready to transition them into their big bed, the first step is to make sure their new sleep environment is safe.

Consider the following:

👉 Are bookcases/chest of drawers secured to the wall?
👉 Are loose cords from curtains/blinds secured on the wall away from toddler hands?
👉 Are light switches and door handles accessible and if so do they pose a safety risk for a curious toddler?

Now it's time to prepare your toddler for the transition, we can prepare them by -

➡️ Discussing expectations for their new big bed
➡️ Including them in the process with fun things like going shopping for their new big bed or quilt cover
➡️ Providing them with opportunities to feel involved in the process of this next big transition.

Don't be surprised if 1-2 weeks into the transition your little one discovers that they can just get out of bed. If they begin frequently jumping out, you can calmly maintain consistent communication & return them to their bed. It is also very important not to overplay the role of getting them to sleep whilst also understanding the new phase, this may mean that you need to stay close and guide and support them through this change.

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Did you know that this week is safe sleep week? Th

Did you know that this week is safe sleep week? This week we are raising awareness & helping save lives.

Red nose are the leading authority for safe sleeping in Australia, they work tirelessly to reduce the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)

Here are the 6 red nose safe sleep recommendations -

1) Always place baby on their back to sleep
2) Keep baby’s face and head uncovered
3) Keep baby smoke free, before and after birth
4) Safe sleeping environment, night and day
5) Sleep baby in a safe cot in parents’ or caregiver’s room for the first 6-12 months
6) Breastfeed baby

For more information on Red Nose recommendations, visit the Red Nose website

Make sure to save & share this post to help keep our babies safe.

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This should be every parents new motto 😂 What w

This should be every parents new motto 😂
What was your obstacle course like today?

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#adelaide #adelaidemummies #sleepadvice #mumlifequotes #mumsadvice #mumlife #quoteoftheday #funnyquotes #helpme #sleepconsult #tiredmums #tiredparents

The dreaded sleep regressions - every parents wors

The dreaded sleep regressions - every parents worst nightmare!

In the first two years of your little ones life you can expect to go through 5 sleep regressions - I know what you're all thinking.. 5 🤯 REALLY? Unfortunately yes, but luckily for you with my help I can prepare you and your little one to tackle each one head on.

Each sleep regression will need a slightly different touch, they’ll all ask for you to practice consistency, patience, and persistence (and believe me – at times it feels like you’re getting a LOT of practice!), and – best of all – they’ll all pass after about 2-4 weeks if you’re consistent with your approach.

If you've been here before you know the feeling, what do you with you knew before entering a sleep regression/ what advice could you offer to new parents yet to experience this challenging stage of parenting.

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