Parents are often told babies must “self-soothe” to sleep better — but what if that pressure is actually creating more stress? This gentle perspective explores how connection, calm, and realistic expectations can lead to more peaceful sleep for both
Taking a holistic approach to your baby’s sleep can support long term improvements without the stress and effort! I don’t know about you but having as many ducks lined up in a row to make my parenting journey as easy and enjoyable as possible is where I am at! Check out my three tips below that can do wonders in optimising sleep for you and your baby.
My last blog was all about early rising, what it is and some quick and easy fixes to try if your bub is waking earlier than ideal. You might recall that early waking can arise from a disturbance in any of the body processes that control sleep. But what happens when you’ve exhausted all of those quick fix solutions – you’ve adjusted for light, noise, temperature and hunger - but your little one is still waking early what now!?
Is your baby waking up at 4 or 5am, happy and ready to start the day? While this might be a routine that works well for parents who are also early birds, it isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea. So before we accept this as just the norm in your household , I love to do a bit of investigating!
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