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25.01.2022 Pretty sure weve all been a permanently exhausted pigeon at some point of time or another Happy Monday! Look forward to answering your questions over on stories later today and tomorrow!... Pic via @motherhoodthroughletterboards #naps #mumlife #sleeptips #babysleep #parenthood #babygirl #babyboy #newborn #breastfeeding #sleeptraining #motherhood #newborn #newmum #mummy #motherhoodthroughinstagram #parenting #sleepconsultant #newmum #mum #babies #mommyblogger #breastfeed #mumblog #mumsofinstagram #sleepdeprived #2020 #littlebearsleep #motherhoodunplugged #sleepwell See more

25.01.2022 4 - 6 months Did you know my most common age group to work with is the 4 - 6 month bracket. I find bub has gone from being a sleepy newborn to having a strong cat napping cycle and more difficult to put down with sleep deprived parents looking for some more consistent in their infants sleep patterns.... I have put together below awake times to follow from 4 - 6 months. It is a very transitional time as most babies will go from napping 3 - 5 times a day as a newborn to needing 3 solid naps at 5 months and sometimes down to 2 set naps by 7 months of age. There is a lot to keep up with and it can overwhelming. I hope it helps! Keep in mind if your baby was premature and born at e.g. 37 weeks use their corrected age (not actual) to track sleep and milestones/ development. 4 months - 2 hour awake window - 3 naps per day 5 months - 2 hour 15 min awake window - 3 naps per day 6 months - 2.5 hour awake window - 3 naps per day From 4 months focus on an eat play sleep routine, putting bub to bed drowsy but still awake and settling in cot, wind down routine leading into sleep, dark room for naps and sticking to awake window no matter how short the nap was prior, to try and discourage the catnapping cycle. Let me know if you have any questions! @thejibjabs - the sweetest picture!! #baby #momlife #motherhood #babygirl #4months #babiesofinstagram #babylove #sleep #newborn #pregnancy #sleepcoach #parenting #sleeptips #4monthregression #sleeptraining #4monthsold #5monthsold #6monthsold #awakewindows See more

24.01.2022 Motherhood You are my sun, my moon + all my stars. @jennnnn_xx @mamamoonmuse... #momlife #parenting #baby #pregnancy #family #parenthood #love #mumlife #childhoodunplugged #babiesofinstagram #mother #mommylife #mommy #toddler #babybump #motherhoodthroughinstagram See more

23.01.2022 Its not selfish to want more sleep! Adequate sleep is just as important to a babys well being as it is to their parents Extended sleep deprivation goes hand in hand with exhaustion, anxiety, stress, irritability, low mood, feeling of overwhelm, worry and more...!... If teaching your child to sleep independently means you are going to be able to better cope with the stressors of life and be a more responsive parent, because you yourself are sleeping better, then consider it! I offer my clients personalised, age appropriate sleep plans that take into account parenting style, baby temperament, home lifestyle demands, babys age, weight, development since birth and so much more. I also offer all of my clients 2 weeks of support time while they implement the changes I recommend to them. If you are considering sleep coaching or would like to know more, I encourage you to contact me to discuss ways in which I can help My packages range from email right through to in home and now recently also include age specific sleep guidelines to purchase which allow you to set up routine and sleep expectations with the click of a button. Head to my website or click the link in my bio for more info x Photo of me and my baby girl at around 3 months pp #sleepdeprivation #mumlife #sleeptips #babysleep #babygirl #brisbanesleepconsultant #dad #momlife #motherhood #newborn #newmum #mummy #motherhoodthroughinstagram #parenting #sleepconsultant #toddler #mum #babies #mommyblogger #bebe #mumblog #mumsofinstagram #relationships #ilovesleep #littlebearsleep #motherhoodunplugged #uniteinmotherhood See more

23.01.2022 Whats a sleep in look like at your place? People always ask me how do you get your kids to sleep 12 hours + at night with them both happily and calmly going to bed??! Setting strong foundations around sleep from a young age - routine, consistency, wind down routine, self settling abilities, independent sleep environments and overall balance in their day. When we are awake we live hard - exercise, good food, connection, socialisation and then when it is time for sleep w...e SLEEP Some people believe routine = a boring restrictive life... I couldnt disagree more!! Routine was a game changer for me as a mother, I felt it actually gave me more freedom and I became a better Mum for the simple fact there is routine and BALANCE to our days. Do you believe in routine? Deep for a Monday I know! #baby #sleep #newborn #pregnancy #sleepcoach #parenting #sleeptips #motherhood #routinemum See more

22.01.2022 DUMMIES - Always a hot topic... The use of the dummy is encouraged for young babies as a tool to achieve sleep. The sucking motion is soothing for them and is linked to a reduction in the risk of SIDS. They are also a great help to colicky or reflux babies with the extra saliva produced during its use. The best time to remove the dummy is approx 5 months of age or before your baby can find & replace the dummy them self. Once this occurs, it becomes increasingly... harder to remove the association. If you decide to keep it past this point, its likely a strong bond will form between dummy and your now toddler. Prolonged use past the age of 2 can be linked with dental problems, speech delay, reoccurring ear infections and night wakings to find the dummy. So it really is a great idea to remove as early as possible. Steps to remove the dummy at 5 months: 1. Begin by only offering the dummy for sleep time. 2. Eliminate the use of it at all other times of the day so your baby can begin having that separation from the dummy. 3. Start at bedtime & go cold turkey with its removal. There is the biggest amount of sleep drive at bedtime so always start here. Offer more cuddles & reassurance to get through those first few days while your baby adjusts to sleep without it. I find going cold turkey the quickest and kindest way to remove it for good. No confusing mixed messages of half using it, just remove it and move on. 7 months+ follow the steps above and add in the use of a comforter that baby can form a healthy sleep association to. If you are looking to remove your dummy from your toddler there are a few more options/ ideas to make the removal of it a little easier. I would still begin by only offering the dummy for sleep time and begin explaining to your toddler that the dummy will be leaving soon. Be as creative as you want to be with this part eg dummy fairy, sending the dummy in the post, giving it away, planting it etc. Although I cant guarantee no tears, I am happy to report all parents I have worked with have said the removal of it was way worse in their mind then what actually resulted when they got rid of the dummy. Goodluck!

19.01.2022 Dummy fairy How adorable is this little fairy door a Mum has made to help prepare her child for the departure of the dummy by the dummy fairy A creative idea for any parents out there looking to remove the dummy... I would use this for ages 2-2.5yrs +... Pic via @jessica_betsy_and_monty See more

16.01.2022 Newborn awake windows Hey new parents! Something just for you A newborn is a baby in age from 0 - 12 weeks old.... During the newborn phase, if I am to work with a family it is not about setting a nap schedule or teaching bub to self settle. It is all about education for mum/ dad on awake times, hands on settling or assisted naps and feeding on demand. See below awake windows to look at following for your newborn... Awake windows 0 - 3 weeks: 45 minutes 3 - 6 weeks: 1 hour - 1.5 hours 6 - 9 weeks: 1.5 hours - 1hr 45mins 9 - 12 weeks: 1 hour 45mins *Use as a guide only... all babies are different and if your baby was premature ensure to use their corrected age not actual age until 6 months - eg born at 35 weeks and is currently 8 weeks old - base awake window off corrected age of 3 weeks As you can see from the shortness of awake time, it means lots of naps to get in during the day. Assisted naps are great! I always recommend naps in the pram, carrier or car at this age as newborns are generally good at sleeping on the go! Its a win win, getting yourself out of the house and helping bub off to sleep with some movement or outside white noise Hope this helps you and please tag your new parent friends also Reminder too, I offer in home consultations where I can show you hands on settling with your newborn as well as share other tips and advice during this time. Just email me. [email protected] Adorable pic via @jomejiab #naps #mumlife #sleeptips #babysleep #parenthood #babygirl #babyboy #newborn #breastfeeding #sleeptraining #motherhood #newborn #newmum #mummy #motherhoodthroughinstagram #parenting #sleepconsultant #newmum #mum #babies #mommyblogger #breastfeed #mumblog #mumsofinstagram #sleepdeprived #newbornawakewindow #littlebearsleep #motherhoodunplugged #sleepwell See more

14.01.2022 REVIEW 6.5m old catnapping. This amazing Mum who I had the privilege of working with came to me for some help in improving her sons catnapping (30 minute) sleeps during the day and 2 hourly overnight. She was also finding it more difficult to put him down for sleeps with him waking a short time later. My main recommendation to this Mum was to focus on how her son was falling asleep. Mum was breastfeeding and rocking bub to achieve sleep then popping him down in the c...ot. Up until around 4 months this was working fine for this family and bub would sleep long stretches of sleep being put to bed like this however going through the developmental leap at 4 months and generally becoming more aware with age, this was no longer working and the reason bub was now catnapping. To achieve sleep quality and to encourage independent sleep, it is important babies fall asleep in the same environment in which they will wake and transition through sleep cycles with. Due to bubs age we were able to encourage self settling and Mum putting bub into bed awake and not breastfeeding/ rocking to sleep. We went with an age appropriate settling technique setting bub up for success for each nap and bedtime with a relaxing sleep environment, appropriate awake window and feeding schedule. After 2 weeks working together this was my last email with this Mum. What a great outcome for this family and the reason I am so passionate about healthy sleep habits for babies and children #baby #sleep #newborn #pregnancy #sleepcoach #parenting #sleeptips #babylove #momlife #mom #family #parenthood #love #mumlife #breastfeeding #kids #maternity See more

14.01.2022 NEW MAMA ~ Its ok if its harder than you expected. Its ok to tell people youre not ready for a visit. Its ok if baby cries and you dont know why.... Its ok if YOU cry and you dont know why. Its ok to sit and stare at your sweet baby for hours on end and equally ok to take moments alone to just process. Its all OK. Tag a mama! @stylish.bump See more

14.01.2022 Sounds about right Happy Saturday! #weekend #weekendvibes

14.01.2022 NEW MAMA ~ It's ok if its harder than you expected. It's ok to tell people you're not ready for a visit. It's ok if baby cries and you don't know why.... It's ok if YOU cry and you don't know why. It's ok to sit and stare at your sweet baby for hours on end and equally ok to take moments alone to just process. It's all OK. Tag a mama! @stylish.bump See more

13.01.2022 Hello! Im Hannah! Face behind Little Bear Sleep Consulting. I am so pleased to have you on my page and hope the content I provide here can be of assistance to you. If you dont already know, I am a Mum of 2 children and live a busy normal life here in Brisbane. I am very passionate about the message I convey on here around the importance of good quality and quantity sleep for all! My focus is on babys and toddlers however from newborn (4 weeks) to 4 years. I believe ...most sleep issues can be improved with a good plan in place and consistency over time. Age is a huge factor that comes into sleep for babys so everything I recommend is age appropriate of course with realistic goals for that age I am off to a home consult shortly which is my first one since all the Covid restrictions took effect. I am working with a 7.5 month old baby today and looking forward to helping this family receive some more sleep. If you would like to book a home consult or any of my other packages with me, please do not hesitate to get in touch - [email protected] Have a lovely afternoon! #sleepconsultant #babysleep #homeconsult #sleepcoach #brisbanesleepconsultant See more

13.01.2022 7 - 12 months Carrying on from a few posts ago where I covered 4 - 6 months old, lets talk the next phase from 7 - 12 months. I find things really start falling into place from this point especially when good sleep hygiene has been practiced from a young age. If not, there is no better time than now to make a start!... From 7 months some babies will begin routinely resisting the late afternoon nap. In some cases I say persist with it for a little while longer by baby wearing or going for a walk in the pram but if it is becoming more stressful than it has to be and nothing you try is helping bub achieve that nap, then drop it and stick with a consistent early bedtime of 6pm to compensate for the big awake window from lunch nap to bedtime. From 8 months most bubs will be on a 2 nap a day schedule with overnight sleep consolidation improving nicely. 7 months - 2/3 naps per day - 2.5 hour awake window and max 4 hours before bed. 8 - 12 months - 2 naps per day - 2.5 hour awake window and max 4 hours before bed. There are variations on the above of course depending on what works for your family, these are a very generalized look at a nap schedule in this age group. I hope this helps and if you find your bubs naps and overnight sleep continues to be inconsistent it might be a good idea to book as a client so we can look a bit deeper into what might be happening All this information and more can be found in my new sleep guides available on my website NOW! I cover each age bracket from newborn - 3 years Cutest pic via @morgannichelle See more

12.01.2022 Lets talk baby sleep! Hi! Im Hannah, Certified Baby Sleep Consultant and Mum behind @littlebearsleep I am here to let you know I have put together my own baby > through to toddler Sleep Guides. ... I am a strong believer that better sleep for your little one can be achieved just by implementing an age appropriate routine I have broken my guides up into age groups so I could provide as much information as possible related to the particular age group your little one falls. These easy to read and implement guides focus on age specific awake windows, naps (length & number) general feed times and other age specific tips around sleep. Age categories are as follows: Newborn 4 - 12 weeks Infant 4 - 6 months Infant 7 - 12 months Toddler 12 - 18 months Toddler 18 - 24 months Toddler 2 - 3 years The Guides are available now on my website and can be downloaded instantly to your phone you can also click this image to access my online store. www.littlebearsleep.com Dont forget to check out my Instagram page for free baby sleep tips & advice along with reviews from past clients @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

11.01.2022 What a beautiful place to fall asleep and wake up Love these sheets from @snugglehunnykids pic via @fashionandfia ... #saturday #weekend #babysleep #sleepcoach #sleepconsultant #gentlesleeptraining #hellosleep See more

11.01.2022 Early morning rising... HELP! This would have to be one of the most common concerns of any parent that I speak to so here are my top tips for ironing out early morning rising. Set morning nap time: CRUCIAL - 6 months plus - I always recommend a set morning nap time of 9/9.30am. ... If sleep is offered too close to a morning wake up time it can be seen as night time sleep and bub will learn to make up for lost night time sleep this way rather than consolidating their night sleep and having their day naps away from night sleep. A set morning nap time also helps better distribute sleep over the day and can help stop the cat napping cycle. You can achieve the set morning nap time by offering the first nap of the day 30 minutes later than you did the day before until you reach the desired time. Capped morning nap - 5 months plus - another crucial part to consolidating night sleep, capping bubbas morning nap to 30/45 minutes and waking them up ready for their morning adventures. If too much sleep is offered at the first nap of the day it can put off balance how sleep is distributed during the day and make the first half of the day heavy with sleep - encouraging early wakes and potentially having an overtired baby leading into bedtime. Social interaction: think about how your baby is greeted at the early morning wake...keep all interaction minimal and encouraging of them to go back to sleep. Milk/ breakfast: avoid offering milk/ breakfast before bubs desired wake up time (age appropriate of course) if we are starting bubs body clock at 5am with breakfast solids then they are likely going to continue to wake at 5am which is the time their body clock has now adapted to receiving breakfast. Sleep environment: if your baby is too hot/ cold, room too light or distracting this can also contribute to early morning wakes. Resettling: if your baby is continually up for the day at 5am - tomorrow get them up for the day 30 minutes later and then next day 30 minutes after that before you reach your desired wake up time with them :) Be consistent and patient with this process and it will come together! Tag a Mumma who might find this helpful!! See more

09.01.2022 Im curious to know... how did you all sleep last night? If you would like a little advice around your childs sleep comment your question below! I have a little bit of time free this morning where I can answer for you #momlife #parenting #baby #pregnancy #mom #family #parenthood #love #pregnant #motherhoodunplugged #momsofinstagram #sleep #newborn #sleepcoach #sleeptips #babyregistry #mompreneur #doula #motherhood

09.01.2022 To routine or not to routine... that is the question Each to their own here! But I presume if you are following my page you enjoy having some structure to your day or at least curious on how to implement structure into your day with your little one/s. Having a routine in place doesn’t mean your day has to be dictated by it and that you have to stay home. I have lots of families who enjoy the benefits of an assisted morning or afternoon nap in the pram for their little ...one - me included! I find babies and children thrive off having structure to their day. It means they are well rested, fed at similar times during the day and still have lots of time to play and interact. They know what’s coming next and what’s expected I also find as a parent myself the importance of structure and setting boundaries with your children help to give yourself a more balanced life and in turn be a more present and happy parent. Do you agree? If you would like help in setting up structure to your child/ren’s day email me [email protected] Gorgeous pic via @its.rachelanne See more

08.01.2022 Motherhood is _____________________ (fill in the blank)!! Repost and the most gorgeous pic via @confidentiallykatie ... #sleepdeprivation #mumlife #sleeptips #babysleep #babygirl #brisbanesleepconsultant #dad #momlife #motherhood #newborn #newmum #mummy #motherhoodthroughinstagram #parenting #sleepconsultant #toddler #mum #babies #mommyblogger #bebe #mumblog #mumsofinstagram #relationships #ilovesleep #littlebearsleep #motherhoodunplugged #uniteinmotherhood See more

08.01.2022 Wind down routine A wind down routine before bed is a great habit to get into with your baby from around 4 months (or earlier) to begin preparing them for bed and setting them up for success for nap time or bed time. I always recommend a wind down routine to be done in a dim lit room away from stimulating noise and bright light.... In the lead up to sleep and during sleep itself our body omits a hormone called Melatonin which is our sleepy hormone. Its production is influenced by the detection of light and dark by the retina of the eye. Things like screen time (blue light) or bright lights at night suppress Melatonin production in our body by up to 50%! This is an alarming statistic when most of us these days have a good dose of blue light via our phones and/ or tv before bed. When babies and young children are exposed to blue/ bright light before sleep or during sleep via a white/ yellow based night light often this can result in broken and restless sleep due to the poor production of their sleepy hormone. Tonight, try a wind down routine in a dimmed room for 15 minutes before bedtime, read some sleepy time books and relax your child into the idea of bedtime and sleep. What does your wind down routine look like in your home? See more

08.01.2022 What a great reminder! Wishing you all a lovely weekend via @motherhoodthroughletterboards

07.01.2022 World Breastfeeding Week Taking this time to acknowledge and show support to my amazing friends and clients who have been on or are on their breastfeeding journey with their tiny human/s. You are doing a hard, round the clock sometimes, demanding job and you should be so proud of yourself, your commitment and sacrifice. I was so happy to hear that in support of World Breastfeeding Week this year, the World Health Organisation and UNICEF are calling on government...s to protect and promote womens access to skilled breastfeeding counselling, a critical component of breastfeeding support - realising that yes breastfeeding is a natural process but it is not always easy - offering support to mothers to both get started with and to sustain breastfeeding amazing!! Lets take this week to reflect and come together in support and celebration of each other, whether you are, were or were not able to breastfeed and to raise more awareness and acceptance on each others Motherhood journeys. I am very aware that every Mothers breastfeeding journey looks different - as it did for myself with my own 2 children. I have friends and clients who breastfed for years, some who had short lived breastfeeding journeys, Ive also worked with a client whos darling girl was tube fed from early on and missed out on the choice to breastfeed and Ive also worked with clients who exclusively formula fed from birth for their own personal reasons - at the end of the day whats most important and what I truly hope is that you felt supported in your decision on how you fed/feed your baby It is wonderful that weeks like this exist because it gets us all talking and reflecting, it also sees huge organisations like the WHO push governments for more support and funding in areas that do sometimes get overlooked - like postpartum health and wellness. I would love to hear what your breastfeeding journey was like if you feel comfortable sharing and if/how you were supported in your decision on feeding your baby Pic via @healthy.bubba my stunning friend Sammy looking like a goddess breastfeeding her daughter. You can read her breastfeeding journey on her page

06.01.2022 How to encourage your baby to take longer naps!? This is a very common question I am asked and a common reason why parents book in as a client. My top tips for helping your baby extend their nap and sleep longer than 1 sleep cycle.... Encourage your little one to fall asleep on their own at the start of sleep - usually something that becomes increasingly harder post 4 months of age. If there is a sleep association at play eg being fed or rocked to sleep, it is likely your baby will also need this same sleep association in place when trying to link a sleep cycle. Stick to age appropriate awake windows and not exceeding recommended daily sleep hours. White noise - game changer!! Dark room and appropriate sleep attire. Wind down routine before each nap and at bedtime to help set your baby up for success to be able to fall asleep on their own. Comforter from 7 months of age - I currently use and recommend @kippins If you need assistance with helping teach your baby to fall asleep on their own, please get in touch so I can help you with this! If you need assistance with setting up an age appropriate routine focusing on awake windows for age and appropriate nap lengths - click the image and check out my online guides, ready to download now to your phone Adorable pic via @thisloveandchaos - cute factor 1000!! See more

06.01.2022 ~ Age appropriate routines & sleep guidelines ~

05.01.2022 Age specific sleep guides Hello all! I have gone LIVE with my sleep guides on my website The guides are broken up into age groups and go over awake windows, approx nap times, lengths, number of naps to attempt each day, suggested feed times along with some general tips and advice that may be relevant to the age group in which your baby/toddler falls.... They are each available now to purchase on my website and I have set up a link tree link in my bio that will take you to them for more information! These guides are separate from my sleep packages and are a great starting place to help you find consistency throughout your day with your little one. I am of course still available for my usual sleep packages if you would prefer a more detailed and tailored approach to your bubs sleep. Let me know if you purchase a guide, I look forward to any feedback from you!! Thank you all for your continued support in my business x Much love!! See more

04.01.2022 Sleeping through the night is not a developmental milestone. Read that again Just like it takes time, patience, persistence and coordination to learn to walk. In the same way, it takes all of these things for your baby to learn to consolidate their night sleep, self sooth and have regular and long day naps... There are so many factors that come into achieving sleep for a baby - timing, successful feeding, babys weight for age, sleep environment, age - so support your baby through this time and if its not working go back to basics, check your timing of things, that their not hungry, sleep environment promotes healthy sleep and most importantly age and what sort of expectations we can have around sleep at their age. I find between the ages of 4-6 months the best time to start teaching your baby the skill of sleeping and self soothing. They developmentally have the ability to sleep longer stretches by this age so we can begin teaching them to take advantage of this amazing new skill. Remember, it can take days/ weeks/ months for your bub to walk confidently and its likely its going to take the same for your baby to learn to sleep confidently and independently Stay consistent and take the pressure off yourself and your bub as there is no 1 set age that your baby will consolidate their sleep Adorable pic via @nicolebuhler #mumma #mumlife #sleeptips #babysleep #mummyblogger #babygirl #babyboy #coffee #breastfeeding #momlife #motherhood #newborn #newmum #mummy #motherhoodthroughinstagram #parenting #sleepconsultant #toddler #mum #babies #mommyblogger #breastfeed #mumblog #mumsofinstagram #toddlerfood #sleepingthrough #littlebearsleep #motherhoodunplugged #uniteinmotherhood See more

04.01.2022 2 naps a day to 1!? When? how? This is a question I get asked a lot... Theres no one size fits all here but from 15 months and no later than 18 months is my general recommendation. All toddlers are different but if you have dropped the morning nap, look at getting your toddler into bed between 6-6.30pm or 4 hours after their last nap finishes (depending on age). This helps with over tiredness at bedtime, which as we know causes night wakings and those pe...sky early morning rises In the lead up to dropping from 2 naps a day to 1 it is best to have your child set up on a short/ long nap schedule - meaning a short 30 min nap in the morning and a long restorative midday nap. This means it is much easier on bub when the time comes to drop that 30 min nap rather than 2hrs in some cases. I generally recommend this nap schedule from 7+ months of age. Other reasons I love this nap schedule - so there is an even spread of sleep over the day. If a long nap is had in the morning and a short one at lunch there is not enough sleep had in the afternoon and its likely your bub will struggle getting through until bed with such a long awake window. It will also prolong bub needing that 3rd nap of the day. Ideally we want bub going down for their 2+hr lunch nap at 12/12.30pm and waking at 2/2.30pm to set them up for an age appropriate bedtime of 6/6.30pm. This also allows them to have a decent awake time before bed to help with their drive to sleep and ability to get into deep sleep If you need some assistance with this or setting a nap schedule up for your child - email me [email protected] gorgeous piccy via @nicolebuhler See more

04.01.2022 Review from a recent client of mine This Mumma came to me for some assistance to help her son consolidate his night sleep without the need to be fed back to sleep every few hours overnight. Bubba had also never napped longer than 40 minutes during the day so this was also a focus point. As you can read in Mums review, we had bubba boy sleeping through right away. He was perfectly capable of self settling, he just needed some encouragement at the start of his nap and ...at bedtime to show him he could in fact settle himself and link his sleep cycles on his own without the need of a feed. Mum was super consistent with her approach to how he was falling asleep and the results speak for themselves This bub also had a dummy and we worked on teaching him to find and replace his dummy on his own too, which he took to like a champ also! Incredible result for this family after going from 10 months of broken sleep to fully consolidated night sleep and great day naps!! Amazing! so happy for them all See more

04.01.2022 The benefits of skin on skin contact for a baby & Mumma Families (yes Dad included) are encouraged to practice skin on skin contact every day for the first 12 weeks of a newborns life - also known as the 4th trimester The special bonding time helps to calm you and your baby, can reduce colic symptoms, release hormones that cement that bond between you and baby, stabilize bubs temperature, heart rate and blood sugar. ... Skin on skin with your baby will also help produce more oxytocin (the love hormone) that both lowers Mummas stress and promotes healing and sense of calm and well-being. You really cant cuddle your newborn too much so take this time to slow down and enjoy the bonding process with your baby x How lovely is this sleepy, rainy weather for us Brisbaneites Gorgeous photo by @jenelizabethphotography See more

04.01.2022 3 naps a day > 2 naps When/ why/ how?!? When some babies will transition at 6 months of age but ideally you would want to hold onto that 3rd nap of the day closer to 8 months of age. By 8 months, baby should be well adjusted on 2 naps a day and coping well with longer awake windows. Why its time to drop that 3rd nap of the day if baby begins resisting bedtime at night or suddenly and consistently is more restless overnight for no other apparent reaso...n. There does come a point in time where that 3rd nap means baby is having too much day sleep and it starts affecting their night sleep. If you think the 3rd nap is starting to affect night sleep, trial 2 3 days of not offering it and aim for an earlier bedtime to compensate and see if bub sleeps more contently. How some babies will drop the 3rd nap with no problems at all and will seem better for it too. Others may take a few weeks of adjustment with a focus on an earlier bedtime to help them through on their new routine. Other babies will become really cranky and overtired come bedtime and their night sleep may become affected because of it if this is the case, I would reinstate the 3rd nap and try again in a few weeks to drop it, bub may still need that extra bit of sleep to help them through the day. When did your baby transition from 3 naps a day to 2? Id love to hear what is common for my Mummas who follow along Adore this pic by @wildbird #naps #mumlife #sleeptips #babysleep #naptransition #babygirl #babyboy #newborn #breastfeeding #nightmare #motherhood #newborn #newmum #mummy #motherhoodthroughinstagram #parenting #sleepconsultant #newmum #mum #babies #mommyblogger #breastfeed #mumblog #mumsofinstagram #sleepdeprived #sleepingthrough #littlebearsleep #motherhoodunplugged #sleepwell See more

03.01.2022 Its ok!! Did you have a wakeful night with your little one or perhaps you are anxious going into a day of resistance around naps? Why not today have a think and write down what is and isnt working at the moment around naps and overnight sleep/ feeding/ settling etc. What would you like to improve or what do you need some advice or direction around?... Write it all out and see if you can come to a conclusion around a specific area or areas you can focus on. I find writing things out like this especially when you are tired or have a lot on your mind help to simplify what is really going on. See if you can go back basics and get your little ones routine/ sleep back on track and set some appropriate goals you can try and achieve around better sleep for all. If you see a specific area in which you do need some advice or guidance around - reach out for help! I would love to get you back to feeling confident and sure going into your days and nights with age appropriate expectations and a solid plan in place #baby #sleep #newborn #pregnancy #sleepcoach #parenting #sleeptips #newborncare #happy #life #selflove #motivation #goodvibes See more

03.01.2022 Gentle Sleep Training This is a recent review I received on my Facebook page after working with this lovely family. As this Mum explained, she hadnt had more than 4 hours consecutive sleep since her son was born and he is currently 16 months old. Wanting to do all she could for her baby and minimise any tears bubba boy was fed to sleep at bedtime and throughout the night up to 6 times. ... I couldnt wait to help this family receive some more sleep and had a lengthy conversation to Mum & Dad about expectations on crying and that a no cry method when moving from a breastfed to sleep and on demand association - even if we stayed in the room and used a hands on approach to begin with (which is what we did of course) - there was still likely going to be some tears. As hard as it is to explain this to parents I do think anti cry messages do put unrealistic expectations on babys and toddlers (and their parents!) because this is how they naturally communicate. We in no way ignored this bubbas communication to us and supported him through this transition from being breastfed to sleep to now looking to self settling and soothing himself while Mum or Dad were present in the room. Mum & Dad were able to gently and gradually remove themselves from his room which has allowed his sleep to consolidate more and more and everyone become more well rested. Mum also reported an increase in solids intake after the removal of breastfeeding overnight - which is what we want post 12 months of age when bub well established on solids. I am beyond thrilled for this family and feel so lucky to of been able to assist them during this time. There is no shame in needing more sleep, we are only human afterall See more

02.01.2022 No one is really doing it perfectly, I just think you love your kids with your whole heart, and you do the best you possibly can @reesewitherspoon

01.01.2022 Sibling love I mean is there a greater bond? Love this pic via @expectful