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24.01.2022 EXCITEMENT PLUS If you are looking for any sleep help, we are apart of the @illawarraxmasgiftguide and have 15% off all packages until the 21st November. Book online and use the code illaxmas20 or DM/email me. Gift vouchers also available if you want to use at a later stage or for a Christmas Present.... Head over and check out all the cool offers from these beautiful local small businesses and #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal

23.01.2022 How to cope in the 4 month regression? During the regression it is really common to fall into habits such as feeding or rocking to sleep or cosleeping and once your baby’s sleep settles you are left with a new sleep association and this normally means that your baby will NEED this to be able to get to sleep and wake looking for it to return at each partial wake and your regular wakes continue. If it is working for you, great! But for many parents they fall into these out of e...xhaustion and desperation. The more you understand what is happening the better you can plan your response than being reactive. A few tips from me that may help you support your baby: - Be patient, consistent and calm - Put your baby down drowsy but awake. - Hands on settling or doing check ins can help, shushing and cuddles to calm down but try to avoid introducing rocking or feeding to sleep. - Consider removing any previous sleep associations - dummy, rocking feeding to sleep that may be been there prior to, could end up being more ingrained. - Stick to your baby’s awake time (around 1.5-2hrs). - Try to resettle the catnaps for a period you can handle (I usually find 20 minutes is a good limit). - Add in an extra nap if catnapping is happening to support bub getting enough sleep even if it’s less than an ideal amount. - Overnight bub might need 1 extra feed but not every 2 hours so focus on resettling wakes that are less than 4 hours apart. Remember....This too shall pass and your sweet little baby will calm back down but post regression they will need your help to make sure you are giving them adequate nap time and support to learn to fall asleep and link sleep cycles and achieve some much needed sleep for bub and mums and dad. . . . #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #sleeptime #4monthregression #tiredmum #parenthood #parentingtips #supportbaby #gentlesleeptraining #sleepsupport #wollongong

23.01.2022 What is the 4 Month Sleep Regression? One of the biggest neurological developments that affects your baby’s sleep in their life. Around 4 months (but can happen between 3-5 months) your baby’s sleep cycles mature to be more like an adult than a newborn. This regression can last anywhere from 1-6 weeks but coming out of this is where is important to start to help teaching your baby the skills to self settle if they can’t already to be able to support good sleep.... It does means your baby will come all the way out of their sleep cycle to a very wakeful state and may struggle to get back to sleep on their own even when they could previously and need more help from you to do it. This is the only regression your baby will go through that is a permanent change, but if your baby has a rough regression it doesn’t mean that you just have to cope with bad sleep, it may just take a little bit more effort and focus on sleep to get back on track. A couple of common signs of the regression: Catnapping during the day - 30-45 minutes and BAM, your baby is awake again when they previously slept well during the day. 2 hourly wakes overnight and is difficult to resettle. Difficulty settling and resettling for naps and/or bedtime when would have previously settled easily either self settle or assisted to sleep. Your baby might experience some or all of these or if you have a little baby you might glide through it without even noticing. . . . #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #sleeptips #sleepingbaby #4monthsleepregression #thestruggleisreal #tired #parenthood #motherhood #tiredmum

23.01.2022 or your BABY for that matter! As a mum Google can be your best and worst friend! So much conflicting advice and so many should’s can make mum life really daunting and confusing There is no right and wrong when it comes to parenting and if what you are doing works for you and your baby you are doing an amazing job!... If cuddling to sleep works for you... DO IT! If feeding to sleep works for you... DO IT! If co-sleeping works for you.. DO IT (just please do it safely) Whatever it is, if it works there is no need to change it. If it stops working for you (and/or your baby) or you know that it isn’t sustainable for whatever reason there is no shame in changing it or asking for help. The approach can be suited to you and your baby needs, development and your own time line. It might be you want to set up new sleeping habits gradually or take a gradual approach to sleep such as gradual night weaning OR you could be at breaking point where things need to change. Either way you have you have not made a rod for your own back, you haven’t done anything wrong you have been doing what works and it’s ok if what works needs to change to support your baby, you and your family. And if no one has told you lately YOU ARE DOING AN AMAZING JOB! #sleepsupport #sleep #babysleep #toddlersleep #gentlesleepspecialist #sleepcoach #sleepguidance #regressions #fedisbest #wollongongmums #mumlife #sleepconsultant

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22.01.2022 Becoming a new parent can be challenging, scary, overwhelming and a whole new world of the unknown. I love my job in that I can help new parents find their way when it comes to sleep challenging and support them through some tough times of sleep deprivation. I am so excited as a Wollongong girl myself and a mum to come on board as an affiliate partner with @mamabase_illawarra set up by the lovely Rachel Bridge which provides support parents and parents to be through a variety... of holistic care specialists. Perinatal health and care both mental and physical are so important for all mums and dads and having this available in the one place creates an amazing village to support families in the Illawarra. I am proud to be apart of this support network! If you haven’t already, pop over and check out the IG page and share with all your mum (and dad) friends! @mamabase_illawarra @littlebo_sleep

21.01.2022 When you are working on your little ones sleep consistency in your routine and approach is so important to make sure you embed the changes you are trying to make and improve your sleep situation. It allows your baby to know what to expect from you and gives their body clock a chance to get into a good rhythm of sleep and awake time to know when sleep is approaching and fall asleep easier. With the recommendation to reduce social interactions it is a great time to take a step ...back and work on your baby’s sleep during the day to help support night sleep. Having more time at home and letting your baby sleep in their home sleep environment can give you the chance to work on self setting and resettling to lengthening naps to achieve a great day time routine. As the parent it is easy to get frustrated or try multiple things to get your baby to sleep - pat, rock, feed, leave, repeat and many times the frustration builds as the process goes on because nothing is working as as this happens your energy, touch and tone can become harder, stronger and more intense which doesn’t support your baby to relax and fall asleep. If this is you... stop, breathe and plan - decide what your approach is and stick to it. If you need help with knowing what the best way to approach is, I can help you. Phone consultations are really valuable to get a plan in place to address all of your personal sleep issues. You are not alone and you can get there! . . . #sleepconsultant #sleeptraining #stayinghome #consistency #babysleep #toddlersleep #naps #sleepwell #gentlesleeptraining #gentleparenting #parentingtips

20.01.2022 Did you know the coldest part of the night is between 3-4am? This is also the time when your little ones 2nd full sleep cycle finishes and their body temperature is at its low point so if they are cold they are more likely to wake up rather than transitioning to the next sleep cycle. The nights are getting a bit cooler now so make sure you are keep your bubs dressed to match. You should dress them for the temperature overnight which is much cooler than when they go to bed. Ke...eping them nice and snug can help them sleep better overnight and in turn so can you! . . . . #sleeptips #friday #mumlife #babysleep #sleepconsultant #sleep #toddlersleep #wollongongmums #sleepcoach See more

20.01.2022 I just wanted to do a quick intro for all of my new followers and thank you to everyone has been following along for a while. Hi, I’m Lauren I’m 32 and I run Little Bo Sleep as a certified Baby & Toddler Sleep Consultant. Focusing on gentle sleep coaching to helping mum’s and dad’s get their little ones to sleep better. I live in Wollongong with my husband Zac and have 2 beautiful boys Emmett 4 and Angus 18 months. Angus was a challenging sleeper when he was young and was my... inspiration for taking on a new challenge and career path and Little Bo Sleep was born. I know I have been a little quiet on here lately and for what many people don’t know is it was working my full time job (post mat leave) for the last 3 months. Juggling kids, family, work and business is a big challenge as I am sure many of you know, so I have made the leap and finished up the security of employment and put all my efforts into my family and little business to do something I am truly passionate about. Thank you all for all of your support and you can expect to see a lot more from me here on the gram with more Q&A’s and informative posts to give you some free tips to help you on your way to better sleep! Please share your mum (and dad friends) and if you need more assistance I have phone consults are available to support you from where ever you are in Australia! . . . #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #littlebosleep #sleep #babysleep #gentlesleep #toddlersleep #sleepingbaby #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #sleepsupport #mumlife

19.01.2022 Dream feeds 50% of you have tried it and 52% of you found it worked well for your baby and this is pretty common feedback. They are great when they work but don’t work for all babies. I tried with both my boys - worked amazingly with Emmett and Angus would not even begin to suck he was out cold at that time of the night. So what is a dream feed? ... It is a feed you do while your baby is asleep to top them up before you go to bed to extend their sleep rather than having them wake from hunger shortly after you have fallen asleep. You can do a breast or bottle feed with formula or EBM. It is an option for babies from around 10 weeks up until 6 months and some babies will successfully keep their dreamfeed until 9 month while others need to drop it earlier (and are quite fine to drop it earlier). If it is successful you should be able to dreamfeed your baby around 10-10:30pm and then your baby shouldn’t wake for another feed until at least 3-4am and this feed pushes out until it joins with the morning feed and wake up 6-7am. To do a dream feed: Go into your baby’s room and gently pick them up while asleep. Gently place the bottle/breast on their bottle lip and usually they will open their mouth, latch and start to suck. Allow no more than 150mls for this feed, we don’t want them to be too full and get a tummy pain or wake their digestive system up too much. At the breast let them continue until they slow in sucking. Place your baby down in their cot or bassinet and off to bed you go. No need to change bub’s nappy unless they have done a poo or are visibly wet. If you find your baby is waking at 12-1am anyway continuously this is the not working for your bub and are better to allow them to wake naturally for a feed and get an early night. If your baby is over 7 months and the dreamfeed used to work but they are now waking frequently it is time to drop it and replace with resettling. Would love to hear your experiences with Dream feeding your babes? Post in the comments below #sleepconsultant #dreamfeed #babysleep #sleeptips #babylove #bottlefeed #breastfeeding #mumlife #parenthood #parenting #wollongongsleepconsultant

19.01.2022 Happy Easter I hope the Easter bunny visited all of your houses while your house hold slept soundly. Have wonderful day and stay safe #happyeaster #easterbunny #chocolate #family #fun #sleep #babysleep #toddlersleep #sleepspecialist

18.01.2022 It can be very scary the first time see your little one rolling in their cot! It is a the first physical development your baby goes through and rolling does impact sleep. It is perfectly fine for your baby to sleep in a position that is comfortable for them once they can roll themselves to get into it but what do you need to do when bub learns to roll from back TO front. If it is front to back only - not need to do anything (YET) But a few things you can do to help your li...ttle one with this developmental stage: Firstly let’s talk safety! 1. If your bub is swaddled or in an arms in swaddle bag eg LTD or ergopouch you need to get their arms out ASAP. When bub’s arms are restricted they don’t have as much ability to lift their head or reposition themself to ensure breathing isn’t put at risk. Arms out sleeping bags are fantastic to help your little one stay warm and recognize the bedtime routine. 2. Make sure there is nothing else in the cot - no bumpers, pillows, blankets, excessive toys. Them and an age appropriate comforter. Secondly, give them plenty of time to practice during the day, lots of tummy time and floor time to help them learn how to roll back and roll more confidently. Thirdly, it can have an impact on sleep with bub rolling over and knowing how to get back (hence the importance of practicing) but if bub needs your assistance try to settle them on their tummy first with pats on the back and bottom and if bub is getting more upset and not settling - roll them slowly back to their side first and then to back, helps demonstrate how to get back. Lastly, be patient! It can take a couple of weeks but bub will settle and learn how to sleep on their tummy or have developed the ability to roll back and get comfy again. . . When did your little one start to roll? . . . . #sleeptips #mumtips #dadtips #motherhood #parenting #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #rolling #babysleeping #babysleep #breastfeed #bottlefeed #wollongongmums #workingmum

18.01.2022 I am excited to share with you all the Little Bo Sleep Website is now live. Head over to www.littlebosleep.com.au to check it out! You can see all services and packages, submits booking requests, FAQ and more!

17.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day to all the dad’s out there who are the superhero’s to your littlies. Hope you all have a wonderful day #happyfathersday #dadsday

16.01.2022 When you are away for a week, weekend or just a day it can be a tricky balance between not be stuck in a room while your littlie naps and ending up with a cranky, overtired little person on your hands. Here are my top tips for managing your routine, naps and bedtime away from home: Aim to have at least 1 nap a day in their bed. If they are on 2 or more naps I would pick whichever is the longest or the lunch/early afternoon nap to balance out the day.... If you are having a nap in a pram take a portable white noise machine, their lovey, sleeping bag etc to recreate their sleep environment as much as possible. As you approach the end of the first sleep cycle 30-40 minutes start rocking the pram to try to help them transition through to the next and extend the nap. If you need to travel somewhere you will be in the car for a while if can be helpful to leave about 20 minutes before naptime so the nap can be in the car. Keep your bed time routines as similar to home as possible so your little one recognises the sleep cues and can prepare themselves for falling asleep even in a different environment. Keep all the same props you would use at home - sleeping bag, comforter, dummy, white noise etc. Portable black out blinds can help in rooms which do not have a lot of covering on the windows to darken it. If you’ll be out all day and naps will be affected allow for an early bedtime. Your little one might need some extra assistance falling asleep or wake up unexpectedly- that’s ok, support them through it! Be prepared to go with the flow and have fun! While you want to protect your little ones need to sleep you also don’t want to feel stressed they aren’t asleep at the usual time or aren’t settling as well as normal and not enjoy the time away. New environments, new situations, new stimulation can all impact little people. There is nothing that can’t be fixed when you get home! Amazingly children are adaptable to do different things at home and away (as many people find with daycare) so have fun, relax and some of these tips will help you while you are away from home #travellingwithkids #traveltips #sleepconsultant

16.01.2022 8 -10 Month Sleep Regression Around this age babies learn some fun new tricks! Crawling, sitting back up on their own, pulling themselves up on furniture. All these skills require both brain and physical developments to allow them to coordinate how to make their body do what their minds think they can do. This can be fantastic to see your little one trying to do these new skills but not great when they are practicing them at bedtime. This can also hinder sleep or cause a ...regression in sleep because their little brains cannot switch with all the new learning going on and also using lots of new muscles to do this.. Hello Baby Muscle Fatigue! Your baby might protest bedtime, wake early from naps or wake more frequently overnight. You may also find your baby does their new trick in their sleep or in a partial wake without fully waking up. This is temporary and it will pass!! Any regression can take up to 6 weeks to pass but generally this regression is around 2 weeks you baby should go back to settling easier and sleeping better! How do you handle this regression? Allow lots of time to practice during their awake period to discourage the need to practice at bedtime and to support all the extra energy used for this shorten their awake time by 15 minutes in between naps and bedtime. Allow you baby space to be able to be able to fall asleep but provide support where needed. If your baby is standing or sitting you can pat the mattress to encourage them to lay down but if they don’t you may need to lay them back down in the cot and remind them it's bedtime and reinforce that we sleep laying down. Be patient and consistent with your approach and the regression will pass. NOTE: Make sure your cot is on the lowest setting at this point for safety so bub can’t topple out.

14.01.2022 WHAT HAPPENS ON A HOME CONSULTATION? Very common question! And here’s a little run down on generally what happens when I come to see you: Prior to the consultation you complete a questionnaire to give me a full view on your little ones sleep, routine, current issues I’ll and sleep environment.... I arrive about an hour before nap or bedtime (depending on the package) and we talk through in more detail and discuss and agree on the approach to get your baby to sleep - what settling technique we are going to use, any changes to their sleep environment and routine. We put bub to bed together - depending on how old bub is and the technique: I will either lead and you watch or you lead and I guide you through it. Once bub is asleep we talk through the plan in more detail and I answer any and ALL questions you have and work through any resettles and talk about the plan for upcoming wakes and our approach for the rest of the consult and beyond. Following the consultation I send you detailed plan and we keep in touch for 2 weeks to support you while you implement changes. It is great to have both parents involved so you can be on the same page and all of your questions can be answered. One of the most common things parents tell me they get out of a home consultation is CONFIDENCE! Confident that they will be able to get their baby to sleep, confident in the plan and how to improve their baby’s sleep. If you have any questions on any of the consultations or packages please feel free to get in touch through Instagram, Facebook or email me at [email protected] #sleepconsultant #wollongongsleepconsultant #sleepconsultantsydney #sleepcoach #sleeptip #breastfeed #bottlefeed #parenting #parenthood #babysleep #toddlersleep #sleephelp #bettersleep #homeconsult #helpingparents #helpingbabies #babylove

14.01.2022 Babies and Toddlers thrive on routine and so do most adults. It’s helps to know what is coming next. When it comes to bedtime it is important to have consistent routine that you through with your little one to help know bedtime is coming and they can prepare themselves rather than it sneaking up on them. You can start it from birth and adapt it as your bub grows into a toddler. It doesn’t need to be a big song and dance just a relaxing routine to signal it’s bedtime. You mig...ht go into their room, drawing the blinds, turning on white noise, into sleeping bag, cuddles with comforter (and dummy), read a book and into the cot for a baby with a consistent phrase that reiterates its time for sleep eg Sleep Time Bubba. For older baby or toddler you might adapt it to going toilet, brush teeth, book and lights out (Emmett loves a little back/arm tickle in before we say goodnight). By doing the same thing consistently your little one starts to recognize this is and start to relax ready to head of to the land of nod! . . . #sleepconsulant #sleepcoach #sleeptips #baby #bedtime #babysleep #toddlersleep #nightnightbubba #bedtimeroutines #wollongongmums #workingmum #ilovesleep #selfsettling #gettinggoodsleep

14.01.2022 Wishing all of you beautiful mumma’s a very HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! I hope you all have a wonderful day

13.01.2022 RISE & SHINE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE No matter what happened yesterday or how bad your night was, today is new day. Take a deep breath and start fresh. Happy Sunday .... . . #babysleep #toddlersleep #sunday #motivation #sleeptraining #wollongong #wollongongmums #sleepconsultant #sleeptips #sleepbetter #motherhood #parentlife #parentingtips #family #newborn #breastfeeding #bottlefeeding #fedisbest #love See more

12.01.2022 Swaddling/wrapping is a fantastic support for your newborn and young baby to help with their Moro (startle) reflex and also help them stay on their back which is the safest sleeping positions to sleep. To wrap your baby safely: Wrap firmly but not too tight and not to restrict baby’s hips (which can cause issues in their hip development) Use a light cotton or muslin wrap and dress your baby appropriately underneath for the room temperature. If needed a blanket can be adde...d over the top of your wrapped baby by placing them at the bottom of the cot/bassinet with the blanket no higher than their chest and tucking it in at the sides so your little one can’t slip underneath. Make sure bub’s head and face is uncovered. Babies regulate their temperature through their head and keeping this uncovered reduces the risk on overheating. Once your baby’s shows signs of rolling from back to tummy they need to be unwrapped to have their arms free to stay safe if they roll in their. Once your baby can deliberately roll onto their tummy they can sleep in this position and a safe sleeping bag can be used to help keep them warm as loose bedding needs to be removed once bub can move around their cot. #safesleeping #swaddling #babysleep #wrapping #rednose #supportsafesleep #parentingtips #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach @ Wollongong, New South Wales

12.01.2022 Today 10th September is R U OK Day! The call to everyone today is to know what to say after asking are you ok which is a pivotal part of helping someone who is not OK and helping them find strategies and pathways before it becomes a crisis. 3 Key Tips from RU OK team: ... Listen with an open mind Encourage action and offer support Check in after the conversation Ask the people around you, R U OK? Not just today but everyday #ruok #areyouokay #sucideprevention #mentalhealth #supportyourpeople

11.01.2022 #Repost @cc_pregnancy_babyexpo with @make_repost You might be a little bit like us. Overwhelmed, grateful, tired and lucky. We hope that this giveaway will help to brighten your day. Featuring 9 much loved brands all owned by mamas just like you. Mama, you deserve this! ... What YOU could Win: $200 Photography Voucher from Scribbly Gum Photography A Luxurious Nappy Change Clutch & Wipes Case from Ben & Ellie Baby 1 hour Baby/ Toddler Sleep Phone Consultation with Little Bo Sleep Two Natural Baby Skin Balm and Peace Bambino Tea from Rebalance Naturopathy Complimentary Registration to a Parenting Course with Mama Be Frank Mama’s Self- Care Voucher with Rejuvenate Skin & Body $50 Dance Voucher at Miss Zoe’s School of Dance Unisex Swim Nappy from Nappy Lane Wooden Owl Puzzle from Luna & Olive Total prize valued over $800. How to Enter: You must be following each of the accounts below and tag three friends in this post. This competition is on both Facebook and Instagram. Entering on both Facebook and Instagram will give you an additional entry. @cc_pregnancy_babyexpo @scribbly.gum.photography @benandelliebaby @littlebo_sleep @rebalancenaturopathy @rachelbridge_mamabefrank @rejuvenateskinbody @misszoesschoolofdance @nappy_lane @luna_andolive Promotion ends on the 9th May, 2020. Winner will be announced on Mother’s Day, 10th May 2020. Australian residents only. This promotion is in no way affiliated or endorsed by Facebook or Instagram. #ccpbexpo #wollongongpregnancyexpo #wollongongbaby #wollongongbabyexpo #wollongongtoddlerexpo #illawarra #southcoast #theshire #southernhighlands #illawarrabusinesscommunity #supportwollongong #illawarrabusiness

11.01.2022 Going out for dinner with young kids means a 5:30 sitting and out with an hour...Eat, drink, Bluey & DONE!

10.01.2022 This might sound strange but from a very young age it can be very helpful to use sleep cue words during your bedtime routine and putting your baby to bed. Comprehension of words develops far earlier than your little ones ability to use language so while they may not be able to talk they can understand. By using consistent language in the lead up to bedtime allows you little one to know what’s coming next - this could be we going to get into your sleeping bag to get ready for... sleep time, let’s go change your nappy before you go nigh nights talking them through the process and using the same words (or mostly similar) will help them connect the words and actions and not have bedtime spring up on them. Allowing a timeline and preparation that sleep time is approaching is great to implement from a young age but pivot when you get into toddlerhood (who have 1000 other things they would prefer to be doing) and getting them involved in their bedtime prep can reduce bedtime battles. Using a sleep phrase that you use to at goodnight and at sleep time can also help your little know that’s sleep time now. With Angus I always say sleep time bubby, I love you when putting him to bed. This can be a huge help if you are working on your little ones sleep but also implementing from a young helps create that connection before you need to make changes. Do you have a sleep cue words or a sleep phrase you use with your bubba’s?

10.01.2022 12 MONTH SLEEP REGRESSION This regression usually happens around your little ones 1st Birthday but can hit anywhere from 11-13 months. This regression is usually linked quite closely to the physical milestone of standing independently and taking steps on the road to walking super cute but can impact sleep (not cute). The other thing that happens at this age is a big brain development with more communication and also increased likes and dislikes that your bub may be quite ...keen at making these know. This is all part of their growing independence. Unfortunately it can make it tricker for them to switch off at nap time and bedtime with getting to sleep a challenge, increased night waking and early rising. What can you do to help? - Be consistent and calm, your bub might need more comfort around this time, lots of cuddles, return to reassure, sit in the room with them to fall asleep and reminder it’s sleep time and to lay done. Try to avoid implementing (or going back to) sleep associations like rocking or feeding to sleep. - Quiet play before bed and longer wind down routines to have them relaxed. With their new found mobility and energy it can be hard to contain but in the lead up to bedtime you need it to be as relaxing as possible! - Check your day nap routine around this age your baby can start to handle more awake time and less day sleep. At 12 months your little one should still be on 2 sleeps either a short/long, long/short or 2 medium naps. Bub might completely refuse to nap during this regression but it isn’t a sign they need 1 nap just yet. Be consistent and naps will return! It is common at this age for early rising to be reinforced if the morning nap is too long or too early too (which can be a hard cycle to break but worth it to get the later sleep in). - If your bub is in complete nap refusal mode for their 2nd nap of the day, you may need to use a back up occasionally to help them get a sleep in to avoid overtiredness - going to a drive or walk in the pram to get a short emergency nap in. This is just for the time of the regression! And REMEMBER this too shall pass! #12monthsleepregression #sleepcoach #sleepconsultant #babysleep #toddlers

09.01.2022 Every day I see the memes all over social media about the lack of sleep mums get... I giggle and scroll on and sure your sleep changes when your a parent - sleep is are 7:30am, you have some sleepless nights with sick bubba’s and regressions, when your baby sleeps you go and check they are still breathing, you want them to sleep and miss them when they are #mumlife but there is nothing funny about long term sleep deprivation. Sleep is a biological need NOT a luxury!! Sleep co...mes really naturally for some babies and kids and not so easy for others and it is ok to ask for help. Sleep deprivation can have an impact on all aspects of your life - your health and emotional well being, your relationships and your outlook. Did you know driving while sleep deprived can have the same impacts as driving while drunk Just because you are a mum now it doesn’t mean you don’t need sleep - you do and so does your little one. If you need help please message me and we can talk about what support you need to get you all sleeping better #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #sleephelp #mumlife #sleeptips #babysleep #toddlersleep #wollongongmums #wollongongsleepconsultant #workingmum #sleeplessnights #sleeptraining #sleep #littlebosleep

09.01.2022 We have all had the question asked by well wishing family, friends and even sometimes strangers or maybe you’ve found yourself asking it and it is with all good intentions but realistically there is nothing other than a good baby But... babies are all different! And this stems from a conversation I was having with client this week about the difference in her children and I have had the same experience. 2 boys but 2 different boys - very different sleep habits and very diff...erent personalities! And this is not uncommon. Just because your first was had trouble sleeping it doesn’t meant your second baby will and vise versa. Some babies have colic, some have reflux, some have intolerances, some are premature, some are sensitive and the list goes on. Every baby is unique, beautiful and special but some just need more help with sleep than others. My boys are just the same - Emmett has always slept pretty well and happy on a very flexible routine and transitioned easily where Angus needs a fairly strict routine and routine upkeep to make sure I keep adjusting it as he progresses otherwise the wheels fall off. Baby sleep is not linear they will go up and down and if you need help I am always here to answer your questions... you are not alone! Is your baby a go with the flow or strict routine? Or do you have one (or 2/3) of each? Comment below . . . #sleep #wollongongmums #sleepconsultant #sleeptips #baby #babylove #babysleeping #toddlersleep #sleepcoach #parentingtips #parenting #mumlife

09.01.2022 Is your toddler afraid of the dark? A dark room to sleep helps the production of melatonin and ideal for sleep but if you need to introduce a night light hold off until your little one is older than 18 months old - earlier it is too distracting and it is a not fear driving their inability to sleep. Red light is ideal or a very dim white light or this can also be done by leaving a hallway light on.... Talk to your toddler about the fears during the day in calm and neutral time and this will help understand what is driving it and differentiate a fear from a stalling tactic - they all do it! One extra drink, bathroom trip, light on, off, Be clear on the boundaries and the limits and leave their door open to keep them connected to the house. If it is a genuine fear make sure you acknowledge it and be reassuringly to let them know they are safe and you are there. Role plays can help with dolls or Teddy’s (or younger siblings) to be put to bed and gives your toddler reassurance that everyone is still around even when they are asleep. Remember - the ideal time to move your toddler to a big bed is around 2.5-3 or until they are able to climb out of their cot and it is no longer safe. . . . #sleepconsultant #sleephelp #sleeptips #sleepcoach #scaredofthedark #toddlersleep #toddlersleephelp #parenting #mumlife #dadlife #wollongongmum #mumofboys #tired #needsleep #nightlight

08.01.2022 Did you know it is biologically normal to wake during the night? And you do it too...We all do!! We might rollover, reposition the pillow, pull the blanket up, sometimes need a quick trip to the toilet - pregnant mumma’s will know all too well we get comfy and then go back to sleep. Most times you don’t even remember it! When we talk about sleeping through the night these wakes don’t go away your baby just doesn’t need your help to go back to sleep. Newborns wake more frequ...ently because they need to be fed more regularly and also as a defensive mechanism against SIDS. Don’t get me me wrong your baby will still let you know if they are hungry, cold, hot, in pain and sick so no matter how well your baby sleeps usually there will be times they do need your help through the night. With babies over 3 months you should find they can do longer stretches of sleep overnight broken up by 1-2 feeds. To get through the night without a feed (generally speaking) your baby would be over 6 months old, doubled their birth weight and thriving and established on 2 solid meals a day. Of course there are unicorn babies who drop all night feeds early and others will hold onto a night feed up until 9 months. If your baby is waking 2 hourly (and they are not a newborn) there is a reason other than hunger and it’s usually 1 of these 2 things or BOTH contributing to wakes at the end of their partial sleep cycle: 1. Your baby is overtired - high levels of cortisol causes bub to wake. 2. Your baby can’t self settle and resettle themselves - you me be assisting them all the way to sleep (maybe rocking or feeding) and their environment has changed since they fell asleep and need the association to come back to help them fall back to sleep. By helping your baby learn to self settle and resettle they won’t need you to help them out between wakes they can roll over and head back off to the land of nod all by themselves . . . #sleepconsultant #sleephelp #sleeptips #babysleep #toddlersleep #parenthood #motherhood #parentingtips #getmoresleep #gentlesleeptraining #sleeptraining #sleep #tiredparents #tiredbaby

07.01.2022 This is an fantastic read. Great to see research about maintaining a secure attachment while creating positive sleep environment and sleep habits for your baby

07.01.2022 We are back from our holiday and it was the perfect little getaway! AND this little cutie slept in a single bed for the first time ever for the whole week! Yay for no more taking a portacot or needing to book one at hotels! Overall he did very well, given he has just turned 2 and impulse control is not great at this age.... It took him about 2 days to realize he could get back out of bed but didn’t leave the room at all but we could hear him mucking about and would have to go back into bed so falling asleep took a lot longer on most nights (and he did fall asleep on the floor once ). He didn’t get up overnight but did wake early and got straight out and sat on the floor (5:52-5:55 most mornings) and rather keep him in bed we got him up as he is a screamer and him and Emmett were sharing a room (and he is not an early riser) Both of the boys woke up randomly a couple of times overnight, which is expected in a new environment. Emmett had a night terror (I think from being overtired from them busyness of our days) and lost his blanket a couple of times and it was challenging having them in the same room to try to make sure one didn’t wake the other (it didn’t work) and we had a bed swap on one of the nights. But a great option for us being able to take the boys away and get a 2 bedroom place and I relax the rules when we are away and expect things are going to be exactly the same - out of your environment, routine etc makes for disruptions. So, would I move Angus into a bed at home... HELL NO!! Most toddler don’t really develop impulse control until around 3 so understanding not to get out of bed and actually having the restraint to do it isn’t really there and I’ve seen great sleepers can turn into nightmares moving to early. Like Angus is can also take time from them to realize they can get out (this can sometimes take a couple of weeks). I certainly won’t be rushing to put him in a big bed but sure am happy the portacot doesn’t have to travel with us anymore

06.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT With our COVID restrictions easing and case numbers reducing I have decided to reopen my home consultations from next week 11th May. I am very excited to get back into homes helping you get your babies to sleep better but be sure I will be putting in place extra measures to keep me, you and your little ones safe.... If you want to book in a Home Consultation please DM me! Pricing and info in my story highlights. . . . #sleepconsultant #wollongong #getsomesleep #babysleep #sleeptimelittleone #toddlersleep #gentlesleeptraining #sleepsupport

06.01.2022 MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY Our local Illawarra business have teamed up to giveaway a Mumma Pamper Pack in the lead up to Mother’s Day to spoilt a special lady out there! The prize includes:... Treatment and Blowdry from The Mane Base - get those locks looking silky and smooth post ISO life. Valued at $70 $100 Voucher from The Brow Av to treat yourself to any brow/lash treatment or product of your choice. Phone Consultation from Little Bo Sleep to work on getting your little one to sleep better so you can be well rested too. Photoshoot Package from Lea & Lens for a maternity, newborn or family shoot to capture the precious memories of your life after isolation. Valued at $300. This is the perfect package for any mum who needs sleep, a little bit of a makeover and once you are well rested and looking fab you can capture that moment through your photo package. Also great to be able to regift for your loved ones as a Mother’s Day present! How to enter: Follow all 4 accounts @the_mane_base @thebrowav @littlebo_sleep @lea.and.lens Like this photo Tag a friend below Share to your story and tag all 4 businesses. All tags and shares count as a seperate entry so you can enter as many times you like (just need to tag a different friend each entry) so get tagging and sharing and #supportlocal Winner will be chosen at random and announced Saturday 9th May via Instagram. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associates with Instagram.

06.01.2022 WE ARE EXCITED TO BE A PART OF THE ILLAWARRA CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE The Illawarra Christmas Gift Guide is LAUNCHING SOON!!! Head to @illawarraxmasgiftguide and follow to keep in the loop for exclusive dates to shop our gift guide and support our amazing small businesses in the Illawarra. ... 50+ STORES EXCLUSIVE SALES Kids, Baby, Ladies Wear, Men’s Wear, Home, Services & More A showcase of our amazing local businesses in the Illawarra Local pick up/delivery available Thanks for supporting small business this year! #illaxmasgiftguide

06.01.2022 SET A REMINDER! YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS The Illawarra Christmas Gift Guide @illawarraxmasgiftguide will be LIVE from 9AM on WEDNESDAY 18TH-SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER! With over 50 businesses involved, there is no excuse not to #shoplocal and #supportsmallbusiness this festive season. There is a gift for EVERYONE in this years gift guide and it is certainly something not to be missed! ... #illaxmas20 #christmas #giftguide #illawarra #wollongong

05.01.2022 This is so important to know for any parent of a newborn! I didn’t but when Angus was 8 weeks old he woke up with a temp over 38 and I just knew something wasn’t right and went to the GP (thinking I may have been overreacting) only to be sent straight to emergency. They don’t take chances with such a young baby and since he had no visible sign of infection they performed multiple tests. It was found he had a UTI and needed to stay in hospital for 3 nights on antibiotics and... fluids through an IV. It was hard seeing my tiny baby in the hospital but so glad I followed my gut and got him to the checked. Best advice my GP have me was that you know your baby the best and if you think they are off or feel something isn’t right get them checked, even if it is just for peace of mind! #repost from @cprkids . . . #mumlife #wollongongmum #parenthood #sickbubba #cprkids #newborns #baby

05.01.2022 It’s the journey of parenthood! Finally in a good routine and bam it changes AGAIN. In the first 2 years of your baby’s life there are so many changes and development that take them from a innocent newborn who is completely dependant on you to a walking, talking toddler who has opinions and their own special personality. Growth, development, milestones , teething and illness all have an impact on how your little one sleeps and some babies need more support than others during ...these times. That’s were I am at with Angus. He has been in a good sleep routine on 2 naps a day for a while but starting to have some early wake ups, a key sign he’s getting ready to transition to 1 nap. He is 16 months now which is the perfect age to start (between 15-18 months) and it may take weeks to completely transition so we are on the change train again. Understanding what your child needs in terms of sleep is important to support them to be able to achieve good sleep for their growing little bodies and minds. . . . . #sleepconsultant #sleeptips #sunday #changing #growingbabies #growingup #toddlers #sleep #mumlife #parentingtips #parenthood #wollongongmums

05.01.2022 Monday Feels #mumlife #mumofboys #parenthood #love #sleepcoach #sleeptips #babysleep toddler sleep

04.01.2022 OVERTIRED This term is used a lot when it comes to baby sleep but what is it really? When the body doesn’t get to sleep when it feels tired it fights to stay awake by producing more of the hormone cortisol to help you (but it’s not always so helpful). Cortisol works like adrenaline which is not conducive to getting good sleep. Cortisol is hormone that helps you feel awake during the day and levels are on the rise in the morning which is why it is most natural to wake around... 7am and continue to rise until around 9am when they start to taper off throughout the day. Think about this - have you ever felt really tired and then thought I just need to x,y,z then I’ll head to bed and then all of sudden it’s midnight you aren’t tired anymore and laying there wide awake. Cortisol at play, but adults are just better at regulating themselves so we see as bad an impact as it can have with our little ones. The same thing happens with your little one if they have too long awake time - they may seem wired, irrational, irritable but also tired but won’t go to sleep. High cortisol levels are also why an overtired baby may wake earlier in the morning - their levels don’t get as low overnight as normal so hit the 7am level time at 5am and feel like it’s ready to get up 5am is definitely not time to start the day! Other things to happen with an overtired baby - 2 hourly wakes overnight, short day naps, trouble falling sleep and toddlers are more likely to have night terrors. If you baby gets overtired you need to try to get them to sleep ASAP and they may need more assistance from you getting to sleep. They may need an extra power nap in their day to help get them through and an early bedtime is always a good idea for an overtired little one (before they completely loose the plot ) . . . #babysleepconsultant #overtired #babysleep #sleepconsultant #toddlersleep #sleep #tiredmums #parentingtips #mumlife #wollongongmums #baby #overtired #needsleep #sendcoffee

04.01.2022 World Sleep Day Wishing you all a wonderful night sleep to celebrate world sleep day. Does your little one love or hate sleep?... . . . #sleep #sleepconsultant #worldsleepday #goodnightsleeptight #sleepbaby #baby #toddlers #sleepwell #gentlesleepcoaching #sleepsupport #sleeptrainingsuccess #gentleparenting #parentingtips #parenthood #mumlife #motherhood See more

03.01.2022 Winter is officially here!! And it is getting chilly, particularly overnight and the coldest part of the night is between 2-5am. Dressing your little ones for this time of night can support keeping them warm enough (but not too warm) to prevent waking from being cold around that time. I recommend swaddling young babies and you can add a light blanket over the the top but make sure they are placed at the bottom of the cot, and the blanket only goes as high as their chest a...nd tucked in to prevent them slipping underneath. Once your baby can roll they need to transition to an arms out sleeping bag which can be a great, safe wearable blanket that you can increase/decrease in TOG rating depending on the weather. You can also add more or less layers underneath your little ones sleeping bag to help regulate their temperate. TOG (thermal overall grade) measures the thermal insulation and being breathable materials mean bub shouldn’t get sweaty if dressed appropriately where they may in a polyester or synthetic material sleeping bag. Oil heaters can be great if you need to warm your little ones room up and regulate the temperature. To check to see if bub is cold you should check their chest or tummy as opposed to hands or feet. If bub feels warm that is perfect!! Baby’s regulate their temperate though their head and neck so it is really important to ensure that you always remove and beanies or hats for your baby’s sleep and keep their head and face uncovered. Doona’s, heavy blankets and lambs wool are not recommended as they can be a safety risk in your little ones cot. Another sign your bub is getting cold is wetting through their nappy (something to keep in mind) and once bub is wet you need to get them up to change them as a wet cold baby will not go back to sleep! Hope you all stay warm and cozy in these winter months #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #sleeptips #winter #coldnights #babysleep #toddlersleep #motherhood #parentingtips #mumlife #tiredparents @ Wollongong, New South Wales

02.01.2022 Did you know snoring in babies and kids is NOT always normal? Occasionally yes, particularly if your little one has a cold or blocked nose but if it is regular snoring or heavily mouth breathing you should get it checked. I always ask before I work with a client if their little ones snores and recently was talking to some friends (one who’s son is booked in for a tonsillectomy) many of them didn’t know there was any reason to mention it to their doctor.... It could be nothing, it could be something but if you notice regular snoring or loud mouth breathing pop off to see your doctor. #sleeptips #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #mumtips #parenthood #dadlife #mumlife #wollongongsleepconsultant #mumofboys #motherhood #snoring #babysleep #toddlersleep

01.01.2022 Positive Sleep Associations When we are helping our little ones sleep providing positive associations can provide them comfort and promote sleep without the need of parental assistance. Some positive associations that can help include: White Noise... Sleeping Bag Comforters These all stay with bub the whole time they are asleep and they can seek comfort in knowing it is sleep time and mum or dad doesn’t need to replace it or intervene to help settle during the sleep (except for the odd time they can’t find their lovey). We want to provide a calm, positive place that doesn’t change for bub to be able to sleep for longer more restful periods and then so do mum and dad . . . #sleepconsultant #sleeptraining #gentlesleep #parentingtips #gentleparenitng #babysleep #mumlife #positive #gotosleep #lovesleep #lovebabies #positivevibes