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25.01.2022 Spring is here. Summer is approaching (for our Southern Hemisphere followers). Apart from amazing weather what can this meanmore EARLY WAKING!!!! Anyone out there with an early riser? You want to save this post and keep your eyes peeled for our release date. If you are answering YES to any of the below then The Early Risers Course is the perfect course for you.... You have a little one aged between 4 months - 5 years who is waking regularly before 6am As a result of early rising your little one isn’t clocking up 11-12 hours of night sleep You are dealing with a child who is cranky and tired during the day because they’ve started the day too early The scheduling of your days are a challenge because of the early waking You can’t get your little one out of the cycle of the early wake ups The course is $30. We walk you through 5 modules. Each module has video tutorials, information slides and in addition you get a copy of our early risers checklist so that you can keep on top of working away from this pesky sleep issue. How does later waking sound for your household? Click the link in bio to learn more about this must have course. See more
25.01.2022 Mama’s we just want to remind you that with the good days we do get a batch of bad ones and like you we have them too. Not every day is always going to be easy, things don’t always go to plan and sometimes we just have to roll with the unpredictable days that get thrown our way. On these days we know that things can get stressful, emotions can run high, the mum guilt’s can slide in and you can catch a case of the self-doubts. Remind yourself that it’s just a sh*t day, ...a glitch in the road and tomorrow you can start fresh and aim for a better one. YOU’VE GOT THIS!! Katie & Hayley xx P.s how accurate is this quote? See more
25.01.2022 Your baby develops the skill of object permanence usually around 8 months of age, however they can start understanding the concept sooner. With the development of object permanence we can see separation anxiety start to develop. Separation anxiety can show as early as 6 or 7 months, but generally peaks between 10 to 18 months of age. It usually occurs when a primary caregiver leaves their baby, however, babies can also experience separation anxiety at night. It’s a normal st...age of development but there are things we can do to help our little ones through it. Our tips: Understand it’s normal and allow the behaviour Remember there is no such thing as spoiling with love Practice with quick and safe separations Avoiding sneaking away when leaving your bub Talk to your baby about what to expect i.e you are going but you are coming back Don’t rush separating but avoid prolonging it Have a really positive attitude when leaving your bub. If it’s hard for you, your baby will feel this and it will be hard for them Leave baby with familiar people Invite distractions Encourage separations that your bub initiates Introduce a comforter or a special toy which offers added security when you are not there Keep routines consistent day/night as this gives your little one ease in knowing what comes next and what to expect Did you go through a phase of separation anxiety with your little one? How did you help them to work through this phase? Hayley & Katie xx
24.01.2022 This one is all about sleep pressure and why we want to avoid those sneaky snoozes. Sleep pressure is a biological process that makes our brains feel sleepy and our drive to sleep stronger. With good sleep pressure we feel more pressured to want sleep the longer that we are awake. If we are not biologically ready to go to bed there is greater chance of having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep VS. if the sleep pressure is there we drift off to sleep easily, for longer... and more peacefully. This DOESN’T MEAN the longer you keep your little one awake the better they will sleep. Read back to the last paragraph where we said BIOLOGICALLY READY (appropriate awake windows). What DOES IT MEAN though when it comes to those accidental mini naps? If your little one is spending time during their awake window drifting off to sleep (even for a couple of minutes, or just getting lulled) in the car, in the pram or on feeds you are saying goodbye to some of their sleep pressure which they need for their next sleep. Think about a cup of water being sleep pressure you want the cup full before your babies next nap. A nice cup full of sleep pressure. But UH OH, your little one has taken a cheeky snooze and that cup of sleep pressure has had a gulp out of it or maybe even half of it has been drunk. What happens next without that full cup of sleep pressure? A difficult settle when your babies next sleep is due A crappy nap No nap A grumpy and overtired baby in the afternoon / evening Night waking We want to aim for active awake time and no cheeky snoozes to avoid the above because we know Mama, that your day would be easier with a rested baby. Have you noticed the sneaky snoozes are a nap killer?
23.01.2022 Hey there it’s Hayley and Katie here, we just wanted say hi and a big welcome to 2021 with S&S where we plan to deliver you more great sleep stuff. For those of you who have just started following our page we hope find it so helpful and can feel our virtual Mama hugs because we are all about the Mama love and support. A little more about us - we are both certified Paediatric Sleep Consultants, Mama’s and partners in crime producing our range of popular sleep guides and cours...es. We have helped thousands of families from all around the world to reclaim their sleep and seeing the positive impact we have on the lives of so many families gives us a feeling that words cannot describe. We absolutely love our jobs and feel blessed to have the opportunity to support you. Look out for more sleep tips, weekly Q&A’s, new releases and more. Think you might need some help now? Check out our 1:1 support options and products available to book or purchase online now. With Love H & K xx
22.01.2022 If you are in the Southern Hemisphere Spring has sprung, which for many of us we love seeing the back of winter. That first feeling of the sun on our skin amazinggggg. You can tell we yearn for the beautiful sunny days. What we don’t hang out for though is the early wakes which can come with the earlier rising of the sun- 5am ain’t no friend of ours. Is your little one starting the day too early? Up with the birds and ready to go before 6am? Has this been an ongoing iss...ue or something that you have noticed recently with the daylight starting earlier? We’ve created The Early Risers course to help you nip those early wakes in the bud and get you and your little one starting the day at a more friendly hour. Sound dreamy? Let’s take you there! Click the link in bio to access our course which is now LIVE. X x See more
22.01.2022 One of the biggest challenges our clients have is feeling confident with their little ones sleep and schedule. Confidence is lost because of the missing sleep but also because parents are faced with uncertainty about their days wondering if it will it be a day with good naps or bad naps, will it be a night of getting up 5 times or 10 times, will it be a long night of feeding or will there be a nice long stretch of sleep??? When we don’t know what the days or nights will brin...g naturally we lose our confidence and truth is when we aren’t confident in what the days or nights will look like it makes all the other parent stuff harder. Are you wanting more sleep but also more confidence around your little ones sleep? You need a TOTAL SLEEP TRANSFORMATION. Aside from sleep our aim through the TST package is to give you back your CONFIDENCE and bring PREDICTABILTY to your little ones day. If you answer yes to any of the below questions then our TST package may be for you: You no longer want to spend hours trying to get your little one to sleep You spend more time trying to get your baby to nap than the length of the nap You are awake multiple times in the night with your baby (we aren’t talking newborns here) You want a more predictable routine for your baby so that you have one less ball to juggle You wish you could put your little one down to bed for the night and know that your night isn’t going to be sleepless You want help to get more sleep but also the tools to maintain healthy sleep long term So are you ready to feel confident with your little ones sleep? Let’s do it together! Drop us a DM to chat or check out the TST package option by clicking the link in bio. With love, H & K xx
20.01.2022 A common one we are asked should my baby sleep through the night?. Firstly, NOBODY sleeps through the night. Not me. Not you. And not your baby. We sleep in sleep cycles and at the end of each cycle we wake up before beginning a new sleep cycle we don’t sleep 11-12 hours straight without waking. We all wake throughout the night but many of our awakenings are for such a short moment in time that we don’t even know we have done it. Other times we rouse more and then we have... to put ourselves back to sleep again from a more awake state we are all the same in this regard. As to whether a baby can sleep through the night what is really being asked here is could my baby sleep 11-12 hours and link their sleep cycles without help. To answer this question is dependent on a number of things: How old is your baby? How is your baby’s growth? Does your baby eat well and have sufficient calorie intake throughout the day? Is the room conducive to sleep? Does your baby have the right foundations in place to support long stretches of peaceful sleep? Are there any negative forces having an effect on the quality of night sleep? Does your baby know how to fall asleep so that they can link their sleep cycles? Is it YOUR goal to have your baby sleeping through and is it realistic? By about 6 months many babies are capable of sleeping throughout the night without nutrition. Some babies aren’t ready for night weaning at this stage. Over the age of 6 months typically babies need 0-1 night feeds. If your baby is still waking every 2-3 hours or for a few feeds each night we would be asking the above questions and querying why your baby is still sleeping in newborn like patterns and often there is a reason for it which isn’t related to their capability. Often bubs are capable of sleeping better and longer but there is something getting in the way of it. That’s our educational piece for today. Did you know this about sleep?
19.01.2022 A helpful post for those of you who are about to hit daylight savings. Planning ahead and helping your little adjust to the new time in advance of the clock change will help keep sleep and routines nicely in place.
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16.01.2022 The transition from ONE nap to NO nap It sounds like this would make life a breeze, no naps to worry about, no nap timing to get right, one set bedtime and viola you have a LO that sleeps through the night and things are getting easy right? It sounds easy, but to be honest the transition to NO NAP can be a BIG adjustment and speaking from experience with our own toddlers it was/is the hardest and we will explain why. Typically, children need a day nap until around the age... of 3.5 - 4 years of age (some younger, some older). At 4 years a LO still needs around 11.5 hours of sleep at night. When dropping a nap you need to make sure your LO is meeting their daily sleep needs but you also want to make sure they are happy and that they are tolerating having NO DAY SLEEP. The journey to no day sleep for Jasper took 6 months. It was a long process of gradual adjustments and altering day and night schedules. Jude and Cooper are currently going through a very slow and steady transition to no day sleep and it will take time and careful adjustments with them too. So why is this important. Going down to no naps is a MASSIVE TRANSITION. The need for day sleep comes down to a child’s biological need for naps and how long they are capable of staying awake for between one sleep to the next. If you are dealing with constant crankiness, difficult behaviours, night waking and/or early morning wakes it’s possible your child has dropped a nap too soon or they are not getting enough total night sleep for their age. If your little one has dropped their day sleep is happy throughout the day, thriving and sleeping well at night you are doing awesome. If your little one is struggling particularly at the end of the day and their sleep at night is questionable then it might be time to consider whether their bedtime is appropriate or whether they still need some day sleep or a rest to some extent. How did you find the transition to one nap with your little one?
16.01.2022 To celebrate summer and the festive season we are offering 25% off GUIDES & COURSES until the end of 2020. Use code SUMMERSALE at checkout x x
16.01.2022 Exciting news for S&S! Our family is growing but this time it’s not with babies. We said we had big plans for 2021 and we meant it. Introducing you to the newest member of our team - meet Lauren. Lauren is a proud Mama of two boys and a certified Sleep Consultant. Lauren truly believes that it takes a village to raise a child but in today's world this might look different for different families and she loves being a part of her clients village in supporting them on their roa...d to better sleep for their children and themselves. You can read more about Lauren’s story over on our page (link in bio). S&S have carefully selected what we feel is the best fit for our team because we take pride in our brand, our support service and the methods we use we didn’t want to compromise on anything. Lauren fits our fam just perfectly and we are very excited to have her on board with us. A big welcome to Lauren. A few reasons on why we are expanding: 2020 was a huge growth year for us and when S&S went into partnership with The Hush Co. we were practically fully booked the rest of the year through we soon realised we needed to grow to accommodate all of you and not have you lining up for consults for weeks at a time because no tired parent wants to wait 2-3 weeks for help. We have big plans for 2021 and if we are fully booked week in and week out it pushes out the production of our other products two people with kidlets of their own can only do so much - so our village must grow. Katie is currently on maternity leave from consults she is still working in the background but is enjoying the newborn bubble with Maddie and Gracie and taking a break from 1:1 work. Because of YOU. Over the Christmas period we were inundated with requests for consults and we just didn’t have the capacity. It was a really shitty feeling to have to turn down tired parents and we don’t want to have to do that again. Lauren is available for bookings now. We know you’ll love her as much as we do! Love from the team xx
14.01.2022 You are probably not surprised when you read that 8 in 10 women experience pregnancy sleep related issues? What you might not know is that sleep deprivation in pregnancy can lead to complications such as preterm labour, extended labour, as well as other sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, snoring, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia. Sleep disorders developed during pregnancy can also lead to sleep issues in the child. Our changing hormone levels, discomfort, frequent to...ilet trips and/or our emotions and anxieties about labour or having a baby can all lead to loss of sleep. Pregnancy can bring a whole range of thoughts and questions and for many of us we can spend time thinking about these things during the night when what we really need is to be sleeping. It’s important to make sleep a priority during pregnancy. Sleep will be compromised as soon as your little baby arrives so we want to try and go into this journey without already being sleep deprived. Prioritising sleep from the start (starting with your pregnancy) sets you up for success with your baby. If you prioritise sleep as a household before your baby comes along it is much easier to make this a priority when your baby arrives. To achieve those restful nights and optimise sleep during pregnancy here are our tips. Learn how to relax & read your sleep cues Implement a regular bedtime ritual Have a consistent lights out / bedtime Make your bedroom a sleep haven (no clutter, no devices, no distractions) If your bedroom doesn’t feel like a sleep sanctuary change it until it does Keep your phone away. If you are awake at 4am struggling to get back to sleep don’t reach for your phone. Use sleeping aids like sleep pillows or a mattress topper for your comfort and changing posture. Learn about pro and anti-sleep foods (avoid the ones that don’t help with sleep). Do you have your own consistent bedtime ritual? That’s right, they aren’t just for kids. See more
14.01.2022 The good and the bad of dream feeding. Dream feeding is when you rouse your babywithout fully wakingto feed one more time before you go to bed yourself. The idea of it is to help parents get some sleep before the next feed is due or until the morning if your baby continues to sleep. What are our thoughts on the dream feed? Scroll to read our thoughts on The GOOD and The BAD of dream feeding. ... We remain pretty neutral on this one (although there are certainly more arguments against than for) but if your baby is still waking frequently in the night or within 2-3 hours of having their dream feed (we are not talking about newborns here) it might be time to drop that dream feed and offer night feeds based on your baby’s hunger cues instead. We like to encourage a baby to wake for their feeds when they are ready for a feed and hungry for it and we do find often this leads to better night sleep for many families. Did you try dream feeding your bub? Does it get the thumbs up or thumbs down from you?
13.01.2022 When a new baby arrives and is welcomed into the household it can be overwhelming for everyone. When you were pregnant did you ever wonder how you could possible love your second child just as much as you love the first? Did you spend your pregnancy worrying how your older child might handle the changes? These feelings are very normal for us. It’s such an emotional experience and for some older siblings the transition can be difficult. It’s important to bond with your new ba...by but be sensitive to your older child’s needs at the same time. We hope you find our tips for transitioning helpful Xx
12.01.2022 You’ve heard about the infamous 4 month regression (the only sleep regression that marks a PERMANENT change in the way your baby sleeps). Perhaps you have a younger baby and you are worried about what the regression will bring? Or maybe you are going through the regression and need sleep help like pronto?... whatever the reason we’ve created this course just for you because we don’t want you to just survive this stage we want you to go through it CONFIDENTLY, THRIVE IT and co...me out the other end with a baby that SLEEPS WELL. If you are answering YES to any of the below then this course is for you: You want to learn about the 4 month regression and prepare for the changes that your baby is going to go through during this stage. You want to make some positive changes to sleep prior to hitting the 4 month sleep regression to make this phase a smoother experience for everyone. You have a baby aged 3-5 months and you have hit the infamous 4 month regression and you need help NOW. Sleep has been a challenge from the start and you want to turn this around for your 3-5 month old because it isn’t getting any better. The course is just $75. We walk you through 10 modules. Each module has video tutorials, information slides and in addition you get a handy downloadable guide complementing the course. Do you want to learn more about how this course gives you EVERYTHING you need to know about the 4 month regression? Click the link in bio and check out our new course page. Courses will be open really SOON! See more
12.01.2022 Are you ready for more sleep? ONLINE COURSES ARE COMING MAMA’S!!! We have been working extremely hard in the background putting online courses together for you & we are so excited to announce that they are about to land. ... How our courses will work? Find the course you need Purchase & gain instant access No opening dates - instant access friends Access to both downloadable material & video tutorials No drip feeding you get all the information you NEED upfront You set the pace of your learning not us. You’ll gain confidence & more sleep What are the courses? EEK stay tuned this week where we’ll reveal more of what we have for you. Hayley & Katie xx
11.01.2022 You’ve seen the news Slumber & Sprout online courses are landing SOON! What does this mean for you? Trust us, only good things You will have instant access to more practical advice from us. We are releasing THREE courses to begin with (we never stop) and they cover a range of popular and needed areas of help that we have experienced with the thousands of families we have now supported. ... So what are they: The Early Risers Course this one’s for all you Mama’s out there with little ones waking at 5/5:30am. We hear you screaming HELL YEAH, give us this course!!! The Fourth Month Regression Course EVERYTHING, and we mean everything, you need to know to understand this regression and get out the other end with a little one that sleeps well. The Ultimate Course to Newborn Sleep we’ve created this one because we just cannot deal with the lack of education on newborn sleep anymore. We are sick of seeing Mum’s coming home from the hospital and not knowing what to do here. No new mum needs to figure this out for themselves and we need to put an end to trying to survive becoming a new mum without sleep. An area we are SUPER passionate about (if you couldn’t tell!). Be sure to tell all your pregnant friends about this one! You will get access to downloadable content as well as video tutorial learning. Our courses ARE NOT just webinar based and they DON’T have you only watching a slide show with a voiceover they are much more intimate than that. We talk to you as though we are in your home teaching you and even better you get the downloadable content to keep at your fingertips. Sound wonderful? Keep your eyes peeled for more info about each course and release dates!!! See more
11.01.2022 Is this you right now? It’s pretty common after the festive period for families to be feeling the effects of being a little off track with sleep. Truth is though you can get sleep right back to where it was or even better. All you need is a little plan to help you on your way. You might be sitting there thinking where do I start? Read our tips below to help get your started to sleeping soundly again. 1 Review your little ones schedule. Things might be a little foggy wi...th what you were doing before Christmas and where things are at now so it’s a good time to review your little ones schedule. Are they on the right awake times for their age or is it perhaps time for a schedule shift? Refer to our age appropriate awake times above but if you need more help then we recommend grabbing yourself a copy of Our Complete Guide to Baby’s Day to help map out everything about your little ones day (link in bio). 2 Set a day where you are going to start to get back on track and reintroduce your usual habits. How did you do things before? What worked well before? You’ll set a day to start reintroducing these things that made sleep work for you. 3 Plan to stay home for a week to help get back into your normal routine. Your little one needs the chance to unwind and reset to help them get back to their normal. If you are trying to restore sleep you need to allow some time at home to focus on it this will make it easier for everyone to get back on board the sleep train. 4 If after a week you are still struggling shoot us through a message and we will help you to achieve a rested household. Lots of love H & K xx
11.01.2022 Mama repeat after us: Asking for help is a sign of STRENGTH and not one of failing. Repeat it again. We are in this culture where we are made to feel that the more we achieve, the busier we are and the more we can juggle the more capable and strong we are. Too often we try and take it all on and do too much. ... Too often we feel like if we ask for help or need support then we mustn’t be able to manage what we should be able to manage. We could be crumbling on the inside but holding it together on the outside just so it looks like we are okay and have our stuff together. Does this ring true in your experience? Truth is though it’s okay to not always be okay. It’s okay to not be able to do every dam thing on our own. It’s okay to need help. It’s okay to enlist in help. It takes a village to raise a child so it’s okay to use the support available in your village. We applaud the Mums who pick up the phone to us and tell us that they don’t want to struggle with sleep anymore because we don’t want you to either. Reaching out and asking for support from anyone shows courage and strength. It’s not always easy for people to acknowledge they need help. It’s not easy to share personal journeys and experiences. What’s important to know is that you are not in this alone nor do you have to be. Give yourself the love that you give to others, take the pressure off yourself and use support when you need it. YOU, YOUR HAPPINESS AND YOUR HEALTH matters. X x
10.01.2022 Can you room share and still have your little one sleeping well? Absolutely you can and don’t let anyone make you feel like you have to move your baby out of your room if you are not ready for this transition. We have helped many families achieve great sleep while sleeping in the same room as each other. There may be tweaks that we need to make to have your room set up more conducive to sleeping as well as limiting distractions of parents/caregivers BUT if you want to impr...ove sleep and have your baby remain in the same room as you we say YES YOU CAN!! When it comes to making positive changes to your little ones sleep we are huge supporters for doing this in a way that feels right and comfortable for you. How does more sleep sound while having your parenting choices respected and supported at the same time? At S&S we are all about YOU! X x See more
10.01.2022 SAVE THIS POST - it’ll help you with your nursery planning! Are you planning your baby’s nursery & aren’t sure what to buy? Or perhaps you have a room setup with all the gadgets yet for some reason these don’t help your little one to sleep any better? Here are our SIMPLE TIPS for setting up a sleep haven AKA a room that actually helps a little one to sleep well. SIMPLE - A simple room is best. While it is tempting to really splurge on the nursery a lot of things available o...n the market are either unnecessary, unsafe or waayyyyyy too overstimulating for a little one to sleep soundly. In line with safe sleeping guidelines we don’t recommend purchasing bumpers, lamb wool underlays, baby pillows, cot wedges, sleep positioners, cot canopies or cot mobiles. COMFORTABLE - A comfortable room temperature is between 19-22 degrees. In the winter we recommend that you warm the room with a safe heating product & keep the heater a safe distance from the sleep space to avoid overheating. In the summer months if you don’t have the luxury of cooling we recommend using a fan & adjusting your little ones layers/sleeping bag and dress them according to the temperature at the coldest part of the night (4/5am). DARK Darkness helps with the release of the sleep hormone melatonin. The DARKER the BETTER & we want the room to be dark the entire night through (no pesky sunlight poking through at 5am). We don’t recommend the use of night lights light whether natural or artificial can inhibit the release of Melatonin. A dark room makes it easier to fall asleep, stay asleep & sleep longer. WHITE NOISE We don’t want white noise to be blaring loud but we also don’t want rooms that are completely quiet which will only invite in external noises. We recommend white noise is used no louder than 50Db & positioned at least 2m away from your baby’s cot. You can download an app called db meter to test the Db level. We love white noise - it’s soothing but also filters out unwanted noise. Seriously guys that’s it! For those planning a nursery - how much money did we just save you at the baby store on sleep products that you don’t need? Have a pregnant friend? Tag her!
10.01.2022 With so many amazing Sleep Consultants out there how do you choose the right one for you and your little one? For many people choosing a Sleep Consultant is a big decision and it’s fair enough because at the end of the day you are trusting a stranger with your baby. It’s also a financial investment and for many families money comes into consideration (getting sleep is absolutely worth its weight in gold though trust us). You may have searched high and low on google and b...ecome super sceptical about whether using a sleep specialist will help your situation and be worth it (because you’ve already tried so many things and they didn’t work right?). Whatever your reason for trying to find the right consultant it’s an important decision so here are a couple of things we tell people to consider before choosing: Look for a consultant that listens to and respects your parenting values, sleep needs and goals Consider personality if you speak to a consultant and it doesn’t feel right then move on Have a stalk read reviews and speak with friends who have had experience using a sleep consultant Chat to a couple of different consultants before booking one in Consider how much support you need vs. how much you are going to get off your chosen package (is it enough?) Find someone who will dive deep into your situation to unveil the underlying reasons for your sleep challenges You need a plan that can be adapted because no consultant out there can assume how your child will respond to their methods There is no right or wrong it just needs to be the right fit for you Mama. Book in for a 15 minute call or shoot us a DM to see if Slumber & Sprout are the right fit for you and your family x x
10.01.2022 You’ve been waiting & now the wait is over Slumber & Sprout ONLINE courses are now LIVE!!! Are you ready for more sleep? Are you ready to feel confident and no longer tired? Well come on over to our courses because we want to take you to this happy place that does exist. Click the link in bio to learn more.... To celebrate our launch we are giving 3 lucky Mama’s the chance to win a course of their choice As a winner you get to choose out of our three available courses and pick which one is going to be the most helpful to you right now. To recap on the courses, we have: The Early Risers Course suitable for anyone with a little one 4 months to 5 years and rising before 6am The Ultimate Course on Newborn Sleep perfect for any expectant Mama or parents of babies 0-4 months (also a perfect gift). The Fourth Month Regression Course if you have a baby 3-5 months of age or even younger and you want to learn about this stage then this one’s for you It’s so easy to enter: Like this post Follow us @slumberandsprout Tag 3 friends For a bonus entry share this post to your stories. This competition is open internationally. Competition closes at 7pm WST Saturday 3 October 2020. Winners will be drawn at random and announced on stories. This competition is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram. Good luck! Xx See more
09.01.2022 SAVE THIS POST if this transition has not yet happened. Dropping the 3rd nap. Is your baby ready? The average age for the 3-2 nap transition is around 9 months (some bubs earlier depending on their nap durations). ... The need for 3 vs. 2 naps really comes down to the developmental stage of a baby and how well they nap throughout the day. At 8-9 months of age a baby may be able to tolerate an awake window of up to 3 hours, meaning having a 3rd nap can start to become impossible or impractical. So is your baby ready? Your baby likely needs THREE naps if: 1 They are taking short naps for both nap 1 & 2 (less than an hour each). 2 They take a third nap most days. 3 By not having a 3rd nap the bedtime awake window would exceed their age appropriate awake length - sending them to bed overtired. Your baby may be ready for TWO naps if: 1 They sleep well across both nap 1 & 2 and both naps are over an hour in duration. 2 They consistently refuse the 3rd nap, even in the car or pram. 4 Having a 3rd nap would push bedtime out too late (after 7:30pm). 4 Your baby has started all of a sudden night waking or early rising which may be linked with the day scheduling, awake windows and the 3rd last nap. If you think your little one is ready for two naps take things slow and remember nap transitions don’t occur overnight. Your baby may need to alternate between their nap schedules during the transition phase. You don’t want your little one to exceed their age appropriate awake window before bedtime so initially earlier bedtimes are likely going to be needed. This can mean putting your baby to bed between 5:30-6pm while they adjust to the new schedule. Do you have questions about this transition? Ask us xx See more
07.01.2022 You’ll want to SAVE this post for future reference. Getting little ones down for sleep at the right time makes such a difference when it comes to the ease of the settle and the quality of the sleep. So how can you get the timing right and how can you tell if your little one is overtired or under-tired? See some of the signs of each above - you’ll notice they look freakishly similar. We all know about avoiding the overtired baby or toddler but perhaps you haven’t thought abou...t avoiding the UNDER tired child? Avoiding a little one going to bed under tired is actually just as important because as you can see from the over and under tired signs the bedtime settles and quality of sleep can be just as challenging if your little one isn’t ready for sleep. A couple of tips to help avoid both scenarios: Look for tired signs before your little ones sleep is due are they displaying any of the typical cues showing that they are ready to sleep (zoning out, loss of interest in toys/people, rubbing eyes, yawning etc)? Apply appropriate awake windows for your little ones age avoiding excessive awake time as well as inadequate awake time. Did you find this one helpful? Give us a thumbs up if yes and don’t forget to share with your Mama friends. H & K xx
07.01.2022 What happens during your LO’s cycle of sleep? Once your baby is about 4 months and they’ve gone through the 4 month regression (progression) their sleep cycles are now in 4 stages (just like us). Stage 1: Your baby is starting to fall asleep. They can be easily roused (this is the part where you want to act like a ninja and not make a peep).... Stage 2: Your baby is asleep. They are in light sleep but they are starting to transition from light sleep towards more deep sleep (your baby can still easily wake). Stage 3: Your baby is now in a deep stage of sleep (Non-REM). You will notice less movement and they look still and very peaceful. Breathing has become more regular and your LO will be difficult to wake. Stage 4: Your baby is coming out of deep sleep and is in REM sleep approaching the end of a full cycle of sleep. At the end of a sleep cycle your baby will either fully wake or they will begin another sleep cycle. We all sleep in this way and at night we cycle through these stages several times. Often the partial awakening is so short that we don’t even know about it. Other times we wake fully, we check in with our environment to make sure it’s the way we like it before we work on putting ourselves back to sleep. This is all the same process for our LO’s, however, the difference is sometimes our LO’s don’t know how to get back to sleep after a sleep cycle because they either haven’t yet mastered the skill to do it or something about their sleep foundations aren’t quite right and it’s interfering with sleep quality = more night waking. When we talk about linking sleep cycles this is what we mean. If your LO knows how to fall asleep on their own you will see less of the full wake ups at the end of those cycles and more of the restorative and longer stretches of sleep (day and night). We get fascinated about the topic of how sleep actually works, but put the sleep science aside - linking cycles helps your LO to get more quality zzz’s. See more
06.01.2022 2020 - a year that no one could have predicted or planned for. It was a devastating year, a year of fear and great sadness. From the Australian bush fires to COVID-19, 2020 was tragic. There aren’t enough or the right words to really summarise the ways in which this year impacted the lives of so many families but in reflection of 2020 we are thinking about everyone. With every negative there has to be a positive so when we think about 2020 being filled with devastation it is ...also a year that has taught us many unforgettable lessons and a year that forced us to come together. The positives from 2020 for us? Seeing the heart-warming displays of community spirit as Australians came together to support those affected by the bushfires We had more time to pause, stop and reflect We had more time to be with or speak to our loved ones Our little ones enjoyed more time at home with family We were forced to get creative while stuck at home Our little ones got to experience more boredom leading to more imaginative play We supported local businesses more than ever and found some great ones along the way We had more time to talk to our partners and focus on our relationships Odd jobs, renovations and decluttering projects were getting done What were some positives for you from 2020? What are some of your goals for 2021? While we are not out of COVID-19 and the world is still tackling the pandemic let’s make 2021 the beginning of anything you want and that you CAN achieve. Cheers to a New Year and some new beginnings. Love from Slumber & Sprout x x
05.01.2022 We don’t like naming and shaming but when it comes to sleep it’s a very sensitive topic when we see the sale of products that couldn’t be anymore unsafe for sleep. You will know that we don’t encourage the purchase of every gadget and gimmick available and the reason why is because your little one sleeping well really isn’t dictated by what products you have WITH THE EXCEPTION of a few of must haves. The list of what makes a room conducive to sleep is really quite shor...t and simple: White noise device Sleeping bag Black out window coverings Comforter (when age appropriate) The list of stuff we don’t recommend and that isn’t safe for sleeping is longer: Bumpers Lamb wool underlays Baby pillows Cot wedges Baby loungers Baby swings Sleep positioners Soft toys in the cot Cot canopy Cot mobiles When we work with each of our families one of our first checks is safety. Safety comes first before good sleep. If you want to know about safe sleeping practices we recommend jumping over to Red Nose or if you are outside of Australia find the guidelines set out for your region. Most importantly ALWAYS question everything you see for sale in the baby store because a lot of it sold with the intention to improve sleep is a safety risk to your little one. If you have questions please ask as we are more than happy to address them. Hayley and Katie xx P.s. There is nothing wrong with a lounger being used as a lounger, but they are not safe sleep approved. See more
04.01.2022 How many of you learned about infant sleep during your pregnancy? We didn’t. How many of you were offered professional advice about infant sleep before you had your baby? ... We weren’t. How many of you struggled with sleep once your baby came home? Oh the struggle was real! How many of you spent time googling how to help settle and soothe your baby so that both you and your baby get the sleep that YOU BOTH NEED? Hours lost for both of us. How many of you found this area of motherhood really difficult? The worst and so avoidable if only we had our own course becoming first time mums. Expecting parents and newborn Mama’s - the newborn course is sanity saving and the aim of it is to look after you and your overall wellbeing because unfortunately, the journey to motherhood isn’t always squishy cuddles and the beautiful newborn bubble like it should be. Gladly we turn this around. We don’t want you to just survive the newborn days. We don’t want you running on empty. We don’t want a depleted mum. If you are saying YES to any of the below then keep your eyes peeled for the course release you need it! You are pregnant and looking to establish confidence in all things sleep and settling You have a newborn baby that only seems to sleep amazingly on you and you need your arms back You have a newborn baby that is difficult to soothe and settle off to sleep day, night or both. You want to implement healthy sleep habits from the beginning and avoid months of little sleep You want help in finding a happy medium in your transition into motherhood (it’s never going to be simple but it doesn’t have to be a mode of survival). You want to bypass being the sleep deprived parent The course is steal at $95. We walk you through 5 modules. Each module has video tutorials, information slides and in addition you get a copy of our Ultimate Guide to Newborn Sleep. Click the link in bio to learn more about this must have course. See more
