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24.01.2022 Catnapping 101 as you can imagine there is an awful lots of reason's why your little one may be a serial cat-napper or just a cat-napper every now and then. Here is my top 5 reason's why your little one may be having super short naps and how to overcome them; Sleep Environment - This is a big one during those newborn days your little one will snooze absolutely anywhere in a loud restaurant, or in a bright room however from 4 months + most little ones need that dark quiet slee...p space to build up that melatonin and link sleep cycles. External Associations - There is absolutely nothing wrong with feeding, rocking or patting your little one to sleep until it becomes a problem for you. When/if your little one wakes after 30-45 mins and needs you to put them back to sleep again by feeding, rocking, standing on one leg the cycle continues and can then affect bedtime & overnight Nap times - I'm a broken record when i say awake times can be the key to success there is a fine line between tired and overtired oh and under-tired can lead to catnaps Feeds- This is age dependant so for example a little one 5 months of age may have just started a small amount of solids during the day may need a top up milk feed 15 mins or so before nap time (making sure baby does not fall asleep on the feed) For a little one 12 months we need to ensure your little one is having 3 meals per day as well as snacks and milk feeds. Nutrition play a big part when it comes to sleep Adjustments - If the catnapping is something out of the ordinary for your little one you may need yo adjust your day routine whether that be cutting down on naps or just the opposite, developmental milestones like crawling, walking or standing can lead to a few days of catnapping I know this is a lot of information to digest - and that's why i do all the hard work for you to uncover the exact issue and rectify it within 2 weeks

23.01.2022 A common theme I say to my clients is the overnight is a big reflection of the day prior. So, if your little one had poor or non-existent day sleep well be prepared for a rough night ahead. Some parents want their little ones to stop catnapping but don’t necessarily want to stay home and persevere with the napping for a few weeks. Its important to remember consistency is key with little ones Below are my top tips and FAQ all around naps;... 1. Spend the time teaching your little one to re-settle after a catnap. Many parents will essentially give up after 3 days and say its simply not working. Bear in mind it can take 21 days to break a habit so if for example after every single catnap you are spending a good solid 20 mins to re-settle before you get your little one up and out. The more consistent you are with this for each and every nap the quicker your little one will start linking this sleep cycle on their own. 2. From 4 months start to establish a consistent day routine. A morning wakeup time of between 6:30-7:30 and then naps based on awake times during the day. Babies and toddlers love predictability and will generally fall asleep quicker and link their sleep cycles if they are in more of a consistent routine. 3. Rule out hunger and sleep associations. Keep a food diary to ensure your little one has had enough nutrients during the day to sustain a long nap. Some of my clients I recommend a top up feed 15-20 mins before a nap depending on age and current food diary. Sleep associations are another big one so if your little one is waking after 20 mins because the dummy has fallen out or your no longer patting them to sleep this needs to be rectified firstly before they will be able to link a nap. Here are just some FAQ I received a few days ago; 12 Month old suddenly taking short naps; Keep an eye on this sounds like the 12 month sleep regression 18 month old waking at 5am is it ok to have a short nap at 10am? Yes however each day push this out a little further by 10-15 mins this will remove the 5am early wakeup and push it to more like 6-6:30 once you get the nap to 11am you can make this a long day nap aiming for 2 hours + What is a Catnap; A nap under 45 mins essentially Best way to wake up baby from a nap? Simply go in turn off the white noise or sleepy music, open the curtains slightly and leave the door open so Bubba can hear external sounds. Reach out if you need to rectify the catnapping situation in your household remember naps can be trickier than overnight sleep as little ones don’t have the same internal drive to fall asleep

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19.01.2022 Well wasn’t this a hot topic to cover. Before you read any further SAVE this post you’re going to want to refer back to it again and again When we talk about any sleep regressions, they fall into 2 categories one being (brain, physical, cognitive development) and the other being External factors (routine change, awake times, separation anxiety) Between 14-18 months our little ones are really getting into the groove of toddlerhood, this can look like an epic meltdown on the s...hopping centre floor, biting or frustration with sharing or simply not getting their way. When it comes to bedtime or nap time they are now wanting to push the boundaries a little. What would they do if I keep throwing my dummy/comforter on the floor? If I just get this leg up here I think I can get out of this cot? I might escape out of this sleeping bag. These behaviours are all completely normal developmentally wise its how we respond to the behaviour that’s crucial firstly staying calm and composed is super important, if/when they throw their items out of the cot place it calmly back onto the cot not to your little one directly. (can turn into a game) Moving on to external factors this particular age group are starting the transition to 1 nap in the middle of the day. Because of this they can become overtired by naptime or bedtime which then leads to a very unhappy toddler and an early rise #aintnobodygottimeforthat Little ones between 14-18 months have a 4.5-5 hours awake time so for example your little one may wake at 6:30am then nap will be between 11-11:30 if this nap is under 1 hour and there is no way they are re-settling back to sleep a power nap at around 4pm for 20-30 mins will allow them to get through to bedtime at 7:30. OR They nap at 11:30-1pm then this will be an early bedtime and asleep by 6pm. Having some clear boundaries around sleep at this age is super important. Setting up a consistent bedtime routine allowing them to choose heir own PJ’s for example or choose the book to read before bed will give them a little control but not too much If a more personalised plan is what your after check out my packages (Link in my Bio) to get this stage under control

19.01.2022 Don’t forget this private group I created for all my past clients to reach out for advice, support connect with other Mamas who knows there could be a new best friend just around the corner https://www.facebook.com/groups/snoozencocommunity/?ref=share

19.01.2022 Hi Mamas, Something I've wanted to do for a while was set up a Community for all the Mamas out there that have purchased a plan from me over the years and today it's LIVE This is a place for you to connect, support and ask questions i will pop in every few days to either answer some questions or jump on and do a live chat... Teaching your little one to sleep can be an anxious time so i'd love for us to lean on each other during this time i know ill be back in the ring with a newborn next year so let's all do this together Here is the link to join https://www.facebook.com/groups/snoozencocommunity/?ref=share

15.01.2022 It can be such a juggle with more than one child when it comes to naps who’s going down when how to keep the sibling entertained while you navigate a nap for the other child and so on Below are my top tips for surviving nap time with multiple little ones; 1. Turn on that White Noise for all naps this will drown out any household noise or that dreaded tantrum your other child might be having without waking the sleeping child. White noise can be as loud as a running shower ... 2. If your little ones have just had an off day with naps and they have been short or practically non-existent get them down early for bed so dinner just before 5 bath and into bed before 6pm. An early bed benefits all including you- and before you ask no this doesn’t mean they will be up at the crack of dawn its quite the opposite. 3. Prepare a Nap box for your toddler or little one while your sorting out nap time for the sibling. Include new toys, sensory items, a photo album, stickers and puzzles. Once you’ve popped your little one down for their nap pop that box away out of sight until the next nap. We want it to be a special box that will keep them entertained for that short period of time with things that are not always accessible to them. Tag a mama with multiples this might be just what they need to hear right now

13.01.2022 * Case Study * Everyone meet 13 month old Sofia such a gorgeous smile At home little Sofia was fighting all naps when mama was following the exact same timings and method. Days at home were becoming stressful and consumed with trying to get her to nap.... Bedtime she is absolutely exhausted and passes out at 6:30 waking now and again overnight but self settling herself back to sleep. During our 2 weeks together we worked on structure for Sofia’s naps both at home and daycare to ensure they were streamlined, established a bedtime routine and a settling technique both parents were comfortable with. Here is what Mama had to say; THANKYOU!! For the first time ever we feel confident to use all the tools you have taught us whenever she has a wobble or things change. Not going to lie I’m a bit terrified to say goodbye to you after all we have been through we are both super grateful to now have a happy well rested baby What an absolute delight I count my lucky stars everyday I get to change families outcome with sleep

12.01.2022 For the last few weeks now this little lady has been making her way into our bed 2-3 nights per week. Firstly it was a bad nightmare which daddy would cuddle and then put her back to bed in her own room, then it was a troll downstairs (few days after taking her to see the new trolls movie) Last night it was because she wanted snuggles and look i'm not completely mad about it especially with a new baby brother or sister coming early next year i want to soak her in as much as... possible...but it did get me thinking about the amount of families that would be in this dilemma every single night not because that's what they all wanted but because they didn't know how to get out of it. I think if i left it up to hubby he would just throw her into bed with us every night and that would be that but me being me i know there is a fine line between co-sleeping once off due to sickness or something traumatic versus a little bad dream or thinking there was a troll downstairs. Here are my top tips is you would like to transition from co-sleeping every night 1. Establish some boundaries with your toddler explain to them what you will and wont accept from now moving forward and create a super cool sticker chart with them. For every night they stay in bed the entire night they get to pop a sticker on there chart and by the end of the week = reward them with either something small or big whatever your heart desires 2. Have a chat with your partner and come up with a strategy together- support each other, take turns and egg each other on 3. Allow them to take a special teddy to bed with them (toddler) Build a bear always go down well as it has a heartbeat and you can either put mum or dads voice in there also 4. If your little one stayed in their bed all night- praise the hell out of it. Clap, jump around and let them know how proud you are this goes such a long way Where are my Co-sleeping Mamas Smitten Studio Photography

10.01.2022 Our last Christmas of 3 . This year has been so so tough and I hope whatever you are doing today with your little family you take some time to soak up this special time together. . To all my beautiful families I’ve had the pleasure of working with this year- have an amazing day & Thankyou for all your support this year

10.01.2022 I thought it would be a good idea to share what a typical day looked like for a Sleep Consultant’s little one at the age of 6 months 6:45am Ruby woke to start the day- Blinds open a big good morning smile from us both and a Nappy change. Into Mama’s bed where it was nice and warm for a morning feed 7:20am Morning play while I have my breakfast and morning Cuppa ... 8am Ruby Breakfast Pancakes and fruit was a favourite then it was off for a walk around the block with a stop to feed the ducks 9:20am First nap of the day in her cot (I ran around and did a quick tidy washing out etc) 10:30 Ruby woke and had a milk feed until she was full 10:45 quick change of clothes & Nappy and we were off out to either run errands, park or library 12pm ish Lunch either at home or out and about depending on where we are 1pm 2nd Nap in her cot Time for this Mama to Netflix and chill (If this nap was a shorter one I would offer her another short nap about 4pm either in the baby carrier or on me) 3pm Awake Nappy change and milk feed 3:30pm Play time either in the garden or inside while mama preps dinner 5pm Dinner and Desert 5:45pm Bath time and start our wind down routine 6:15pm Milk feed and then outside to say goodnight to the moon/stars 6:30pm Goodnight Little one What other schedules would you love to see - Comment Below x Pinterest

10.01.2022 You’re not my first that much is true I loved your big sister before loving you I feel blessed to feed you and care for you unconditionally... I feel grateful to provide for you and give you all the love and support you need The joy to experience that first roll, crawl and walk all over again I feel confident and supported to birth you But I feel worried about how the transition will go from 1-2 I feel Anxious about how your big sister will feel upon your arrival Concerned about the big transition in one month going back to being a newborn Mama and a Preppy Mama all within a few weeks Uneasy with the thought of potential Colic again All of these thing’s spinning around my brain at 2am is not ideal in between toilet stops and Leg spasms This time will be different, and you know what it’s good to be different

08.01.2022 * Case Study * Everyone Meet 13 month old Fatima- cute as a button Mama reached out to me desperate for some help. Baby girl had to be settled by rocking the pram with a milk feed and TV. Bedtime was roughly midnight and would not transfer into the cot until she was in a deep sleep. Mama advised me that Fatima was a stubborn little one who knew what she wanted and wakes from each nap super upset and grumpy. ... We got the ball rolling by amending baby girls day routine, a supportive sleep technique and 2 weeks later.... Here is what Mama had to say; Hi Lovely an update on Fatima she has been sleeping so well she knows nap time and bedtime- there is no more tears and more time for Mum & Dad to relax. I'm so grateful i came across you. What a beautiful family i had the pleasure of working with

06.01.2022 Sickness & Sleep it's that time of the year colds, eat infections or even Bronchitis. One of the most common questions i get is " What do i do when my child is teething or sick?"... Let's touch on teething firstly if all my clients came back to me when their little one was cutting a tooth - well i'd never be able to take on any new clients because i'd be absolutely bombarded. If bubba is happy and content during the day - teething is not an issue at night. Ofcourse there are exceptions here cutting multiple teeth at a time, molars some babies during this time are just so miserable during the day and yes of course this can interfere with a few nights. You know your little one better than anyone so trust your judgement here and allow longer naps or more cuddles/feeds during this time if needed. When it comes to colds, infections etc their health and wellbeing comes before all else. During this time definitely assist them more at bedtime by sitting beside their cot , extra cuddles or even pop a mattress in their room so you are right there if/when your little one wakes. Still keeping some regularity to their day and night is achievable Sleep is one of natures best medicines Give your little one longer naps during the day, add a humidifier in their room if needed and move bedtime 30 mins earlier than usual . Ofcourse there are some situations when it's time to pull out all the stops allowing them to sleep in your bed or extra feeds and that's ok Mama once your little one is 100% better you can jump back into your sleep plan and get back on track I would love to know what's been working for you during winter to settle your little one while sick

06.01.2022 * Case Study * Everyone meet Alyssa Age 2 I can’t deal with this smile Mama reached out to me regarding Alyssa’s super early rising each and every morning.... Yes she could self settle for her day nap and overnight was perfect However this early rise between 4:30-5am was really affecting her day both physically and mentally. In the morning Alyssa was so tired mum would usually stay at home with her versus getting up and out and about 2 weeks later and this is what Mama had to say; Hi Lacey just wanted to let you know Alyssa went back to Daycare today and her educator txt me this morning to say how she’s noticed such a difference in her energy levels she can actually participate and join in. This has changed her quality of life This is probably one of my favourite reviews to date. Each and every family have different concerns when it comes to sleep and what a difference this has made to this little angel’s day being able to run around and play with her friends

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05.01.2022 Struggling with getting your little one down at bedtime when they are so wired and fussy here are my TOP 5 tips 1. First and Foremost awake times = Success. Cortisol production can occur when a little one is overtired or overstimulated this can mean a fussy baby on feeds, catnapping and looking like they are simply not tired at all 2. For all naps and overnight create a dark serene sleeping space versus a bright and airy environment. The absence of light allows the body to ...rest and melatonin levels to naturally rise 3. Did you know melatonin is found in the creamy hind milk of breast milk. 4. There are plenty of foods that contain tryptophan- contribute to the production of melatonin for example; Bananas, beans, eggs and poultry just to name a few 5. Finally reduce blue light exposure 1 hour before bed replace the TV or Ipad with books, puzzles or some simple quiet play What's your evening ritual before bed for your little one

04.01.2022 * Case Study * Everyone meet 13 month old Layla- what a bundle of Sunshine Little miss Layla was struggling with her naps, bedtime she was taking over 2 hours to fall asleep and then would wake 2-4 times overnight. Mama was needing to cuddle and feed to sleep. ... Here is what Mama had to say; We are only at day 4 and she has been sleeping so amazing taking no longer than 5 minutes to go down for her naps and sleeping 12 hours overnight. Lacey you have literally been a lifesaver to us! What a dream this little family was grabbed hold of their personalised sleep plan and implemented it 100%

03.01.2022 It's ok if being pregnant is harder than you expected It's ok if you delivered naturally or by C-section It's ok if you breast feed or bottle feed It's ok to tell people you are not ready for a visit It's ok if baby cries and you don't know why... It's ok if you need to cry and you don't know why It's ok if you offer purees or baby led weaning ........ All of it is OK See more

02.01.2022 * Case Study * Everyone meet Gorgeous 13 month old Paige Mama reached out to me with assistance for Paige Overnight she would feed and rock to sleep for the evening but then when she woke up not too long after she would not let mum or dad do anything but hold her to sleep this could take quite some time. Bedtime became a super anxious time for mum and dad ... Here is what Mama had to say; Thank you Lacey for all your advice and helping us adjust her routine and settling. Paige is so much happier and so are we with the extra sleep. We cant thank you enough! What an absolute pleasure this family was to work with!

01.01.2022 * Case Study * Everyone meet this little heart breaker Reid 3 months old and full of personality! Mama was doing an amazing job with baby boy she wanted to purchase the online sleep package to set herself up with the tools around awake times, routines and self settling... We implemented a loose routine for Reid, introduced a dreamfeed and mama made the decision to ditch the dummy before he became too attached What a gorgeous family i had the pleasure of working with