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25.01.2022 How long have you been a mum for? Reply with the appropriate emoji... Nearly there Less than a year 1-2 years... 3-5 years 5-10 years 10 years + See more

24.01.2022 This is really beautiful. And a reminder of what really matters

24.01.2022 This looks so fun. A personalised Zoom with Santa.

22.01.2022 Kids sleep in the most adorable positions. Love this photo of little Reilly with his legs dangling out of the cot. Please share the many and varied ways your little ones sleep.

22.01.2022 Its World Breastfeeding Week. Every mum and baby has a unique breastfeeding journey. For some it comes easily, for others it requires it does not. Tell us about your breastfeeding journey so we can share our varied experiences. @notanotherslipperydip #WBW2020

21.01.2022 [SLEEP TIP] It can be tricky to spot, but mastering the drowsy but awake sleep cue is key to achieving consistent sleep success. I encourage my clients to think about it more like drowsy but calm. Once you have finished your wind-down routine, you will put your baby into their cot calm but awake. They should be alert to their environment but still calm. If you put your baby into their cot when their eyes are drooping or closed, their body is super floppy and relaxed an...d they are asleep within a few minutes, then you have definitely put them in too drowsy. Being put into their cot calm but awake is a big game changer when we are working on sleep. Babies find it strange to be rocked to sleep in mum or dads arms and then to wake up 45 minutes later in a completely different place. Its as if they wonder, how on earth did I get into this cot? It can be disconcerting for them. Knowing they are already safe in their cot when they are falling asleep will provide reassurance when they do wake from one sleep cycle because their surroundings are consistent, and everything is the same. For a suggested wind down routine head to my website and type in "drowsy" in the search bar. See more

21.01.2022 If you're thinking about sleep training, allow me to bust some myths for you first... "Sleep training is really teaching the skill to a baby or toddler of learning to fall asleep independently. It is a lifelong essential skill that will ensure your little one gets the sleep that they biologically need and that allows the parents to get the rest that they need as well." Read the full post ... https://www.afterthestork.com.au/5-myths-busted-about-slee/

20.01.2022 This is pretty amazing. Messy, but also very impressive!

20.01.2022 THIS!!! This is music to my ears. Could not love my job more! And Mia, you are a gem! "Emmas work is just magic. Her approach is gentle and supportive and is exactly what we were after. I have to admit that I thought that my 8 month old daughter, Mia was at the point of no return with her sleeping habits. She slept in my arms for all of her day naps, allowing me 5 min at night to relax before she would wake 2-3 times all through the night (after being held for 2-3 hours e...very night for the past 8 months).She also wouldnt let my hubby settle her. I thought this was normal and that the only way was to let her cry it out, which we are against. I couldnt have been more wrong. With Emmas amazing guidance I saw changes immediately. The first night when I was able to get my daughter to sleep within 5-10min I just didnt know what to do with myself - it was AMAZING!!! Towards the end of the program my hubby was able to use the same technique to settle Mia!! This was unheard of 2 weeks ago. Thank you Emma you have changed and improved our lives for the better. Mia is so much more happier that she can self-settle and I have some of me back. You truly love what you do and this was clear to me from day one."

20.01.2022 To all the tired mamas out there, hang in there

20.01.2022 Well this is all kinds of adorable . Do we have any twin mamas here?

20.01.2022 [QUESTION] What were your first symptoms of pregnancy? Did you feel like you just *knew* before you did a test?

18.01.2022 Got an early riser? Parenting is tiring enough, but when youre faced with a child who is an early riser your days become even more exhausting. There are several common reasons for early morning waking. Lets look at the daytime naps for an indication. It is important to ensure that your baby is napping well during the day. Nap deprivation leads very quickly to an overtired baby or toddler. It may be that the naps are too short, or the overall amount of restorative day... sleep is simply not enough. This can be common around nap transition times. When babies and toddlers go from two naps to one, and one nap to none, the changes in the amount of day sleep they are getting can cause sleep deprivation and a host of issues due to over-tiredness. And overtired babies wake frequently during the night and often very early in the morning. Ensuring that your child is taking good age appropriate naps is an important step to combating the early wake ups. There are other factors too including the timing of their first nap, environment and bedtime routines. To learn more about early morning waking, and what you can do about it, head to my blog and type in early risers. See more

18.01.2022 Hands up if you can relate?

18.01.2022 Complete this sentence: My biggest parenting challenge right now is...

18.01.2022 There is a common misconception that sleep training involves letting bub cry it out. There are many tools in our tool box when it comes to teaching a baby to sleep better and CIO (cry it out) isnt one of them. Firstly, you need to look at sleep environment, naps and nap timings, feeds and feed timings, awake windows, bedtimes etc and then we look at a technique to help them learn to sleep.... There are many ways we can support our baby while they learn to sleep. And the word support is the key. Because I do believe they need to be supported while they learn this new skill. In my extensive experience working with babies, protesting during sleep teaching is communication of frustration and tiredness. Sleep training should always be respectful, gentle and loving. It is a lifelong essential skill to be able to fall asleep independently. @laurenhill_photo

18.01.2022 [QUESTION] What are your techniques for coping with a bad night's sleep? Do you try to nap in the day? Have an extra strong coffee?

16.01.2022 [NEW POST: Is Breast always best?] Over my many years as a midwife, I witnessed first-hand the different experiences women had with breastfeeding. For some the latch worked, the baby sucked well, there was plenty of milk and it came easily. For others they needed a bit more assistance with the latch, the baby took a little while longer to get the hang of it, but with help they got there. Just as nothing is the same in individual pregnancies and labours, nothing is the same in... breastfeeding. For every woman who finds it a breeze, there will also be other women struggling. Sore nipples, poor supply, poor advice, this list goes on and on Read the full post below and then come back here snd share your experience of feeding. There is no one size fits all https://www.babysleepexpert.com.au/on-feeding-why-i-think-/

15.01.2022 Hump Day Fun. No doubt you're camera roll is full of baby/toddler spam. Share the last pic you took

15.01.2022 Calling all mums of girls: If you have a daughter aged 6-12 these gorgeous "Little Pick-Me-Up" cards might be just what she needs (especially in these uncertain times). There are 30 affirmation cards in the pack aimed at building resilience, self-esteem and confidence. I just adore these cards by @Girls Thriving https://girlsthriving.com/product/little-pick-me-up-cards/

14.01.2022 The podcast is Live! And Im super excited to invite you to listen in... Why has Breast is best verses Fed is best become such a battleground worldwide? For an increasing number of new parents - how do we address the stress, guilt and in some cases deep sense of inadequacy that comes with feeding choice? We talk to Emma OCallaghan - midwife, IVF nurse specialist and founder of Baby Sleep Expert and Margaret Grove - President and acting CEO of the Australian Brea...stfeeding Association. This is a topic that Im super passionate about, and Id love you to listen in. Thanks again to the super clever Dr Mei Ling Doery for the exciting opportunity. https://podcasts.apple.com//alternative-truth/id1455446414

13.01.2022 Let's talk about Birth Plans. Did you have one? Did it go to plan?

13.01.2022 Talking nap transitions in this video, in particular dropping from three naps a day to two. If you have any quesitons, drop them in the comments below...

12.01.2022 If youre reading this and youre in the trenches, know you are doing a great job. Stop worrying youre not enough. Stop comparing your journey to someone elses. Stop worrying about the mess. ... Stop worrying about not being good enough. You are exactly the person your baby needs you to be. You are enough, Mama. You. Are. Enough. See more

12.01.2022 You can't spoil a baby

11.01.2022 At one year old, an infant’s sleep issues must surely be improving, right? Wrong. Or at least not for Ollie’s poor exhausted Mum.... At around 8 months of age, her son started waking every 15 mins throughout the night. (yep, you read that right). Can you imagine what it was like for her to get through the days on so little sleep? His sleep got progressively worse at eight months. We thought it might be a short-lived regression, Tegan recalls. On some nights he wouldn’t settle until 11.00pm and then he would wake every 15 minutes until 6.00am. Exhausted and confused, Tegan turned to the internet for sleep advice, but this only added to her confusion. I was completely overwhelmed by the mixed messaging and the information overload. I had a lot of anxiety around sleep training, and I turned to Google, which wasn’t helpful. When I first spoke with Tegan over the phone, her distress was obvious. And with good reason. Often, if babies haven’t been sleeping well for a long time, sleep anxiety sets in. It can be very confusing if the sleep routine has been chaotic and inconsistent. Sleep can easily become a stressful event for the baby and for the parents. Everyone’s anxiety around sleep increases. Poor Tegan felt like her baby was just a bad sleeper and nothing could be done. I reassured her that this wasn’t the case, and we could work together to establish a sleep confidence. Read all about Ollie’s sleep transformation on the blog https://www.babysleepexpert.com.au/ollie-and-tegan-stewart/

10.01.2022 As I always say you can't spoil a baby with too many cuddles

10.01.2022 A well-rested baby is a happy baby. That doesnt mean that a baby who wakes often isnt happy, but what it does mean is that well-rested babies and kids are generally less fussy and more content. Clients often say to me after we have improved their little ones sleep that is had made a remarkable difference to their behaviour and wellbeing. And this makes sense, right. Even as adults if we have a fractured nights sleep it can reduce our concentration the following day, affect our mood and make us more irritable and fragile. The importance of sleep cannot be underestimated. If youre struggling with sleep, please get in touch with me. Send me a DM or visit my website to arrange a free phone consult.

09.01.2022 What profession were you in before you took maternity leave? Have you gone back to that job?

08.01.2022 Ever wondered how to tell the difference between a Nightmare and a night Terror? And what exactly are Night Terrors anyway? Watch this video for all you need to know!

07.01.2022 Lets chat naps! A childs biological need for sleep is just as important as the need to be loved and the need for food. The benefits of napping for your baby or toddler go way beyond just preventing them from becoming over tired. Did you know after just 30 minutes of sleep: Cells are repairing... Immune system is becoming stronger Memory is strengthened Growth hormones are released Appetite is regulated Energy levels restore Stress is reduced After an hour or more of sleep: Short-term memory is transferred into long term memory Newly learned skills are bedding down Milestones are securing Brain connections are being grown and made Vision is sharpened Emotional tank is being balanced out, emotions are processed Stress levels are further reduced Napping really is amazing! See more

07.01.2022 Are you confused about whether or not to do a Dream Feed? In this post over on Kiddipedia I explain what a Dream Feed is and when they're a good option.

07.01.2022 We all have a "no matter what" friend. Who is yours?

03.01.2022 Ask me anything about your baby or toddlers sleep.

02.01.2022 Have you or anyone you know experienced a miscarriage? Whether you lose a pregnancy at 4 weeks, 8 weeks or beyond, ALL miscarriages matter. And whether you miscarry during your first pregnancy, or your fourth pregnancy, the pain is raw and healing takes time https://www.notanotherslipperydip.com/miscarriage-grief/

02.01.2022 Mark your diaries and join me LIVE tomorrow night on Facebook for a Q&A. Send your sleep questions in advance, or simply join me in real time. Whatever age and stage your little one is in, Id love to help!

01.01.2022 [QUESTION] How did you come up with your baby's name?