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The Holistic Sleep Nurse
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24.01.2022 You know when clients return to you for their next baby you are doing something right! Hope to catch up again if and when number three hits the deck!! All the feels! ... Enjoy your precious two boys xx with all my love
24.01.2022 O V E R T I R E D Little ones. Some helpful hints for any mums out there struggling to recognise the difference between a content well rested baby and a unsettled tired baby! ... #baby #sleep #sleepconsultant #toowoombasleepconsultant #naps #sleepingbeauty
23.01.2022 Happy holidays!!! To celebrate all things festive I am giving away a FREE Support from afar package. I know!!! To enter: 1. Like this image 2. Tag all your mum friends who would love this package up their sleeve for a rainy day or someone who is struggling ... 3. Share this post to your stories and tag The Holistic Sleep Nurse so I can see it! 4. Most importantly make sure you are following my page!! Now rules... There is always rules. #mumlife You may tag one friend per comment, there is no limit to how many tags! You have until midnight new year's eve!! I will announce the winner on new year's day! The package may be used when ever it suits you!! Thanks again for an amazing year!!!
22.01.2022 This mum deserves a medal, starting my program the week before Christmas, taking a small break over Christmas weekend and then starting back where she left off- truely inspirational.
21.01.2022 It's Red nose day!!! Perfect opportunity for me to update my followers on the most up to date evidence based information surrounding safe sleep. Obviously, I am very passionate about this subject, coming from an Emergency Department nursing background. So! If I can endorse anything, it's to become educated and even more educated on what is considered a safe environment for your little one when popping them down to sleep. ... Number 1 ensure the cot your have purchased is safe and meets Australian standards. I don't mind if it costs $30 or $4000, please just ensure it meets the above standards. Please and thank you. Number 2 the mattress you then purchased to go into the cot needs to be firm, clean and flat. This means, no tilting reflux mummas. Oh and please ensure its the correct size for your cot! Number 3 Always place your baby to bed on their BACK. Now if your little one is a clever cookie and can roll straight onto their belly, this is OK. As long as they have their arms free (so unswaddled) and they have good strength in that neck of theirs, then the world is their oyster. Leave them alone. Remember though, they need to be able to independently roll onto their belly, and still always pop them to bed on their back, regardless of what position they prefer. Number 4 ensure their face and head are uncovered for the whole duration of naps and overnight sleep. This means no pretty headbands and NO beanies. Your little one regulates their temperature from their head, so if that's covered, this could be detrimental. Number 5 ensure you position your little ones feet at the bottom of the bed, and then if your little one is swaddled still, then it is perfectly appropriate to use a SIDS safe blanket to tuck them in. If however your little one is no longer swaddled, I recommend the use of a safe baby sleeping bag and NO Blankets! Please always ensure the sleeping bag fits correctly at all times. Number 6 do not use pillows, doonas, soft toys, cot bumpers or lamswool in the cot. If however, your little one is seven months or older you may start to introduce a transitional object or comforter for their sleep times. Cont in comments
21.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all my beautiful clients who have trusted me with their little ones this year. What a year it’s been!! I can’t wait for next year and what it will bring! I hope all the babes have the best day tomorrow and Santa spoils you all rotten!! ... Big love, Jude- The Holistic Sleep Nurse
21.01.2022 While we are on the hot topic of birth and delicious newborn babes I thought I would pop up a quick reminder to all my amazing Mummas. You do not have to say yes to visitors. I get it! I've been there! Sore, pads leaking, boobs leaking, the babe won't sleep because 20 of your aunts have popped over to say hello. Hell, it's the 21st century and you are allowed to say no. No to visits, no to catch ups, no to the gazillion coffee dates. ... Especially for the first couple of weeks. You do you, and what makes you happy. Soak up those newborn days, because you will sneeze and they will be giving you cheek. Smell that delicious head, stare at that cute half smile, listen to the little whimper they give when they are dreaming, feel the smooth skin and allow the touch of their body on yours. Lots of love Jude x #newborn #baby #pregnancy #preggers #thirdtrimester #birth #babygirl #babyboy #babyshower #newparent #babysleepconsultant #babylove
20.01.2022 A couple of common questions I am asked is how much sleep does my baby need? Now, obviously all babies are different, and these times are a guide only. Please try not to cause too much pressure or stress on sticking exactly to the above times, instead use them as a guide! my main goal for all of you following on at home is to ensure your little ones have healthy sleep habits, the rest will basically take care of themselves ... #sleep #baby #threemonths #newborn #toddler #babysleeproutine #babygirl #babyboy #babysleepconsultant #babesofinstagram #babyshower #bondsbumpsandbaby #babysleeptips #babyliss
20.01.2022 What's the plan if your car nap fails? I get asked this question almost weekly!! First things first, if your little one doesn't sleep well in the car try and keep them awake until you get home, this may mean singing hot potato, mashed banana, cold spaghetti at the top of your lungs, yes and the hand actions. Do not leave these out. Of course safe driving always. So be mindful of your times of driving and try where you can to avoid driving around nap time. Dangerous waters!...! Now, if they fall asleep in the car because your singing has bored them, this is ok! Your main goal here will be to preserve their sleep, what ever way you can! You have options if they do fall asleep on route. 1 If they have just fallen asleep (under 10 minutes) you may want to try and transfer them to their cot, lots of shushing, patting, and motion to get them to their cot. Once you are there, ensure the room is super dark, remember to preserve this nap! White noise on, and use a small shush pat in their cot if you need to. Now they may only sleep for one more sleep cycle, this is ok! Get them up and continue with your day. 2 If they have fallen asleep in the car for longer then 20 minutes, I wouldn't try and transfer, at this point I would preserve their sleep by continuing on with your road trip. Go on, have a Sunday drive on a Tuesday, I dare you. What you want to avoid in this situation is the small 5-10 minute nap that your little one wakes from and truly believes they have had hours!! If this happens, I recommend you try to resettle your little one either in the pram or back in the car OR try to resettle in their cot for 10-15 minutes. I wouldn't fight it any longer then this time though, just get them up and aim to continue on with your day. If this was nap number two, depending on what time of the day it is, I would either recommend a short third nap Or I would ensure your little one has an early bedtime. Tell me, does your little one successfully transfer from car to cot? It's magic when you can pull it off!! Only one of my babies has every successfully transferred! the cheekiest Rosie Bear you ever did see. @dicolaaa
20.01.2022 Comforters! One thing I LOVE to recommend to all my clients whose babes are over 7 months of age! Comforters can honestly be the difference between your baby relying on you to return them back to sleep or them self settling independently! They are a security item that your little one becomes very attached to if consistently offered with each sleep opportunity. As amazing as these items are though, they obviously come with a risk SO! They should not be offered to your babe ...until they blow their candles out on their 7 month birthday! Taken directly from Red Nose Australia website- The risk posed by suffocation by the presence of soft objects in the baby's sleep environment outweighs any benefit to the baby from a soft toy. It is therefore advised not to place soft toys and other soft objects in the cot for babies under 7 months of age. My top tips when introducing Ensure what ever item you buy is made from a material that is breathable, I love those muslin wraps, we all have 20 in the nursery that was gifted! You can cut it in half so it's not so big and then you have TWO! which is mandatory. All hell may break loose if you lose the comforter! Before introducing it to your baby I want you to pop it down your top for the day, sleep with it for the night and then use it at each breast feed/bottle feed before then offering it to your little one in the cot. Remain persistent! They may throw it for the first couple of days, but if consistently offered your little one will build a bond like never before! Oh yeah, then never ever forget it when leaving the house and your little one needs a nap out and about! Please comment and tell me what your little one uses! Jude
19.01.2022 This is how excited I am about New Years Eve!! For me 2020 has been amazing! Despite not being able to cross the border for a few months, it’s been one of my best years yet. The Holistic Sleep Nurse was launched, I started working in one of the best Critical Care Wards going, the kids all survived day care, my husband killed it in the Dad job, and my baby girl turned ONE! ... Bring on the next year!! Photography from the amazing @therealdeal_photography she’s the best of the best
17.01.2022 Separation anxiety This is a big one. I am always asked if this will have an impact on a little one's sleep, and the answer is yes. Typically, from around 8 months you may notice your little on starts to show signs of separation anxiety. This is generally the age where your little on is starting to be aware of specific people and more importantly socially aware. ... It's horrendously cruel for a mum to watch her baby be physically pulled out of their arms, crying and screaming. Aka daycare drops off. Or trying to do a wee alone. There is some good news! It doesn't last forever. Here are my top tips to try and help your little one through this. 1. Where possible, follow my age appropriate awake guidelines to ensure your little one isn't overtired which In turn makes them even more emotional. 2. If over 7 months of age, introduce a comforter, something that you can pop down your shirt for a day, then offer it to your babe. Just remember to buy a second one and pop it somewhere safe in case you loose the initial comforter and it's suddenly world war three. 3. Communication is crucial. Mummy is going to to toilet, I will be back. Mummy is going outside to get the washing, I will be back. This teaches your little one the vital lesson, that regardless of how long you are gone, you always return. This normalises this instead of sneaking away. 4. Keep goodbyes short and sweet. Then ensure your hello is big, fun and grand. Kisses and hugs galore! Remember babies Don't understand time, they Don't know if it's been 2 minutes or two hours. . . .
16.01.2022 Cheers to all the rad Dads out there! All the mum Dad’s, step Dad’s, grand Dad’s, foster Dad’s and Dad Dads. To all the Mumma’s out there - give that partner/Bf/wife/mate/husband father to your babes a big clap. Congratulate them, and thank them. Shout them a beer, or whatever their poison is. I say this with caution, but also out of great love. I know you may do things faster, better, and with less mess, hell, even Theright way. I understand that feeling of frustration o...f all my OCD mums out there who find it hard to sit back and allow the other half do their job. Allow them to be the father! Not the babysitter. I know it's hard when they may change up the routine, or bath before dinner, but let's all just sit back and look at the result! That babe has had a bath and has had dinner! Who cares if it was dinosaur chicken nuggets and chips and not the Vegetable risotto you slaved over the stove for. Guess what, many dads find it super overwhelming to take on this role and this is normal! It takes time for them to get their confidence and feel able to care for that babe independently. Just remember to give them praise and patience when able! Most of all What I know Is that the quickest way to help them loose their confidence and take that step back is criticism, not enough practice and feelings of being incapable. So this is me encouraging you to get Dad involved, allow him to assist with the settles, allow him to choose the outfit of the day, even if he does pick stripes and spots. This is where I give my husband the biggest shout out for Fathers Day. He deserves it all. Without him I wouldn’t be able to do the job I love, have a house that continues to run, and have children that get to daycare on time. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Liam - you clean and cook better then me, you do Clancy’s hair more then what I do and the results certainly show, you bath and put the kids to bed more then me and you still have time to love me. So Thank you and Happy Fathers Day for not only today but tomorrow and every day after that. #fathersday #love #dad #dadsday #baby #babydaddy #newborn #toddler #help
15.01.2022 School pick up and drop off! School has returned for 2021! This can now mean some awkward waking/napping times for younger babes if you need to do drop off or pick up. Read on for some top tips ... my number one tip is to protect your little ones nap times where you can. If you need to make the decision between popping them down for their nap in their cot or popping them in the car and try for a car nap, I would recommend choosing which ever one you feel may be the longest. For example: if you think you will only be able to offer them a 20-minute nap in the cot, but you think that their car nap may be 30-40 minutes, I would always choose the longer nap. Remember sleep is golden and a longer nap is better then a short nap. In saying this though, if you know that your little one doesn't nap well in the car or out and about but goes straight to sleep in their cot, I would try where you can to aim to pop them down a little bit earlier in their cot to ensure they have at least one sleep cycle and then wake them and pop them in the car. Just remember though that they would have lost their sleep debt and so Dont expect them to go back to slumber land once back in the car. If possible in the morning, leave a little earlier if you think your babe won't make it until you have returned from drop off to go off to sleep. OR where you can, try and keep your little one engaged and stimulated in the car until you get home from drop off and then pop them down for a good long nap in their cot. likewise, in the afternoon, where you can try and aim to pop your little one down a little earlier if you know they classically sleep for two hours, to ensure they are awake by the time you need to leave for pick up. Remember, a babe that zones out in the car or drifts off for even 3 minutes may loose their sleep pressure and therefore will fight/protest that nap once home. I have had many client's who I have created personalised plans for specific to their children's routine and pick up/drop off routines. These mums have their day sorted because they know and can plan around pick up and drop off!! Hopefully this information helps. Post any questions below
12.01.2022 For any Toowoomba Mums wanting a sleep nook!!
12.01.2022 Daycare Sleep You have just found your groove with your little ones sleep naps are consistent, nights are great, you have a happy and content bub and next thing you know your maternity leave comes to an end and you are approaching the first days of daycare. I get it, it can be a daunting time. I remember grilling each daycare I toured about their sleep practices. I made my decision on which daycare I sent my son to based solely on which one would allow for my sleep reques...ts and disregarding everything else which turned out to be the wrong choice. Here is the thing: daycare sleep can be tricky. Having somebody entirely new getting your babe to sleep in an entirely different environment is a big adjustment. Throw into the mix the sensory overload your mini will be experiencing with all the new faces and activities and it is no surprise things can be a little topsy turvy. But fear not not every baby or toddler will be thrown by this change. In fact, many actually settle better and sleep for longer while in the care of others and with all that new activity and excitement to fill their tired tank. In most cases, if your mini is a good napper at home they will be able to transfer these skills to a child care environment with a little practice. Below are my top tips and considerations when it comes to daycare sleep. START WITH A GOOD SLEEPER, yep get sleep sorted early BRING SLEEP PROPS FROM HOME INSTRUCT DAYCARE- on age awake times, or their normal nap times at home. STAY IN THE LOOP KEEP BEDTIME FLEXIBLE FILL THEIR (AND YOUR!) LOVE CUP BE PATIENT BE CONSIDERATE Keep in mind that daycare workers have a tough job. They do a great job juggling many children and multiple different sleep schedules and requests. The more straight forward you can make their hectic and oh so important job, the better. Sending your child to daycare can be tough. I have shed tears over my children being upset at me leaving them in the care of others. Just like many things in motherhood it is a push and a pull on your heartstrings. Allow yourself to feel all your emotions it is an adjustment for everyone. Love THSN
10.01.2022 My sweet baby girl. One, two. Happy years old to my one and only. Gee, we have done a bit in two years!! You have had to grow up very quickly! Taking on the big sister role at 14 months.. Sorry about that. You did an amazing job, and still do. Helping mum wipe Addisons face and change her nappy- you are a professional. Thanks for always keeping me busy, and ensuring the cupboards are locked at all times. (Walked out last night, and she was playing sword fighting with S...idney with the sharpest knife in the house) Please be kind to me when you are 13. Not like your mother, please. love you forever little girl. See more
09.01.2022 ATTENTION: WEBSITE IS LIVE 2020 has been a hot minute hasn't it! I am so excited to finally announce to my followers that my website has gone live! Link in my bio ... This little project of mine has been my baby for the past couple of months while my beautiful friend and web designer guru has worked her magic. Emily @elmmediamarketing I can not thank you enough for your professionalism and work ethic towards this site. Please share or tag any Mumma friends who may need some assistance behind anything babe/toddler related. Look no biggie but my past clients have called me all the things- sleep wizard, sleep guru, sleep fairy and dead set legend. I'm not sure I would call myself any of these things! I just love what I do Big shout out to all of my beautiful past client's and watch this space for some amazing deals coming your way. Big Love - Jude xx #sleep #sleepconsultant #baby #newborn #newbornphotography #toddler #sleepislife #gamechanger #babe #pregnancy #thirdtrimester #birth
06.01.2022 What a review. Thank you to all my beautiful families I get to chat to each and every day. I really do miss our daily catch ups! All the best baby Arlo
06.01.2022 These adult nappies are the bomb for the first 24 hours post birth!!! Game changer.
06.01.2022 That magic hour post birth. Regardless of if you have a vaginal or cesarean birth, if your baby is born healthy with no risk factors, your care provider should allow you the time to bond with your baby. Get comfortable and enjoy the ride
06.01.2022 This is such a common question I get from clients! Most are blown away with how short little ones awake times are before they should be offered their first nap in the morning, and then their second and some third and fourth! Some mums really question me! But I promise, I’ve got the proof to show that shortening little ones awake times assist with better quality naps, more restorative sleep overnight, babies who go from crying all day every day to being able to sit independent...ly and play!! So my top tips are as follows. 1: Be mindful of what their awake time should be according to their age 2: watch very closely for those early ques or tired signs that your little one may be needing a nap. These can include by not limited to decreased interest in their activity, loosing interest in their surroundings 3: If you miss these early signs, your baby will start to show you overtired signs and signals. This may look like irritability, crying, pulling at their eyes or ears, rubbing eyes 4: The sleep environment needs to be conducive to sleep, this includes a dark room with white noise. Save the ocean sounds for your holidays when you are at the beach, white noise is a must. 5: I understand babies are fun but it’s important you advocate for these little humans and make their naps a priority. They get legitimate FOMO, when you are trying to pop them down for a nap. Remain consistent with your approach and nap routine and they will start to accept and expect these naps. 6: where you can try and make sure your little ones are remaining awake on their feeds. Snack feeding and snack napping is a disaster. Tell me the age of your babies and their approximate awake time, GO
04.01.2022 I love my returning customers! Due to changes in age appropriate awake times and developmental milestones little ones can quickly go back to thinking they need those external factors to get to sleep. My returning clients package is affordable and works!! Billy, I am so proud of you!! Thank you again for the opportunity to work with you.
04.01.2022 Hello beautiful mummas or mummas to be. I have compiled a small list of my go to items for your hospital bag. Now obviously these may change depending on your hotel stay. If you are like me, I didn't want to stay for long, I preferred my own bed! so I didn't pack too much, however if you have the luxury of staying for 5 days plus, you will need all of these plus more!! ... This list will get you started. Oh and if you are 30 weeks or more, pack the bag. The last thing you want is to be rushed in for an induction and your parter packing your bag, who knows what outfits the new babe will be wearing home!! Tell me, how many weeks were you when you packed your bags? And are there any must have items that I have forgotten? pop them below for me
03.01.2022 Are you OK? Please think of your friends today who are seemingly kicking goals and swimming above water. These friends may appear to have it all together, but they also may be just putting on a brave face. They may be in survival mode. That fight or flight response that is keeping them from crumbling. That mumma friend you see on Instagram who appears to have it all, the Noosa holidays with the kids, the immaculate house with all the bells and whistles, the newest 4WD car. ... Ask your children, are they ok? Grandparents, parents, your partner in crime. Check in with them, not only today but every day that you can. Life is a bloody blessing. I personally am in love with everything about my life. I turned thirty and have a newfound respect for growing old and the experiences that come with it! I will be checking in with those that I love today. I will end with my favourite quote by @louieluxe Life is far too precious, far too short and far too magical for us to be anything but full of gratitude, hope and kindness. #mentalhealth #ruok #gratitude #hope #mindfulness #love #friends
01.01.2022 REVIEW TIME. It's incredible what a small tweak of a routine can do for two beautiful girls. Nightly battles of never-ending requests, cuddles, sips of water, and toilet stops! I am so proud of this Mum for taking on TWO children at once and not once allowing them to beat her, oh and I should mention, she was solo for the second week! What a super mum!! ... These girls what a bond!
