Blog Articles
As Sleep Consultants, we have a lot to share with you…
We have lots of free sleep blogs and articles which will cover topics such as early wakings, nap transitions, bedtime routines and much more. If you don’t find an article that you were expecting, please contact us and we can add it to our list to write!
Sleepwalking Child: how to stop it
What Is Sleepwalking? Sleepwalking, technically known as somnambulism, is a sleep disorder and is very common in children in the age range 4 to 10 years old, though most outgrow doing it when they are into their teens. It usually results in a child being in a low...
The bedtime Routine feed: Our #1 tip
One of our favourite tips to share with families to help with bedtime feeding is to feed their babies before AND after their bedtime routine begins – we call it a ‘split feed’. This additional feed just before the bedtime routine begins will give the baby more energy...
Signs My Child Is Scared of the dark
This is one of parents' biggest concerns when their little baby becomes a toddler - how to manage their child becoming scared of the dark. In this blog, we will discuss the age that this can happen, the causes and the steps you can take to manage your child's fears...
Why Does My Baby Grunt While Sleeping?
Have you ever heard and wondered “why does my baby grunt while sleeping?” It might sound confusing and worrisome at first but there are a couple of reasons why your little one grunts at night or while sleeping. In this article, we'll discuss the common reasons for...
Transitioning from a cot to toddler bed: When is the right time?
Are you dreading the big leap of transitioning from crib to toddler bed? Or are you thinking about it but not sure when is the right time? It can be an anxious time for parents so let's talk about the key things to be thinking about including the timing of the...
Wake Windows by Age: Help Your Baby Sleep Better With The Right Schedule
Wake windows by age are often misrepresented on Google. So we want to share with you our analysis AND experience of wake windows so that you are properly informed to make decisions for your baby or toddler's sleep. What are wake windows? Firstly, let's start with...
Should You Use White Noise For Your Baby’s Sleep?
One common tool parents use for infant sleep is white noise. In this blog, we are going to tell you when you should use it, and when you shouldn't. White (or even brown or pink – more on that later) noise is a combination of different sound frequencies blurred into a...
This One Tip Could Resolve Your Early Wakings
This picture is our youngest Malachy on a morning walk and falling asleep. He was so snoozy, he couldn't resist the motion of the pram. It was the second day in a row he had a short morning nap, even though he is on a 1 nap routine. We have friends over from...
Night Terrors & Nightmares In Children
Night terrors are often misdiagnosed. Lots of children do suffer from them, but many are believed to have night terrors when in fact it's just a bad dream, or they are waking up upset during the night because of an underlying sleep issues. So let's talk about what...
Hospital Bag For Baby
Ah.. packing the hospital bag. It's a big moment for many expecting parents but for many first time parents especially, it can be stressful knowing what to pack incase you miss something important! Well, this article will go through the hospital bag checklist of all...
When Do Babies drop to one nap?
When Do Babies Drop To One Nap? It feels only like yesterday that your little one has dropped down to 2 naps, morning and afternoon, but you are starting to think about when they go through the next nap transition and drop to a one nap schedule. But when do babies...
Dream Feed – Does It Help?
A dream feed - have you heard about it? Do you know what a dream feed is? For many families, a dream feed is what helps their baby 'sleep through the night'. But how does it work? And can a dream feed really help your baby sleep through the night? How does a dream...
