Paediatric Sleep and Parenting Podcast with Rachael Wilson

So you have a brand new baby at home and you are enjoying all those cuddles and that new-born scent that is just divine. One question that you will be asked A LOT is, “Does your baby sleep well?” Sleep in infants can be great and it also can be difficult making it very frustrating and exhausting for the parent and carers. So what does infant sleep look like? Let me tell you, new-born babies up to...

It’s that time, to drop another nap and your little toddler is now going to be chasing you around the house on just 1 nap a day! When will this happen, how will you know it is time and how on earth do you handle this? Today’s podcast I am going to explain it all to you and help guide you through it to make it an easy transition from your child and you! Whether your little one is on a long or short...

Every winter we dread the clocks going back especially for those who have early risers in their home. It's no fun with darker mornings and colder days. With the clocks going back 1 hours how on earth is this really going to impact my child's routine? In this week's bonus podcast I explain just how you can prepare your child for the even per clocks changing so it is all a little easier and smoother...

It is a super exciting milestone at least I found it was, switching from the cot to a toddler bed! There are some factors in which you have to consider to make this transition smooth. Many of us wonder when it might be time to go for it, what bed is best to use so in today’s podcast I want to help you work out the right time and also give you some helpful tips on how to go about it. Books recommen...

 We have all seen the beautiful pictures on social media of the Montessori bed in the beautiful decorated child’s bedroom and all dreamt of creating that Pinterest worthy bedroom ourselves and I know it is possible, because I can see it...it is there on social media right! But how practical is the Montessori bed? When is the Montessori bed best introduced? Is it worth it because surely the ch...

There will come a point that I am sure you will feel has come around way to fast when your child needs to say goodbye to that lovely lunch time nap they are having. Your peaceful couple of hours you had to catch up on your “to do list”, house admin or even just sit down and enjoy a quiet cup of tea and some lunch is gone and your toddler sleeps no more! So when does this happen and how do we manag...

I have lost count how many times I have heard teeth get the blame for sleep disruption in my career as a sleep consultant. Yes,'tis true that teething causes discomfort and yes, can and does cause sleep disruption but let me let you in on a little secret...teeth are not always to blame and there are other reasons your baby is producing excessive amounts of drool and having bouts of diarrhoea... Li...

Do you have a cat napper? A baby who struggles to nap perhaps only to wake 30-40 minutes later? Well today's podcast is for you!  Lessons in catnapping! Ever wondered why your baby is cat napping every. single. day? Ever wondered if there is anything you can do about it? Ever wondered if it is normal or not? This weeks podcast I explain 5 reasons why your baby may be cat napping, I am going t...

Can you belive it the summer is almost over and school is on the horizon? Time sure flies when you are having fun!  This weeks podcast I am talking about preparing your child for starting school. Whether that is their 1st day or heading back after a summer break this applies to all. I practice what I preach and do all that I talk about in my home to prepare both leo and Chloe for starting a n...

This week is a very special episode where I am talking to Rachel, a wonderful mum, as we wrap up a 2 week sleep journey with her 9 month old baby girl called Freya.  Freya had an extremely strong association of feeding and parental presence to sleep. For bedtimes and naps Freya only ever fell asleep on the breast and she needed a lot of rocking and physical help from mum to finally drop off t...

Oh my, is it really that time for the lunch nap to be gone? Somewhere between the age of 2.5 and 3 years old your little one is going to be showing signs of needing to drop that lunch time nap.  But what are those signs? Does it happen earlier than 2.5 years? Does it happen later than 3 years? How do you drop that nap and what next? Todays podcast I explain in details all the signs that you m...

Becoming parents the first time around we are overcome by all the items on sale in stores willing us to part with our money, telling us we NEED it and because it looks pretty and we want the best for our baby we buy it. And pretty much everything else on the shelf as well! But in reality do you really need it? Aside of the obvious strollers and cribs let's get to the nitty gritty of the shopp...

Holiday season is well and truly underway but what does that mean for routines? Many parents like to have a structured routine at home but when on tour a go with the flow outlook is preferred but what does that mean for naps and night sleep? Is napping on the go you want to do more of when on holiday, perhaps you plan on later dinners with the family and hoping for longer lie ins the following day...

You have finally nailed that sleep! You are happy with night sleep, those pesky naps have been nailed and now your little one is off to daycare and you are thinking "what if that nap does not happen" or " what happens if it is only 40 minutes long"? It is very normal to have these thoughts and be concerned. I sure had them when both Leo and Chloe started nursery. But, don't worry, in today's podca...

To complete my mini series all about childcare options this weeks short podcast I explain exactly what a nanny share is and what their roles and responsibilities are.  Knowing your side of the roles and responsibilities is key when it comes to a nanny share so understanding all of this before you go into it is a good idea! Get yourself in the know with this week's podcast!   Please feel...

Spring is in full swing and summer holidays are nearing. I love this time of year, the hotter the better for me and yes, we all like to spend a lot of time near the beach and water to cool us down especially with children. But we also need to be very thoughtful when it comes to fun on the beach and even in our own back gardens with the paddling pools.  This week Jayne from Daisy First Aid kin...

Hiring a childminder may be your preferred choice when it comes to childcare for your family. But what is a childminder exactly, what are their roles and responsibilities? This week I talk you through all of this and more, the cost and what you should be looking for in a childminder. Please feel free to share this podcast with all your Mummy and Daddy friends and let them know I am here to help yo...

It's that time, your child is going to daycare but what day care is available to you and what does that day care look like?  This week I am discussing the nursery setting. Did you know there are 2 types of nursery settings you can choose from? Do you know what nurseries provide and what to look for when viewing a nursery? I walk you through all of these questions and more in this weeks podcas...

I am kicking of a little mini series all about childcare options. At some point your little one may need to go into childcare but where on earth do you start and what are your options?  This week I am discussing about hiring a nanny. I have a lot of experience in this area as I was a nanny for 20 years before Leo was born. I talk you through the process of hiring a nanny, what to look for in...

When I was pregnant first time round I said to myself, I will try breastfeeding, if it works then great, if not, no problem, formula is there for a reason..." Cue Leo, born after a long and painful delivery and the breastfeeding journey began. Spoiler alert, all I can say is how much those hormones come into play....then round two when Chloe was born...the breastfeeding journey commences again......

Yup, it has happened to the best of us, baby wakes at 5am and has done a smelly poo! Let's get real here, it is not fun and your baby s awake and needing a nappy change and no hope of going back to sleep again...it's not a fun way to start the day for sure!  This weeks podcast episode I explore the possible reasons why it may be occuring and possible tactics you can try to delay that 5am alar...

When you change something your child expects on a regular basis or perhaps you are sleep training your child you may have endured an "extinction burst". You may not have know what it was at the time or perhaps you are wondering what this is exactly, what it "looks like"? In todays podcast I explain what an extinction burst actually is, when you may encounter them and how you can support your child...

Naps are a massive part of your child's life in the first 3 years. Over the course of these years that do go fast (trust me!) their day time sleep changes A LOT and knowing the signs to when their day time naps need transitioning is a huge part of the night time sleep puzzle.  Today I am talking about the 3 - 2 nap transition which usually occurs somewhere between the age of 7 - 9 months but...

Today I am talking about the importance of bath time in the bed time routine, why it is best to include bath time before bed (clue it is a little science based..) my tips on bath time safety and of course some playful ideas to help those who find bath time a little bit of a struggle...

Part 2 is here of my mini series where we hear from Mum's in their own words as to why they reached out and hired a sleep consultant.  They had done the googling and read the books and asked friends yet sleep was still not great.  They explain their "why" and their process in the sleep teaching journey! Please feel free to share this podcast with all your Mummy and Daddy friends and let...