The Sleep Nanny Podcast

 Mum guilt – this is a real thing! Especially if you are a mum that works, or you have your own business, because your work can dominate your thoughts a lot. Sometimes we can think “Was I fully present” or “Did I rush the kids too much…?” But sometimes doing things just for us, guilt free, can be a really great trait to demonstrate to your children. Learn to master your morning with our 1-page p...

Co-sleeping and various sleep products cause controversy around sleep safety but it’s important to be in the know. In this video I delve into what parents really need to know and how to stay safe with your baby. Download your free quick guide to learn how to create a safe environment for your baby whilst they sleep —> download HERE Become a Sleep Nanny Insider – it’s Free! Weekly inspiration, s...

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Living in a digital age filled with distractions presents even more ‘mum-guilt’ and knowing how to navigate this all new! We are the first generation to have to figure out how this all fits into parenting and how we do the best by our children who are growing up in such a technologically advanced world now. I’m exploring how we can be present and engage with our children and maintain a healthy env...

Understanding how to respond to little ones depending on their unique temperament traits will help you to find the most effective way to help them sleep soundly too. We know that one size does not fit all. The way your friend parents her child might work brilliantly for her but potentially be disastrous if you were to do the same. This episode is for you if you want to gain an understanding of how...

Why is it that some babies start sleeping through the night blissfully within just a matter of months while yours seems to be taking forever? Of course, we are all different and what fits for your little one won’t suit another at all. But there are some key principles that will help us to determine the most suitable way to help our little ones sleep soundly so that you don’t watch your little one...

 What is ‘animated wake up’? It is a technique used to show a child that it’s time to get up. It can also be used to break the cycle of repeated behaviour, such as saying “Go back to sleep”. If a child is up and down from bed numerous times, there comes a point where you need to break this. If your child won’t settle back to sleep, don’t just pick them straight up. If you have entered the room, s...

What is over parenting and can you really do too much for your little one? Babies and young children learn so much from us as their parents, care-givers and role models and it’s a minefield for us as we bear a lot of pressure to ‘get it right’ I believe ‘getting it right’ simply means doing your best and sometimes we look to learn more about how children develop and what they need so that we can d...

There can be a vast difference between one child’s age and another, who are both starting school at the same time. It may be that your child has just turned 4 (a Summer baby) or that they are almost 5 (an Autumn baby) Regardless of your child’s age, a period of adjustment is on its way. If your little one has been used to long days at nursery, it’s easy to assume they will cope with the transition...

Most of us with young children are used to being yanked from our sleep by the calling, crying or prodding of a little one! Parenting young ones is exhausting and we’ll often sleep until we’re needed again. The thing is, the way sleep works, there are times in our sleep cycle when we’re ready to wake and times when we are really not! Even if we haven’t had enough sleep, waking at the end of a sleep...

Although Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a medical condition and not something we treat at The Sleep Nanny®, it can still be helpful to be able to spot the signs which can hinder your progress with sleep training. Signs to look out for are: Audible Mouth Breathing This is different to open mouth breathing – sometimes known as ‘catching flies!’ If the breath goes in and out through the mouth, whi...

We hear this a lot! As a parent it’s not unusual to think ‘maybe I’ve got a unique child and we’ll have to just put up with this.’ You’ve probably tried lots of things, most people think this is them. Take a moment to consider this… How Long Did You Try One Thing For? You may have tried for a couple of hours, a couple of days, maybe even a handful of nights. But if you don’t get fast results you m...

The simple answer to this question (when can I start sleep training?) is that babies are most receptive to sleep training from 18 weeks old. If you’re not at that stage yet, don’t worry as you can still do what we call ‘sleep prep’. This is about setting cues and rhythms to help you baby recognise when it is sleep time. This stage is all about practise. When your baby is ready for sleep training,...

A lot of parents find that at 4 months of age, their baby’s sleep patterns change. This is usually called a 4 month sleep regression, but is that really what it is? It can often be seen as a regression but here I share with your four ways to help you manoeuvre your way through this. For a handy reminder at your fingertips, I’ve created a printable cheat-sheet for you. You can download it for FREE...

Travelling with small children needn’t be a hassle. In this video I share with you 4 tips on how to avoid ‘throwing things off’. For a handy reminder at your fingertips, I’ve created a printable Quick-Guide for you. You can download it for FREE >> Download free Quick-Guide. Become a Sleep Nanny Insider – it’s Free! Weekly inspiration, support and goodies Submit

In this fascinating discussion with leading child nutritionist Lucinda Miller, Lucy Shrimpton and Lucinda uncover brilliant feeding strategies for babies. Become a Sleep Nanny Insider – it’s Free! Weekly inspiration, support and goodies Submit

Two year olds start having 5 am wakings for the following reasons: They are overtired Most two year olds are having way too much fun to want to nap and will not show many signs of needing a sleep so it’s up to you, the parent to know better and get that 2 hour sleep in every day! Bedtime creeps later or becomes inconsistent We see a lot of two year olds and their increased stamina fool parents int...

 Why go for a red night light? The dim red colour does not affect our night vision in the way that regular lights do. This is especially helpful for […]

 Be prepared for some changes at this stage but don’t write off your challenges to a regression and put it out of your control – This is an excuse. […]

 It’s difficult to know when a baby is ready for night weaning as it differs greatly from child to child. To help you with this challenging phase, let’s explore […]

We appreciate the challenges having twins brings. In fact, we have a little tribe of twin mums on our consulting team! Check out our ‘Twin Talk’ episode of The Sleep […]

 Maybe you’ve heard this term or even tried it but what is it and how does it work? I’m going to answer 4 common questions about this method to help you determine whether or not it’s for you… What is Pick-up Put-down? It is quite as it sounds in that, when your baby is fussing you pick her up, you soothe and calm her and then place her back down again while she is still awake and aware of going...

 Self soothing is a term that often gets thrown into the pool of Ferberizing, Controlled crying and leaving little ones to cry in order to self soothe…But none of […]

Helping sleep deprived families when little ones are not sleeping as well as they could be – that’s the role of a Sleep Nanny. It’s still a profession many are […]

 None of us like to hear our babies cry but it is how they communicate when they are little. You might feel an urge to ‘make it stop’. The […]