Newborn
Confessions of a Sleep Consultant: The Jett Diaries; Week Four
Well, this week I must admit I have really struggled the time to write my blog; amongst other insignificant ‘stuff’ like going to the toilet, having a shower, eating, and sleeping. Jett has literally become my drip tray as I attempt to feed myself meals with one hand whilst he’s permanently attached to my chest,…
Read MoreConfessions of a Sleep Consultant: The Jett Diaries; Week Three
Dear Diary, I know I should practice what I preach, but today I am not feeling very “accepting” of babies not sleeping. In fact, after a week of crappy sleep, I am feeling anything but accepting. The only words which spring to mind are those I cannot express in this forum, and the feeling somewhat resembles the come…
Read MoreConfessions of a Sleep Consultant: The Jett Diaries; Week Two
Nothing like waking up to mastitis to pop the newborn love bubble… OUCH!! After one week I was actually feeling AMAZING….. Even planning to head back to Pilates! Body saying “um… no, little too soon Soph”!! – which I am told is usually what happens with mastitis (it creeps up on you just when you are getting…
Read MoreConfessions of a Sleep Consultant: The Jett Diaries; Week One
I really believe our children are our greatest teachers in life; in fact they are the meaning of (my) life.. The newborn phase teaches us so many things. It challenges us to the very core of our humanity, testing our limits of patience, love, sleep deprivation (aka torture), hygiene, energy, cleanliness, insecurity, resilience, endurance, strength,…
Read MoreConfessions of a Sleep Consultant: The Jett Diaries – The Beginning of the End
I am in the final days of what may possibly be my last pregnancy (if hubby has anything to do with it!). As my due date nears, I find myself overcome with mixed emotions; an overwhelming sense of sadness, gratitude, excitement, apprehension, grief, and wonder… Sadness that this may in fact by my last child, last pregnancy, last…
Read MoreEmotional Wellbeing and Sleep
Sleep and emotional well-being are synonymous. If our children are feeling insecure, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or they have been unable to express their feelings freely in the moment by day, it’s almost a guarantee you will see this behaviour ‘play out’ in sleeping difficulties at night: bedtime refusal and/or stalling, screaming, crying, tantrums at bedtime, dependence on mum…
Read MoreSleep tips for your baby 0-3 months
My very first video! A very brief summary of a few common issues parents experience in the first three months: 1. Catnapping 2. Day and night confusion 3. Requiring a lot of intervention from mum/dad to get to sleep and/or stay asleep And a few things we can do to: 1. Keep to an appropriate awake…
Read MoreIntroducing the bottle
Whether you wish to introduce a bottle to give mom some flexibility (or a much-needed break); or decide to introduce formula feeds, the following suggestions may help you make a smooth transition. To continue breastfeeding: Wait until your baby is at least one month old and breastfeeding has been well-established – to avoid nipple confusion.…
Read MoreWhat you can REALLY expect: babies and sleep in the first year
Pre-kids, I had no idea of the magnitude that sleep (or the lack thereof) would impact my life. There is a plethora of information at our fingertips, telling us when our baby should be sleeping through the night; and if we don’t meet these expectations, then we somehow feel like a failure of a parent – or something must be wrong…
Read MoreWhy won’t my baby sleep?
There are many reasons why sleep time may be a challenge for you and your baby. Here’s the top 10 reasons why your baby won’t sleep: 1) Too cold – Remember that inside your womb it is a nice and balmy 37 degrees celsius, and that our babies can’t regulate their own body temperature until they…
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