Frequently asked questions & answers
Baby Sleep
How many hours of sleep does a baby need each day?
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What are some tips to help my baby sleep through the night?
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How can I establish a bedtime routine for my baby?
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How do I transition my baby from co-sleeping to their own crib?
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Are there any techniques to help my baby nap better during the day?
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Why is my baby having trouble falling asleep at night?
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What are the common reasons for my baby's frequent night waking?
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How can I help my baby settle back to sleep after waking up at night?
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Is there a way to establish a consistent sleep schedule for my baby?
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What are some effective techniques to soothe a fussy or overtired baby?
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How do I manage sleep regression periods and get my baby back on track?
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Can you suggest some gentle sleep training methods for my baby?
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Why is my baby catnapping?
Cat napping is a very normal physiological stage that your baby goes through and can be caused by many things like overtiredness, dependent sleep associations and poor sleep environments. It can become an issue when day and night sleep is affected and your baby is constantly overtired. The awesome thing about catnapping is it is the easiest sleep problem to fix with great awake windows, a nap routine that supports longer stretches of sleep and a settling method to encourage self-settling and resettling.
I want to have a flexible routine that will work, is that possible?
Of course!
When making sleep changes, we base this on your unique family situation.
If you would like a flexible routine, great! If you would like something a little bit more structured, that’s great too! There is no right or wrong, only what is right for your family.
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What is the mini baby sleep program - sleep essentials, and how does it work?
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Are baby sleep programs effective in improving naps and night sleep?
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How early can I start a sleep program for my baby?
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What are the different types of baby sleep programs available?
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Are there any gentle or non-CIO (cry-it-out) sleep programs?
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How long does it take to see results from a baby sleep program?
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Can I customise a sleep program to suit my baby's unique needs?
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Are there any alternative approaches to baby sleep training?
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Are there any specific guides for dealing with sleep regressions in babies?
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How do I choose the right baby sleep guide that suits my parenting style?
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Can you suggest a guide that addresses co-sleeping methods?
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Is there a comprehensive guide that covers both naps and nighttime sleep?
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How can I access baby sleep guides or books in digital formats or eBooks?
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Do you use cry-it-out methods?
Nope! My sleep philosophy is based on gentle in-the-room methods, allowing you to be hands-on when settling your baby to sleep. I find this helps parents to feel much more comfortable when making sleep changes and then sticking to the methods with consistency for better results.
How long will it take to see improvements?
Generally, significant improvements start to happen in the first 3-5 days when starting a new settling method. It can take babies up to two weeks to adjust to new sleep routines and around 3-4 weeks for everything to consolidate when using gentle, in-the-room methods. Each family’s results will vary depending on their individual sleep goals, as there is no set time frame when improving sleep.
I live overseas; can I still work with you?
100% you can! I have worked with clients worldwide and have a great system that allows the follow-up support period to flow nicely through different time zones.
Should I book a consultation if my baby is in a sleep regression or wait?
100% Book in!
This is the perfect time to start making sleep changes.
Why?
Because passing through these phases requires revisiting your baby’s sleep foundations & we will do this throughout our consultation.
If your baby’s sleep was good before the sleep regression, it could take babies 2-6 weeks to pass through them.
If sleep is still not back on track after this point, then it’s time to make some gentle changes to get your sleep back.
My baby has reflux. Can you help?
When your baby has reflux, feeds can be difficult, and your baby can be in a lot of pain both during and after feeds.
Reflux needs to be diagnosed and treated by a doctor.
Some babies may not require medications; however, once your baby’s doctor is satisfied, your baby is feeding well, and you have the right medication or formula, then we can start your total support package and work on getting you more sleep.
Do I have to stay home for all naps during the 21-day support period?
No way! Let’s get you out and about for some of those naps if you would like to. Generally, I do recommend that over our support period you don’t book in too much, but by all means, please continue getting out of the house and living your life. The program allows for some flexibility.
Can this program help my baby sleep at night?
Yes! This program is going to focus on your baby’s day and night sleep. We will cover what is appropriate for your baby’s age overnight in terms of feed and wakes and how to reduce these.
Can this program help if I am feeding my baby to sleep?
Yes!
Feeding to sleep is a common sleep association that works well for many babies.
However, suppose you feel ready to move to a different way of settling your baby to sleep or need the ability to have other people put your baby to sleep other than just you.
In that case, this program will take you through the steps to do this using a gentle settling method.
I am currently rocking my baby to sleep, will the program work for me?
Yes!
Rocking or bouncing to sleep are common sleep associations; we refer to this as assisting sleep.
The gentle baby sleep program is perfect for moving away from these kinds of sleep associations and implementing a new way to have your baby fall asleep in their cot that feels comfortable to you.
P.S. – I used to be a rocker to sleep with Billy back when he was sleeping terribly.
You can’t be the cOoL pArEnTs if you’re constantly feeling burnt out & asleep on your feet
With the right steps, education and gentle methods to get your baby to sleep, a set of realistic expectations, and the support (and pep talks) you need to actually trust your parenting-gut, you’ll finally get the sleep you and your baby deserve, and feel like a fully-functioning human-snack maker again (#goals).
