We’re Heading Into Summer, Baby! Brighter mornings, lighter evenings, BBQ’s and of course, sunshine! What’s not to love about summer? Well, let me tell you...daylight saving is not to love! That pesky hour that changes twice a year and usually just when you thought...
Alexis Halley Reade
Blackout Solutions
Lighter Mornings... Brighter Evenings... Most of us can't wait for the spring/summer months, but it can start to play havoc with our sleeping babies and especially the older children, the ones who can talk and argue the fact it's not nighttime because "it's not dark...
Nap Schedules for Your Baby
Why a Schedule? If you're anything like me, I would sit there telling anyone who would listen that my unborn child would fit into my life…*Cue raised eyebrow pose* Once he was born, it seemed like he'd received the memo... that was until he decided sleep was no longer...
Wake Windows…What Are They And Why They Matter!
What is a Wake Window? To put it simply, it is the amount of time between a baby waking and going back to sleep. As a new Mum, I had no idea what a wake window was. I just assumed that if the baby was tired, he would sleep. After all, that's what we do! But no,...
Getting Sleep Back On Track
The Aftermath... Whether it be a break away, school holidays, Christmas or visitors to the house, I hope you had a wonderful time; albeit busy and at times, stressful, but overall, I’m sure it’s been a magical experience all around! At a guess, you were running...
Christmas Prep – Part Three – Managing the Day!
Here is the final part of my trilogy for you! That means THE day is nigh! I honestly look forward to nothing more than an over-indulgent meal surrounded by my favourite people with a glass (or three) of my favourite tipple usually slumped in front of the TV....
Christmas Prep – Part Two – Sleep Environment
This week I want to help you set up the room to help your little ones transition to sleeping in their new space as easily as possible. This is always a nerve-wracking time for me. First, the fear of your usually happy baby screaming the house down (especially if it's...
Christmas Prep – Part One
2020!! What an extraordinary year! The year we all stayed home! For some, this might have been a blessing; for others, they can't wait to break free. Because of this, I thought it would be a good idea to help you prepare for the Christmas festivities as we have the...
The Infamous 4 Month Sleep Regression
And Why Everyone Talks About It! You've probably heard friends talking about it? Or you've seen a discussion on social media? Or worse, you're bang smack in the middle of it! Whatever the reason, it's important to understand why it happens and why it's the most...
Baby Mama Anxiety – It is REAL!
And You Are Not Alone! I know this because I felt it. I still feel it most days (although much less so now - thank goodness)! That intense feeling builds up the more out of control I feel, the pressure I put on myself to make sure my boy is not overtired, undertired,...