Does A Bath Need To Be Part Of Our Bedtime Routine?
If you've read my blogs before, you'll know that I'm all about the bedtime routine! A predictable routine before...
Let’s Turn Around Your New Year Resolutions
Let’s Turn Around Your New Year Resolutions Do your resolutions seems out of...
Why Work With a Sleep Consultant?
How To Get The Help You Need With Your Baby’s Or Toddler’s Sleep If you are anything like me, you probably hadn’t...
Does A Bath Need To Be Part Of Our Bedtime Routine?
If you've read my blogs before, you'll know that I'm all about the bedtime routine! A predictable routine before sleep (both day and...
Let’s Turn Around Your New Year Resolutions
Let’s Turn Around Your New Year Resolutions Do your resolutions seems out of reach? It's...
Congratulations, Nikki Feller!
Congratulations to Nikki Feller for becoming a Certified Sleepy Lambs Sleep Consultant® today! Nikki is highly experienced, as a mother of...
Why Work With a Sleep Consultant?
How To Get The Help You Need With Your Baby’s Or Toddler’s Sleep If you are anything like me, you probably hadn’t heard of a sleep...
Is It A Nightmare Or A Night Terror?
I’ve had a couple of conversations with clients about the difference between nightmares and night terrors over the last week, which...
Toddler and Young Children Sleep Challenges
Sleep challenges are often associated with babies, right? But, how often have you been asked that all-important question, 'Is your baby...
Is Your Little One Getting The Right Amount Of Sleep?
It can be hard as a parent of a little one to know the amount of sleep they should be getting each day, particularly if they’re not a real...
Congratulations, Charlotte Hillyard!
Congratulations to Charlotte Hillyard for becoming a Certified Sleepy Lambs Sleep Consultant® today! Based in Essex, Charlotte is a mum of...
Congratulations Caro & Katie!
After two years of supporting families, Caro Graham & Katie Foster have been promoted to the position of Senior Sleepy Lambs Sleep...
What To Do If Your Baby Wakes at 5am Every Day
Early waking (I would say that it is anything before 6 am) is a very common issue with the families I work with and can be one of the most...
Working on Naps
When and How To Work on Daytime Sleep Daytime sleep is often the last piece that slots into place in the sleep jigsaw and can cause...
Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Clock Change
We’re Heading Into Summer, Baby! Brighter mornings, lighter evenings, BBQ’s and of course, sunshine! What’s not to love about summer?...
All About Safer Sleep
It can be daunting as a parent of a young baby to know what to do about safer sleep and know what the current guidelines are. I'm often...
Newborn Routine
Newborn routines can be a controversial topic, with strong opinions on both sides. From my perspective, as an experienced maternity nurse...
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...
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...
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...
New Year Sleep
January can often be a challenging month after all the excitement of Christmas but this year, even more so with all of us going back into...
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...
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...
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....
What is a Maternity Nurse?
A maternity nurse (official title maternity practitioner) specialises in the care of newborns and mothers in the postnatal period in their...
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...
Festive Sleep Disruption
Make Sleep a Priority This Christmas Christmas is looking a little different this year, and the run-up may well be less hectic for a lot...
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,...
How to Help Your Little One Sleep at Childcare
Top Sleep Tips for When Your Baby Starts Childcare Many parents are daunted by the thought of their baby or toddler starting childcare,...
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...
Sleep With Illness and Colds
It's that time of the year again. The days get shorter and cooler, always followed by colds and viruses. When your little one catches a...
Could Now Be The Perfect Time to Focus on Sleep?
Could The 2nd Lockdown Be The Time To Work On Your Little Ones Sleep? I'm sure we all remember the last lockdown all too well; I know I...
Sleep Environment
How The Right Sleep Environment Really Paves the Way for a Good Night’s Sleep Your little one’s sleep can be affected by the environment...
Special Time & Separation Anxiety
How You Can Help Your Toddler With Separation Anxiety I work with many toddlers and young children who struggle to go to sleep by...
What is a Sleep Consultant?
What is a Sleep Consultant, I hear you ask… A sleep consultant is likely someone you have never heard of unless you have needed to find...
When Good Sleep Turns Bad
What To Do If Your Baby Stops Sleeping There can be little else more disheartening than getting your baby into a good sleep routine,...
Fall Back
How To Get Through The Clock Change Autumn can be an excellent time for your little one's sleep – the darker evenings make it much easier...
The Five S’s of Newborn Sleep
How To Help Soothe An Unsettled Baby The first three months of your new baby's life are the most magical and often the most stressful and...
Going Back to Work
Whether you are only off for a few weeks or taking extended maternity leave, returning to work can be a challenging and stressful...
Cot and Room Play
A great way to help your little one feel happier in their cot and bedroom and so help with their sleep Cot, bed and room play is something...
Bedtime Routines
A Routine Can Be So Helpful In Getting Better Sleep For those of you who have read previous blogs of mine, you’ll know that I’m all about...
Dummies – Good or Bad?
Can Dummies Help With Sleep? When I have my initial consultations with new clients, I often find that they seem embarrassed to tell me...
Your Little One Has a Unique Temperament
You've heard the saying "every baby is different", and it's very true! We are all born with a unique temperament that shapes how we...
Congratulations, Lynda Stachowiak!
Congratulations to Lynda Stachowiak for becoming a Certified Sleepy Lambs Sleep Consultant® today! Lynda is a highly experienced and...
Nap Transitions
During the first year of his life, your baby will go through a few nap transitions, from over four naps per day down to just two by the...
Developmental Milestones
And How They Can Affect Sleep It can often be hard to tell what is causing your little one to wake more regularly in the night or take...
Nightmares or Night Terrors
Did you know that nightmares and night terrors are completely different, and how you respond to them should be different too? Nightmares...
Ways to Help Your Little One with Teething
And Hopefully Get Some More Sleep! Teething can cause real disruption to your little one, especially when it comes to their sleep. Some...
The Dreaded 4 Month Sleep Regression
And How To Deal With It! When I speak to parents about their little one’s sleep challenges, so many of them say that their baby slept...
Ease The Distress of Teething
Every child reacts differently to teething, some babies sprout their first tooth without many issues, but for many babies (and their...
Tummy Time
Tummy Time Is Important And How It Can Help With Sleep! I’ve had a couple of conversations this week about tummy time and how it can help...
Congratulations, Sally Visser!
Congratulations to Sally Visser for becoming a Certified Sleepy Lambs Sleep Consultant® today! The memory of babies who struggled with...
Moving Your Baby To Their Own Room
Moving your little one to his own room can be very stressful for both parents and the baby. Keeping your baby in your bedroom for the...
Congratulations, Chloe Seeley
Congratulations to Chloe Seeley for becoming a Certified Sleepy Lambs Sleep Consultant® today!
Helping Your Baby with Summer Sleep!
How To Get Good Sleep During Hot Weather And Brighter Mornings Hopefully, we should start to see some warmer weather across the UK over...
What is Colic?
Help! My Baby Cries a Lot & Won’t Settle The first few months of your baby’s life are often a rollercoaster with incredible highs and...
Help – My Newborn Sleeps All Day & Is Awake ALL Night!
Help Your Baby Sort Out Their Days And Nights If this applies to your baby, first of all, don't panic! It's pretty common for tiny babies...
Life Under Lockdown
Children's Sleep in Isolation We are living through extraordinary times now, and I know that many people, myself included, are feeling...
Breastfeeding and Sleep
How to Feed and Co-sleep Safely With Your Baby Many parents I speak to are under the impression that a breastfed baby will automatically...
Fun Activities For Your Family
Activities Are Cancelled. School's Off. What Can You Do With The Kids? Sadly, the coronavirus currently is or soon will be affecting...
Coronavirus, Babies, & Sleep
With Coronavirus or Covid-19 at the top of the news right now, you’re likely looking at ways to keep your family healthy. Sleep can go a...
Moving Your Little One Into Their Own Room
According to Safer Sleep Guidelines, for the first six months of your baby's life, it is safest that they sleep in a cot or crib in the...
Alexa, Put the Baby to Sleep!
Alexa, Help My Baby Sleep! Don’t you wish that it was that easy? Just ask technology to put your little one to sleep. It’s definitely...
The Importance of Communication
Good communication is an essential tool when families look to improve their little one's sleep. It is particularly important when dealing...
Pancakes For Sleep
RECIPE These Pancakes Are Good For Sleep! Your toddler will love them! Happy Pancake Day! It’s Shrove Tuesday – a day my kids look...
Bonnie Bairn Fair
Bonnie Bairn - Scotland's Largest Baby and Family Fair This week has been a busy one for me, not least because my two kids have been off...
Moving Your Toddler From a Cot to a Bed
When is the right time to move your little one out of their cot and into a bed? It's a common question from parents of toddlers and young...
The Challenges of Reflux
So many of the families that I speak to regarding sleep have little ones who have or have had reflux. It is the most common medical...
Congratulations, Julia Seggie
Congratulations to Julia Seggie in Ireland for becoming a Certified Sleepy Lambs Sleep Consultant today!
New Year, New Beginnings
January is a great time to have a look at your little one’s sleep routine January is often seen as a time of new beginnings and holds the...
Managing Expectations
So, the big day is nearly here! I hope everyone is feeling festive and full of the joys of the season! I thought I'd end my Christmas...
Coping with Illness
This week my Christmas Sleep Survival blog is around coping with illness and the disruption it can cause with your little one's sleep....
Making Sleep a Priority
In my festive sleep series this week, I thought I would talk about the importance of making sleep a priority for your little one (and...
Travel Tips for Toddlers (and babies!)
This may be the most magical time of the year but it can also often bring challenges with it in terms of your little one’s sleep! I’m...
Bedtime Battles
I’m sure that many of you have been there - struggling to get your toddler or young child into bed at the right time. Toddlers can be...
What is Colic?
My Baby Has Colic and Won't Sleep! UGH! If you're reading this, I'm guessing you have an adorable tiny newborn who has colic, or you...
Congratulations, Louise Millard!
Congratulations to Louise Millard in Bristol for becoming a Certified Sleepy Lambs Sleep Consultant® today! Louise is a mum of 3, and very...
Fall Back – Don’t Dread the Clocks Changing
Are You Worried About Fall Back Disrupting Your Sleep Routine? We've Got The Answers For You Here to Keep Your Baby and Toddler's Sleep on...
What is a Sleep Consultant?
As I'm relatively new as a Sleep Consultant, I've had a lot of questions from people, and many seem curious about what a sleep consultant...
Fall Back – Daylight Savings & Baby Sleep
Once upon a time, changing the clocks back meant that you could lie in for an extra hour! Well, that was likely before you had kids!...
Welcome to My Blog!
Thank you for joining me! My name is Caro Graham, and I live in Edinburgh with my husband Paul and our two children. We experienced...
Congratulations, Katie Foster!
Congratulations to Katie Foster for becoming a Certified Sleepy Lambs Sleep Consultant® today! Katie is based in Staffordshire and a mum...
Congratulations, Caro Graham!
A huge congratulations to Caro Graham in Edinburgh for becoming a Certified Sleepy Lambs Sleep Consultant® today! Caro is a mum of two and...
Congratulations, Hadassa Goldberg
Congratulations to Hadassa Goldberg in London for becoming a Certified Sleepy Lambs Sleep Consultant® today!
Congratulations, Fiona Carroll!
Congratulations to Fiona Carroll in Dublin, Ireland, for becoming a Certified Sleepy Lambs Sleep Consultant® today! Fiona runs Slumber...
Congratulations, Jennifer Pritchard!
Congratulations to Jennifer Pritchard, in Glasgow, for becoming a Certified Sleepy Lambs Sleep Consultant® today! Jen runs The Healing...
It’s All About Balance – Late Nights & Irregular Schedules
Going on vacation? Grandparents Coming To Visit? If you’re worried about breaking the “rules” when it comes to sleep, try not to! Balance is the key when it comes to having babies, toddlers and children out of their routines. Travel, guests, special events and holidays can all bring later nights, or sometimes life happens. Making […]
Mouth Breathing and Sleep
Is Your Baby or Toddler Mouth Breathing? Learn Why it's Important For You & Your Little Ones to Breathe Through Your Nose! Breathing....
Sleep Like An Olympian!
As we watch, the best athletes worldwide are competing in the Olympic Games and soon the incredible Paralympic Games. I'm glued to the TV...
Sleepy Lambs Checks Out Fidgetbum
Let’s face it. There are many sleep gimmicks out there. I speak with families all the time who have spent a lot of money on products, just...
Short Naps?
It’s a common sleep challenge. The classic 40-minute nap. It's barely enough time to make a cup of tea or have a shower! Why is it always...
Short Naps? Toddler Sleep Challenges?
Short Napper? It’s a common sleep challenge. The classic 40-minute nap. Why is it always 40 minutes? Sleep science. We all have sleep...
When Will My Baby Sleep
Will my baby (or toddler) "grow out" of their sleep challenges? That's a great question, and one I'm asked all the time. "Won't they just...
Baby Waking All Night?
Meet Kim, Kate & Emma! This week I answered three questions, from Kim, Kate and Emma. Kim has an adorable 4-month old who is a...
My Toddler is Waking 3-4 Times a Night
This week, I’ve answered a question from Patricia, who is struggling with her 3.5-year-old and waking up 3-4 times a night, looking for...
Does Your Toddler Need a Feed in the Night?
Does your toddler really need a feed at night? Sleep challenges for toddlers and young children can be more challenging to resolve than...
7 Tips For Surviving Sleep Over The Holidays With Babies & Young Children
The holiday season has begun, and it can be so magical as a parent of babies and young children! Seeing friends, visiting relatives,...
Baby or Toddler Waking Up Too Early?
Tired of early morning wake-ups from your baby or toddler? Get the tools to help your little one learn to sleep later in part 1 of this blog post.
Welcome To Sleepy Lambs!
Hi, I’m Mary Foster! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a mum of 3 (all born within three years), and I have been there in the depths of sleep...