How to manage sleep when your child is unwell
Ongoing colds and illnesses through infancy and the early years can often frustratingly impact sleep, just at a time where you’re trying to embed changes. Here are some tips for managing sickness and supporting your child to sleep more independently again as soon as they are better.
I think my toddler hates their cot! Should we transition to a bed?
Here’s a really common scenario … Your lovely toddler is between 18 months to 2 years and has been sleeping well but then, seemingly out of the blue, starts to battle going into the cot and doesn't want to go to bed. Sound familiar? Read on to find out more about manage this issue.
Why darkness is best for sleep
In the early years with my boys, I used various triple-layer blind and curtain systems and copious duct tape to blackout their bedrooms, until I chanced up single blind that actually worked. Read on to find out why darkness is best to promote sleep.
Understanding and managing teething
Teething can be a frustrating period across the early years for you and your child. Knowing what to expect and how to manage your child’s comfort can help. Read more about what happens when your child gets a new tooth, how to assess teething symptoms and the home-management strategies that are evidence-based for providing the best relief.
Diagnosing and managing cow’s milk allergy (CMA)
Allergies can cause unsettled sleep and more frequent night waking, as well as skin, gut and respiratory symptoms, so getting to the bottom of the food that is causing problems is likely to unlock better health, wellbeing and sleep for your child.