FAQs

Babies have different sleep patterns than adults. They sleep in shorter cycles, and their sleep architecture includes more light sleep (REM) and more frequent awakenings. This doesn’t mean something is wrong with them—it’s just their natural rhythm. Understanding your baby’s sleep cycle and how their needs evolve over time will help you create realistic expectations and know what solutions will work best.

Babies give us signals when they’re ready to nap, and it’s crucial to respond to these early cues. Some common sleep cues include: Rubbing eyes or ears Yawning Becoming fussy or irritable Staring off or seeming “spacey” Why do Early Cues Matter? If you wait too long to put your baby down for a nap, they may become overtired, making it harder for them to fall asleep or stay asleep. Timing is everything and an overtired baby is something you want to avoid!

The sleep environment plays a big role in how well your baby sleeps. Factors like room temperature, noise levels, and even the color of the walls can all affect sleep. By optimising the sleep space to be cool, quiet, and dark, you can set the stage for better sleep. Using tools like white noise or a sound machine can also help babies (and parents!) sleep more soundly- and this is backed by research!

A sleep consultant can help you save time, energy, and frustration by providing you with a clear, tailored plan that addresses your baby’s sleep challenges. Instead of spending hours sifting through online forums, you can have a step-by-step guide that’s based on evidence and designed specifically for your baby’s needs.

Sleep training refers to a set of techniques designed to help babies learn to fall asleep independently and soothe themselves back to sleep when they wake during the night. Sleep training methods vary, but they generally aim to teach babies how to self-soothe without relying on external sleep associations, like rocking or feeding. While some sleep training methods involve allowing babies to cry for short periods (commonly known as controlled crying), other methods are gentler and involve less crying. The key point is that sleep training is not about leaving your baby to cry it out for long periods. Instead, it’s about providing the structure and support necessary for your baby to develop healthy sleep habits in a safe and loving environment.

Day naps are a crucial part of your baby's overall sleep needs, being beneficial for: Physical and Mental Development Mood Regulation Improved Night Sleep

No, there is no scientific peer-reviewed evidence to suggest that sleep training is harmful to babies. In fact, the research overwhelmingly supports that sleep training, when done properly, can have numerous benefits for both babies and parents. Whilst there are many 'opinions' out there, none of these can be backed up by any form of scientific research and rest assured, there is a lot of research in this space! Sleep is healthcare and without sleep your baby just cannot thrive!