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Fall Back: Surviving the Autumn Clock change
Panic not! Children and babies in particular are very adaptable and seem to adapt very well to changes in the body clock as long as they are managed and, if needed, adjusted gently. There are a few schools of thought when it comes to HOW to support your child with this so here are our top 3 strategies you can use in the coming days….
How to Get Sleep Back on Track after the Summer Holidays..
How we love the summer holidays especially after the last…well seems like forever! But now the ‘back to school’ ads are in full swing, Clarks have upped their game and are rubbing their hands in anticipation of the busiest period in their business calendar. It’s nearly time to go back to normal (boooo) which probably means back to routines including bedtime! So, rather than leave it until the day before, it is a good time to start thinking about bringing that routine back slowly but surely.
Here, we share some end of holiday tips to help get your family routine back on track, re-establish more age-appropriate bedtimes and get solid, effective and restorative sleep…..
Sleep On the Go
In truth, most adults and babies feel comforted by a bit of consistency such as eating and sleeping at (roughly) the same time every day however, you never want to feel so tied to a routine or schedule that you can’t get out there and enjoy the increasing freedom that we can now enjoy!
So, with that in mind, here are some tips on managing those playdates, coffees, classes and days out without the worry….
Sleep & Nutrition: Eating your way to a successful night’s sleep!
Nutrition plays a crucial role in many of the body’s functions and is one of the three main pillars, together with sleep and exercise. The three pillars are inextricably linked and focussing on the right nutrition can have huge benefits to (both yours and) your child’s sleep.
Success Story: From frequent night wakings, short naps & sleep associations to long naps and sleeping through the night!
At 10 months old, Callum’s parents were struggling with inconsistent naps, multiple night wakings and weaning him off rocking or feeding to sleep for both day and night sleep. With support from RestAssured and in under 2 weeks, Callum now sleeps through the night, has consistent, restorative naps and the whole family is much happier….and more rested!
“Being a first time mum I didn't know how to help Callum and was worried about him being upset. Knowing that I could help change his sleep without causing him distress was the best for our family. We all sleep so much better now and can fully enjoy his awake times!”
Is it Time to Ditch the Dummy?
In a dummy dilemma? Not sure what to do? Ditching the Dummy. A very personal decision and one that you absolutely should only make when YOU are ready. Many people will tell you that a dummy is bad for all sorts of reasons, however, in my mind and that of many other professionals, they definitely have their place especially with newborns up to around 4-6 months.
However, past this point, if your baby NEEDS the dummy to get back to sleep and you find yourself doing (what feels like) 150 dummy runs a night to replace it – then the dummy may have become a sleep crutch.
How to fix Early Wakings
The Early Bird catches the worm! Well, what if you’re not a bird and you don’t like worms? For those of us that like our sleep, this saying really does not help when your baby is waking at 4.30am ready for the day!
What causes early wakings? There are so many reasons (click here) however, what we are here to do today, is guide you when it comes to fixing it and stopping your baby or child waking so early!
How to get your newborn sleeping well
How do I get my newborn to sleep well? There are many things you can do to help your newborn (and you) to sleep well: Cherry & Elen from RestAssured Sleep Coaching give you the answers!
Naps: How & When to drop them
If you can rule out causes like over or under tiredness, room environment, hunger, sickness AND your baby is in the right age bracket, then it is likely that the time is nigh to drop a nap! Note the word USUALLY. All babies are totally unique and some may be ready to drop a nap sooner or later than this. So how do you know when it is the right time for YOUR baby?
Sleep with the Sniffles
As a parent, I have found that if you really want to get a healthy discussion started with a room full of parents, ask for an opinion on sleep training. Many jump straight to ‘cry it out’ (known also as the Ferber method) and assume it means lots of tears...for everyone but this is absolutely not the only way.