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13/01/2026

✨ SLEEP MYTHS DEBUNKED!

Throughout last week I broke down some of the biggest sleep myths parents are told.

Not to call anyone out — but to take pressure off.

Because when sleep feels hard, parents don’t need more rules or extremes. They need clarity, reassurance, and of course support that fits real life and a safe place for it.

If you’ve believed any of these myths, it doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong. It means you’ve been navigating noisy, conflicting advice while exhausted.

Sleep isn’t about perfection.
It’s about confidence, trust, development, and understanding what your child needs — right now.

If this series has helped you see sleep differently, save this post or share it with a parent who needs it.

If you’re ready for personalised sleep support, DM or comment 'YES' and I'll be in touch.

Thanks, Lynsey x

10/01/2026

Sleep myth #5: “My child must go into their cot asleep.”

This belief often comes from fear — fear of creating habits, fear of getting it “wrong”, or fear that sleep will never improve unless things are done perfectly.

But sleep is not that fragile.

Many children fall asleep with support and still go on to develop independent sleep when they’re ready. What helps most is not perfect transfers, but a sense of safety and predictability around bedtime.

Putting your child down asleep is not a mistake.
And it doesn’t mean you’ve set yourself up for long-term problems.

Equally if this no longer works, your child's sleep could be shifting and they may benefit finding their comfy sleep spot themselves - after lots of rolling around, standing up, siting down - The cot is the perfect place to practice these skills and we can't rush the process of falling asleep.

If this myth has made bedtime feel stressful or restrictive, you’re not alone — do what works best for your child and your family, and if things need to shift this is your sign to feel empowered to do so!

If this post has helped in any way, I'd love for you to save and share with anyone you know would find it useful too!

If you need a supportive guide for adapting to sleep shifts , DM or comment SLEEP below and I'll reach out to chat.

Lynsey x

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09/01/2026

Sleep myth #4: “I’ve made a rod for my own back.”

I know so many parents have either said this or thought it at some point - including myself - & often it's said with frustration, exhaustion, and guilt.

Responding to your child at night did not cause their sleep challenges. It met a need at that moment in time.

Children grow, change, and move through different stages. What works at one point may need adjusting later — and that’s not a mistake.

We adjust our strategies for so many aspects of parenting - we can include sleep in that list!

Support doesn’t break sleep. It builds the security and confidence that sleep grows from.

If this belief has been weighing on you, please know: you haven’t done anything wrong.

If you have found this reassuring, I'd be so grateful if you could save and share with someone you know would benefit too.

If you’d like support to gently adjust what’s no longer working, DM or comment 'YES' and I'll be in touch.

Lynsey x

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08/01/2026

Sleep myth #3: “After 3yrs, it's too late for sleep support”

I LOVE working with 3yrs + kids

WHY?

1) Seeing the transformation in their parents, after years believing it wasn't possible or it was too late - it's so special to be apart of this.

2) Communication - There is so many great tools to use with children 3+ which don't apply to babies and toddlers - the key one being COMMUNICATION!

I can see when I meet parents how isolating it can be during this time, especially when most sleep advice focuses on babies and toddlers.

But sleep is not a skill that expires. Children continue to develop emotionally, cognitively, and neurologically well beyond the early years, and sleep challenges often reflect what’s happening in their world — not a failure to “learn” sleep early enough.

Older children can absolutely be supported with sleep. It simply requires a different, more emotionally-aware approach that meets them where they are.

If you’re reading this and feeling a sense of relief, you’re not alone. Please know you haven’t missed your chance.

If you found this comforting, I'd be very grateful for you to save, share and tag other parents who can also benefit.

If you are ready to chat about I have supported other families and how I can help yours, DM or comment 'YES' and I'll be in touch.

Thanks, Lynsey x

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07/01/2026

Sleep myth #2: 'Swapping breastfeeding for formula = better sleep'

Too many of my sleep clients come to me with this belief, especially when sleep deprivation sets in, and the comparison trap is playing on their mind too.

Multiple night waking can be driven by a number of factors, development, environment, not always hunger.

Changing how a baby is fed doesn’t automatically change how their brain moves through sleep.

I like to remind ALL my amazing mama's that sleeping and breastfeeding are NOT mutually exclusive.

What matters most is finding sleep support that works alongside your feeding choices—not against them.

If this myth has left you questioning your instincts, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to choose between sleep and feeding in a way that feels wrong for your family.

If you have resonated with this, please like, save and share with other families who would benefit from this reassurance.

If you are ready to chat about support that respects both sleep and feeding, DM or comment BOTH, and I'll be in touch.

Thanks, Lynsey x

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06/01/2026

Sleep myth #1: “Cry It Out is the only way.”

This belief is incredibly common—and a method many parents have came to be and tried before believing it was the only way.

But sleep isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Children are not robots, and families are not identical. Sleep is shaped by development, temperament, emotional regulation, and connection—not just behaviour.

There are responsive, evidence-informed ways to support sleep that don’t involve leaving a child to cry alone. For many families, these approaches feel far more sustainable and aligned.

If CIO doesn’t feel right for you, it doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong.
It means you’re paying attention—to your child and to yourself.

Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be breaking down more common sleep myths and gently reframing what actually helps.

If this post resonated with you, It would mean so much to hit save and tag other parents who may find it useful too .

If this myth has kept you feeling stuck, you don’t have to navigate it alone—comment or DM STUCK to gain further guidance.

Thanks, Lynsey x

05/01/2026

There is so much sleep advice online—but not all of it is helpful.

Over time, certain beliefs get repeated SO often that parents start to assume they must be true.

I hear these myths almost daily from families who are doing their very best and still feeling stuck, exhausted, or full of self-doubt.

These are some of the most common sleep myths parents are told—often reinforced by late-night Google searches and well-meaning advice.

If you’ve believed one (or several) of these, you haven’t failed (I think I believed MOST), you’ve simply been navigating noisy, conflicting information without enough support.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be gently breaking each of these myths down—one by one—so you can understand what’s really going on and what can genuinely help your child’s sleep.

Save this post and come back to it, and tag any other parents you know will find this useful in the weeks to come!

If you’re looking for a calm place to start, comment or DM START, and I'll reach out for a chat.

Thanks, Lynsey x

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31/12/2025

As this year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to every family who trusted me to be part of their sleep and birth journey.

Inviting someone into such a vulnerable season of parenthood — often during sleepless nights, big emotions, and moments of doubt — is not something I ever take lightly. It has been an absolute privilege to support you, guide you, and watch your confidence grow as your family found its rhythm.

To those who are here quietly following, wondering if support might help — please know this: you are not doing anything wrong, and you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Support isn’t about “fixing” your baby, it’s about empowering you with the knowledge, reassurance, and tools to move forward with confidence.

Thank you again to every family I’ve worked with this year. I’m so grateful for your trust and for allowing me to do work that truly lights me up.

If you’re considering support — now or in the future — my inbox is always open

Thanks Lynsey x

13/09/2025

✨ From long bedtimes, multiple wake ups and now to sleeping through — here’s how I supported Emily (2 yrs old) in transforming her, and her parents nights and energy levels!

When Emily’s mum reached out, her biggest goal was simple but felt impossible:
👉 Shorted bedtimes and longer stretches in the night without a feed/ wake and to sleep in her own bed again (mum)!

At that point, Emily was waking repeatedly, only able to drift off by feeding, and needed her mum in the same bed the whole night just to stay settled.

Fast forward a short time and the transformation has been incredible 💫

✅ Emily now falls asleep without feeding
✅ She happily sleeps in her own bed
✅ Most nights she sleeps right through
✅ And when she does wake, a gentle hand or smoothing her pillow is all it takes to resettle

Her mum told me: “The results were beyond what we imagined. I only wish we had reached out sooner.” 💜

It was an absolute pleasure to work with this family and seeing mum's confidence sky rocket was incredible!

If you’re also longing for more restful nights, and your sense of empowerment back you don’t have to do it alone.💜

DM me “SLEEP” to start your journey today.

Thanks, Lynsey x

30/08/2025

✨ From a mum on her knees to a family finally sleeping again… ✨

Here’s what one of my wonderful clients shared after reaching out for support:

*“I cannot recommend or thank Lynsey enough! 🩷 My little one is 3. The past month had been the most challenging — he wouldn’t stay in his room, wouldn’t stay in bed, and was waking through the night with endless demands. This led to a very tired household and a mamma on her knees!

From the moment I contacted Lynsey, she deep-dived into every area of bedtime. There was absolutely no judgement, just reality and reassurance — sometimes it’s survival! Everything was slow, small steps… and my goodness it worked. Gentle doesn’t mean ineffective.

Lynsey’s support via WhatsApp, voice notes and calls was invaluable. Her tone, decisiveness, and science-backed advice were exactly what I needed when I was too tired to make decisions. She got us out of a spiralling situation and we’ve resumed sleep in our household! THANK YOU! 🩷🩷🩷”*

💤 Gentle support doesn’t equal ineffective — it means science-backed, realistic, and tailored to you.

👉 If bedtime battles or night-wakings are leaving you exhausted, DM me the word SLEEP and let’s chat about how I can help your family find rest again.

Thanks, Lynsey x

08/05/2025

💡 Choose benefits that actually allow you to benefit.

We talk a lot about paid maternity and paternity leave, workplace wellbeing, retention, and supporting parents, BUT how many of the current benefits on offer actually reduce stress at home?

Sleep deprivation isn’t just a phase—it’s a major contributor to burnout, absenteeism, and reduced productivity for working parents.

Over the last 2 years I’ve interviewed over 70 working mums facing sleep challenges who either are shortly going back to work, or have recently returned after maternity leave. Their biggest fears?

💜Being so tired they fear their long commute - A few women changed their job to remote roles due to this
💜Being less efficient and productive at work due to surviving on very broken sleep
💜Their line manager / boss will not understand their situation
💜Not being able to focus for worrying about their little one not napping at nursery

As an Infant Sleep Coach, I support families to get better sleep during some of the most challenging months of parenthood. What if that support was built into your benefits package.

Of course generic benefits such as snack boxes and gym memberships are contributory to great wellbeing, but let’s not forget sleep is a fundamental human need.

Imagine offering a resource that helps parents return to work feeling more rested, more energised, more present, and better supported.

💬 If you're an HR leader or decision maker who wants to create a culture that truly supports working parents, let’s talk. This might be the benefit your people didn't know they needed—but won't want to live without.

29/03/2025

🌸 Spring Forward with Confidence!🌸

The lighter mornings and evenings are here, the chill is fading, daffodils are blooming, and let’s be honest—mini eggs seem to be everywhere! 🐣🍫

With British Summer Time just around the corner, the clocks will 'Spring Forward' at 1am on Sunday, 30th March⏰.
If you've been working hard on your little one’s sleep, the idea of a time change might feel a little daunting—but don’t worry, you’ve got this! 💜

Here are 2 simple ways to handle the clock change, depending on what feels right for you:

✨ Option 1: Do Nothing
Some little ones adjust naturally within a few days! If you’d rather go with the flow, just carry on as usual, knowing that things will settle soon.

✨ Option 2: A Gentle Shift
On Saturday, move naps and bedtime 30 minutes earlier. To help them adjust, you can slightly shorten the afternoon nap by 15–30 minutes. But if they aren’t quite ready for the earlier bedtime, don’t stress!

💡 Your calm and confident approach will help your little one feel secure through the change. You’re doing amazing!

Lynsey x

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