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Baby & children's Sleep Consultant helping families with sleep from newborn, toddler to school age.

01/04/2026

“I was breastfeeding my 10-month-old 6 times a night… I didn’t know it could be any different”

This is something I hear all the time

So many mums believe that if they’re breastfeeding
broken sleep just comes with the territory

That reducing feeds means tears
Or giving something up before they’re ready

But that’s not the full picture

Sophie came to me feeling completely exhausted
Her little one was feeding to settle at bedtime
and waking multiple times through the night needing the same

She didn’t want to stop breastfeeding
She just needed it to feel more manageable

So we worked with that, not against it

Using the CALM framework, we gently separated feeding from falling asleep
And gradually reduced the night feeds in a way that felt calm, responsive, and realistic

Within two weeks, her little one was settling back to sleep without needing a feed each time
And by three weeks, they were down to just one planned night feed

No harsh methods
No rushing
No losing that feeding relationship

Just a steady shift that worked for both of them

You don’t have to choose between breastfeeding and better sleep

You can have both 🤍

If night feeds are starting to feel like too much, there is a gentle way through it
I’d love to help you find it

31/03/2026

Why consistency matters more than which approach you use

So many parents come to me saying
“I think I just haven’t found the right method yet…”

But here’s the truth

It’s usually not the method

It’s the consistency

Because sleep isn’t something your child just “does”
It’s something they learn

And they learn through patterns

Consistency doesn’t mean perfection

It means responding in a similar way
At a similar time
In a similar environment

Night after night

Even when it feels repetitive
Even when you’re tired

Because your child’s brain is constantly asking
“What happens next?”

When the answer is predictable
They learn quickly

When it changes every night
They stay stuck in the confusion

And that’s when it feels like nothing is working

This is why I always say

You don’t need the perfect plan
You need a plan you can actually stick to

Something that feels manageable
Something that fits your family
Something you can repeat, even on the hard nights

That’s where the real progress happens

In CALM, this is the Maintain and tweak piece

Holding steady
Adjusting when needed
Giving it enough time to actually land

If you’ve felt like you’ve tried everything and nothing has worked
You’re not failing

You might just need the right support to help it stick

And that’s exactly what I’m here for 🤍

30/03/2026

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF GOOD TODDLER SLEEP 🤍

“What should my toddler’s day actually look like?”

I get asked this all the time… and the truth is, it doesn’t have to be perfect to work

But having a rhythm to your day can make everything feel easier

Here’s a gentle, realistic example for around 18 months 👇

7:00am wake up
Keeping mornings consistent helps anchor their body clock, even if the night wasn’t perfect

12:30pm nap
Around 5 to 5.5 hours after waking
Simple routine, low stimulation, into a calm sleep space

2:30pm wake from nap
We’re aiming for 1.5 to 2 hours
If they sleep too long, bedtime often becomes a battle

7:00pm bedtime routine
About 4.5 to 5 hours after the nap ends
Bath, milk, story, song… same steps, same order

7:30pm asleep
Settling calmly, in their own space, without it dragging on for hours

Now here’s the important part 👇

This is not a strict routine you have to follow perfectly

It’s a guide

Because good sleep isn’t about rigid schedules
It’s about getting the timing roughly right and keeping things predictable

If your days feel chaotic, or bedtime is becoming a struggle
Often it’s just one or two small tweaks that make all the difference

You don’t need to overhaul everything

Just gently adjust and build from there 🤍

If you want help shaping a routine that actually fits your child and your life, I’m here

30/03/2026

You are scared to try again in case it doesn't work

But what if this time it does

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29/03/2026

SCHOOL AGE 🤍

“ I can’t sleep ”

It’s so easy to hear that and assume it’s avoidance
Or another delay tactic at bedtime

And sometimes it is

But very often… it’s completely genuine

Here’s what’s actually going on behind the scenes 👇

Their brain isn’t switching off

School-age children carry a lot in their heads
Friendships
School pressure
Emotions they don’t always know how to process

Without a proper wind-down
That thinking just keeps going

Lying in bed
Wide awake
Body still, but mind racing

Anxiety can creep in

This is the age where worries start to show up more

Worrying about not being able to sleep
Worrying about being awake on their own
Worrying about the next day

And the more they think about sleep
The harder it becomes

Their body clock is changing

As they get older, their natural sleep rhythm starts to shift later

So you’ve got a brain that won’t switch off
A bit of anxiety in the mix
And a body that isn’t quite ready for sleep yet

All while the alarm is still going off early for school

It’s a lot

So when your child says they can’t sleep
It’s worth pausing before assuming they won’t

Because often, they really can’t

And what they need isn’t pressure
It’s support, structure, and a way to help their mind and body wind down properly

If this is starting to affect their evenings or their days
it’s something we can absolutely work through together

I support families right up to age 12, so you’re not on your own with this 🤍

27/03/2026

⭐ Parent Story

“I didn’t recognise myself anymore…”

If you’ve ever sat in the dark at 3am wondering how you’re going to do another night like this… you are not alone

Maisie was waking every 45 minutes
Feeding back to sleep had become the only way
And what started as “just getting through” quickly turned into complete exhaustion

Crying on the bathroom floor
Snapping at each other
Feeling like you’ve completely lost who you are

This is the part no one really prepares you for

And it’s also the point where so many parents feel stuck
Because you’ve already tried things
You’re tired
And the idea of change feels overwhelming

But with the right support and a clear plan, things can shift

The CALM framework isn’t about leaving you to figure it out alone
It’s about giving you a step by step way forward that actually feels doable, even when you’re running on empty

And sometimes the biggest wins aren’t just the sleep

They’re the moments you get back

Sitting on the sofa together
Watching a film
Feeling like yourself again

That matters just as much 🤍

If this feels close to home, you don’t have to keep pushing through it alone
I’m here when you’re ready

26/03/2026

Sleep isn’t selfish

It’s part of feeling like yourself again

When you get a proper stretch of rest, everything feels a bit softer
The mornings don’t sting as much
You laugh a little easier
You have energy to enjoy the tiny moments instead of just getting through them

It’s not about chasing perfect nights
It’s about giving your body and mind the break they’ve been asking for

Because when you feel rested, everything else starts to flow — patience, joy, connection, calm

You deserve that

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26/03/2026

Which Option Is Right for Your Family? ⏰✨

Every child is different… which means the “best” approach to the clock change depends on *your* little one.

Easy-going child?
→ Do nothing or adjust on the day

Sensitive to change?
→ Go little by little and start this week

Got an early riser?
→ The Early Riser option is your best friend

Fancy those lighter summer evenings?
→ The Summer Fun shift is for you 🌅

There’s no one-size-fits-all here… just the option that works best for your child and your sanity.

Comment **SPRING** below and I’ll send you my free guide with simple, step-by-step instructions for every option 👇

26/03/2026

This is where most parents accidentally make sleep harder…

If your baby or toddler is:

• Waking multiple times a night
• Needing you to settle them every time
• Fighting naps or bedtime

…it’s not because you’ve done anything wrong.
It’s because they’ve learned to fall asleep a certain way.

And when they wake (which is completely normal), they look for that same support again.

This is where we gently shift things.
Not by ignoring them.
Not by leaving them to cry endlessly.
But by teaching them a new way to fall asleep that actually works long-term.

Because once they can do that…
✨ Nights become more settled
✨ Naps become easier
✨ You finally get your evenings (and sanity) back

You don’t need to “push through” exhaustion.
You just need the right plan.

If this sounds like your situation, I can help. Drop me.a DM to find out how.

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26/03/2026

When reassurance meets reality:

“Her advice was simple but rooted in understanding it actually worked.”

That’s what evidence with empathy does.

24/03/2026

The clocks are changing… but you’ve got options ⏰✨

If you’ve ever felt confused about what you’re *meant* to do when the clocks shift, you’re not alone.

The truth is, there isn’t just one “right” way to handle it.

In fact, there are 5 different approaches you can take depending on your child, your routine, and how much change you want to manage:

✔ Do nothing and let it settle naturally
✔ Shift everything gradually

Some families need a plan.
Some babies barely notice.
Both are completely normal.

This post walks you through all 5 options so you can choose what actually works for *your* family… not just what Google tells you 🙃

Save this for next weekend and thank yourself later. Comment SPRING if you want the full guide.

23/03/2026

Why Spring Forward Is Actually Good News ⏰✨

When the clocks go forward, that 6am wake up suddenly becomes 7am… and 7pm bedtime becomes 8pm.

For parents of early risers, this can feel like a little gift 🎁

And here’s the reassuring part…
Even if you do nothing at all, your child’s body clock will naturally adjust. Wake times will drift earlier again, and naps and bedtime usually settle back within a week.

Keep things simple:
Get them into natural light first thing in the morning, stay consistent where you can, and give it a few days.

And yes… grab that coffee ☕ you’ve got this.

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