Hello Moon Sleep

Home
United Kingdom
Tadcaster
Hello Moon Sleep

Attachment focused infant & toddler sleep support using gentle strategies! No sleep training or CIO!

12/03/2026

Ok sorry for reeling you in there, but truly the only way self-regulation can be built is from consistent co-regulation from a young age.

Self-soothing is the ability to move from a state of dysregulation to a state of calm without any kind of external input. Babies can’t achieve this - it’s neurologically impossible for them! The part of the brain responsible for it (prefrontal cortex) doesn’t start developing until around 3 years old and doesn’t finish developing until our mid 20s. And tbh I’m sure a lot of us still need external input to help us calm down when we’re upset! They need us for co-regulation. They need us to exchange our calm to help build the necessary long term foundations for self-regulation.

Responding to your baby overnight on little sleep is hard I know, but if they are calling out for you overnight, it’s because they need something that they can’t fix themselves! And remember comfort is a thing all of us need too!

If sleep has become unsustainable and your baby is crying out a lot overnight there are things we can look at to help address this, in ways that are responsive! Give me a message if you need some help with your little one’s sleep 💜

09/03/2026

Now this might be the complete opposite of what you’ve been told, but when a baby or toddlers nervous system is under-stimulated it can lead to bedtime battles like frequent night wakes, bedtime resistance and fidgeting.

So if your bedtime routine currently isn’t working, and they seem to have a lot of frenetic energy, they might need some extra proprioceptive and vestibular input! You could try things like:
🌙 pushing/pulling exercises
🌙 massage
🌙 deep pressure cuddles
🌙 slow rocking
🌙 gentle swinging

Because sometimes finding the right kind of stimulation at bedtime, instead of less, can lead to better sleep!

How do you help your little one to get the last of those wiggles out?

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day to all of you. Mothers. Daughters. Grandmothers. Sisters. Friends. I see you - mothering, working, carrying that mental load, cheering others on. You’re all amazing and I’m so grateful to be supported by all of you 💜

Keep doing what you’re doing, the world needs more women like you!

Tag below those who cheer you on and keep you going, let’s show them some love! 📣

06/03/2026

You don’t need to choose between responding to your little one and also getting better sleep. There is another way!

If you think you need some support that’s both responsive and evidence based, then please send me a message and let’s chat about how to move forward. You don’t have to figure it out alone 💜

25/02/2026

Who among us doesn’t wake up overnight for a drink or a wee, for some reassurance from a bad dream or because you need to flip the pillow around to the cool side?

But did you know that humans are designed to rouse between sleep cycles to check in with our body and surroundings for signs that we are safe to carry on sleeping? In adults that’s around every 90-110 mins and in little ones up to around three that’s every 45-50mins.

The difference is, when we wake overnight, our developed prefrontal cortex helps us to self settle back to sleep. Our bodies know it’s safe to continue sleeping. Little ones don’t have this - they need time and experience of their needs being responded to over and over again. They need us to help them!

The goal here shouldn’t be “how can I get my baby to sleep through the night” and instead should be “how can I best support my little one overnight to achieve more efficient sleep, in a way that’s developmentally appropriate”. This could be by looking at overall sleep in 24 hours, by addressing red flags, with connection, or by simply lowering expectations around what’s normal 🌙

24/02/2026

Because it is a vast and complicated place when it comes to sleep support, heres my thoughts about how you should approach finding somebody you can trust to help you wade through it 💜

My inbox is always open for any questions you may have!

18/02/2026

A few of you said you are currently battling through frequent night wakes, so I hope you find this post helpful!

If you’ve explored these but are still struggling, or you’d like a bit more support then please get in touch! All links are in my bio and I’m always happy to chat over DMs too!

#̭parentingtips

17/02/2026

There’s so many different illnesses flying around at the moment! We’ve talked before about how best to approach things like sleep with a poorly child but parenting whilst feeling like c**p is really hard!

I want to know your top tips on how to parent when all you actually want to do is lay under a blanket doom scrolling! Let’s help each other out and share in the comments!

16/02/2026

Your little one has finally fallen asleep, you’ve come downstairs excited to catch up on some Netflix. But 45mins later you’re running back upstairs to resettle!

False starts are very common but very frustrating! So let’s get into some reasons why this could be happening:

😀 Under-tiredness: not being tired enough means there’s not enough sleep pressure to help them fall asleep and to stay asleep. Remember we all have a set amount of sleep we need in 24 hours, it could be that you’re aiming for too much!

💜 Need for connection: our little ones need connection to feel safe, calm, to produce oxytocin and to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. Make sure they are getting plenty of opportunity to connect with you on the lead up to bedtime.

😭 Dysregulation: although the term “overtiredness” is used far too often, you can be too dysregulated to fall asleep - too much sleep pressure can raise your cortisol levels and puts your body into a state of fight or flight. Be careful about sleep distribution during the day - they may need a shorter final wake window.

🎓 Developmental: babies brains are learning new things all the time, the architecture of the brain is rapidly changing, separation anxiety can increase… There’s so much going on that of course it can disrupt sleep! I know I don’t sleep as well when my brain has taken in a lot of information! Make sure they have plenty of time during the day to practise new skills, and include peek-a-boo style games to help develop object permanence!

I hope this helps! Sorry if your step count goes down though!

14/02/2026

And I don’t just mean having a solo poo or a walk around the supermarket!

It’s hard taking care of tiny humans, you deserve a few moments today of self care! I really hope you give yourself even 10 minutes of something today that brings you peace and a bit of joy. Happy Valentines! 💜

11/02/2026

For some reason there seems to be a bit of a misconception that babies need 12 hours of sleep overnight, but to be totally honest with you, this is untrue and quite unrealistic for most!

The truth is, the majority of babies only need 10-11 hours of sleep overnight. And for some, this can even be as low as 9 hours!

In fact, for a baby aged between 4-11 months, the average amount of sleep they need over a 24 hour period is 12-15 hours, and for those low sleep need babies, this can be as low as 10 hours!

Hope this helps!

06/02/2026

It’s my birthday month! As a present from me, there’s 20% off the Moonbeam package for the rest of the month!

It’s my 1:1 email package which means sleep support directly to your inbox. Perfect for families with one or two sleep problems or for those who just don’t have time for a call (or don’t like talking on the phone!)

It includes an analysis of a detailed intake form & a 7 day sleep diary!

Want to know more? Give me a message - I’m always happy to chat!

Address

Tadcaster

Website

http://hellomoonsleep.co.uk/, https://calendly.com/gemma-hellomoonsleep/15min

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Hello Moon Sleep posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Hello Moon Sleep:

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Tadcaster?