by Seema Barua | Feb 21, 2023 | First Aid
When I work with families I am often asked about how to manage sleep around things such as: illnesses infections common colds signs of rashes Sleep is often disrupted for these reasons and it can be an extremely unsettling time for everybody. As a mum of 3 young girls...
by Seema Barua | Mar 14, 2022 | Baby Sleep
This year (2022), the clocks go back 1 hour at 1am on the Sunday 30th October. Even though the clocks only change by one hour, this can really upset a baby’s circadian rhythm (the internal process that regulates our sleep-wake cycle) leading to possible bedtime...
by Seema Barua | Nov 15, 2021 | Success Story
The Background 11 month old Quinn had generally been a ‘good sleeper’ – the issue was getting him to sleep. His parents would dread bedtime. They tried everything they could think of… Rocking him to sleep (sometimes for over an hour!); Lying him down, he’d fall...
by Seema Barua | Nov 8, 2021 | Success Story
The Background At 8 months old, Savannah had always been considered a ‘good sleeper’ and was in a regulated nap routine from 6 weeks old. At 4 months she was self settling at bedtimes and waking once a night. Naps were trickier as she was breastfed on demand and so...
by Seema Barua | Sep 22, 2021 | Baby Sleep
During their first 12 months, babies grow rapidly in the form of growth spurts – quick, intense periods of growth. It can appear to happen pretty much overnight – one day they fit just fine into that new outfit, the following day – they’ve no...
by Seema Barua | Sep 15, 2021 | Baby Sleep
The first thing to make clear is that your baby will have their own pattern of sleeping and chances are, it won’t be the same as any other baby you know so please don’t compare! Some babies love a good long sleep, others sleep in short bursts, some sleep through the...
by Seema Barua | Sep 8, 2021 | Baby Sleep
Ahh night feeds…a magical time for you and your little one to bond. But, it sure takes its toll and I don’t blame you if you’re wondering if now could be the time to drop night feeding. Between 3 and 6 months of age, your baby will need 1-2 feeds a night –...
by Seema Barua | Aug 29, 2021 | Toddler Sleep
As with all sleep-related issues, the key is getting to the source of the problem. When it comes to toddlers, there could be many reasons for resisting sleep at bedtime. Let’s take a look at a couple of the more likely reasons for resisting sleep at bedtime… 1 |...
by Seema Barua | Aug 20, 2021 | Baby Sleep
Following on from last week’s blog post about creating a smooth transition from basket to cot, this week we’re looking at how to create the perfect bedroom environment for your little one. If you’re a regular visitor to my blog, or you follow me on social media,...
by Seema Barua | Aug 12, 2021 | Baby Sleep
Official guidelines recommend a baby sleeps in a separate Moses basket or bassinet in the same room as its parents for the first six months at least to reduce the risk of SIDs. But, by this time your baby will have grown considerably, and may even be growing out of...
