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The Sleepless Mum’s Survival Guide: Navigating the Effects of Sleep Deprivation

by Seema Barua | Nov 24, 2023 | Baby Sleep, Motherhood, Sleep Deprivation, Toddler Sleep

Calling all exhausted Mums! I understand the daily battles you face, especially the relentless sleepless nights that seem never-ending. In the midst of nappy changes, feeding schedules, and endless baby cuddles, sleep deprivation can have serious consequences on your...

I’m Daisy First Aid Trained!

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...

Tips For Coping With Bedtime When Clocks Change

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...

Success Story | Rebecca and Quinn

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...

Success Story | Helen and Savannah

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...

Growth Spurts – What To Expect

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...

How Much Daytime Should My Baby Have?

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...

Dropping Night Feeds

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 –...

Toddler Bedtime Resistance

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 |...

Creating The Perfect Baby Bedroom Environment

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,...