So you have a brand new baby at home and you are enjoying all those cuddles and that new-born scent that is just divine. One question that you will be asked A LOT is, “Does your baby sleep well?”

Sleep in infants can be great and it also can be difficult making it very frustrating and exhausting for the parent and carers. So what does infant sleep look like?

Let me tell you, new-born babies up to the age of about 12 weeks only have 2 sleep cycles. In this weeks podcast I explain exactly what they are, what they look like and what happens during these cycles.

That catnapping podcast I talk about today...HERE is the link

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

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It’s that time, to drop another nap and your little toddler is now going to be chasing you around the house on just 1 nap a day! When will this happen, how will you know it is time and how on earth do you handle this?

Today’s podcast I am going to explain it all to you and help guide you through it to make it an easy transition from your child and you! Whether your little one is on a long or short morning nap and you wonder what this means for early wakings or bedtimes in the evening I have you covered in today's podcast!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

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Every winter we dread the clocks going back especially for those who have early risers in their home. It's no fun with darker mornings and colder days. With the clocks going back 1 hours how on earth is this really going to impact my child's routine? In this week's bonus podcast I explain just how you can prepare your child for the even per clocks changing so it is all a little easier and smoother for them and you!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

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It is a super exciting milestone at least I found it was, switching from the cot to a toddler bed! There are some factors in which you have to consider to make this transition smooth. Many of us wonder when it might be time to go for it, what bed is best to use so in today’s podcast I want to help you work out the right time and also give you some helpful tips on how to go about it.

Books recommended by Big Little Feelings you may like to use to help your child through this switch - 

I Sleep In A Big Bed

Big Kid Bed

Your Own Big Bed

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 We have all seen the beautiful pictures on social media of the Montessori bed in the beautiful decorated child’s bedroom and all dreamt of creating that Pinterest worthy bedroom ourselves and I know it is possible, because I can see it...it is there on social media right! But how practical is the Montessori bed? When is the Montessori bed best introduced? Is it worth it because surely the child can just climb in and out when they want at any point during the night – but, that’s the idea right? Does this not pose a safety issue? 

Is this something you want for your child?

Let me dive a little deeper into this for you in today's podcast so you can make an informed decision on whether to create that Pinterest worthy beautiful bedroom with the adorable Montessori bed!

I would also love to hear from you about this topic! Have you got the montessori floor bed? When did you introduce it to your child and how is it going? Drop me an email or connect with me over on my social media and let me know! The links are below!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

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There will come a point that I am sure you will feel has come around way to fast when your child needs to say goodbye to that lovely lunch time nap they are having. Your peaceful couple of hours you had to catch up on your “to do list”, house admin or even just sit down and enjoy a quiet cup of tea and some lunch is gone and your toddler sleeps no more!

So when does this happen and how do we manage this?

In this week's podcast I dive deep into this for you, the signs you will see it is time to make this transition and how to make this transition gently and with ease and also what to do with your toddler when that nap is gone!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

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I have lost count how many times I have heard teeth get the blame for sleep disruption in my career as a sleep consultant. Yes,'tis true that teething causes discomfort and yes, can and does cause sleep disruption but let me let you in on a little secret...teeth are not always to blame and there are other reasons your baby is producing excessive amounts of drool and having bouts of diarrhoea...

Listen to today's podcast as I explain these reasons, the signs, symptoms, and solutions to teething discomfort with a sprinkling of some fun facts I am pretty sure you do not know about when it comes to teething..!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

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Do you have a cat napper? A baby who struggles to nap perhaps only to wake 30-40 minutes later? Well today's podcast is for you! 

Lessons in catnapping! Ever wondered why your baby is cat napping every. single. day? Ever wondered if there is anything you can do about it? Ever wondered if it is normal or not?

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Peaceful nights to you all,

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Can you belive it the summer is almost over and school is on the horizon? Time sure flies when you are having fun! 

This weeks podcast I am talking about preparing your child for starting school. Whether that is their 1st day or heading back after a summer break this applies to all. I practice what I preach and do all that I talk about in my home to prepare both leo and Chloe for starting a new term. 

Getting back into the swing of day to day life, getting up early again and dressed and out the door in time for the school gates opening can be a shock to anyone's system so listen out for my top tips on how to manage this with ease and calm and for those starting a new nursery or school for the first time I have you covered with my top tips on preparing your child for this exciting milestone that is about to happen!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

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This week is a very special episode where I am talking to Rachel, a wonderful mum, as we wrap up a 2 week sleep journey with her 9 month old baby girl called Freya. 

Freya had an extremely strong association of feeding and parental presence to sleep. For bedtimes and naps Freya only ever fell asleep on the breast and she needed a lot of rocking and physical help from mum to finally drop off to sleep. Some days it took nearing 40 minutes to get her to sleep leaving mum feeling trapped and exhausted. It was just not sustainable anymore.

The evening bedtime came and Freya was unsettled within the first 2 hours and nights were tricky. Often feeding a lot in the night which affected her interest in solids and milk the following day. 

In this call you will hear how much has changed in just 2 weeks even with a break in the middle to cope with a heatwave and being ill, what is next in terms of routine for little Freya and how to manage those days when routine goes out the window!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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