Video Tips

Don’t worry if your baby needs you a lot for sleep. 

For decades, there’s been endless chatter about making babies "independent sleepers" as quickly as possible, but let’s put things into perspective: It’s completely normal for your baby to rely on you for sleep until they feel ready to do it on their own. We don't expect them to become independent at eating or walking by turning our backs & leaving them on their own to figure it out.  Why should sleep be any different?

Does your baby fight every nap, only sleep for 20–30 minutes, and pop awake the second you try to put them down? 

• The most likely reason your baby resists naps  

• How common advice about overtiredness might be making things harder 

• A simple challenge to test if your baby actually needs more awake time 

• How to help your baby nap longer—without the stress!  

DOWNLOAD my 4–6 Month Sleep Guide

 https://katiesbabies.com.au/4-6-months
 

When Will My Child Sleep on Their Own? (The Truth About Independent Sleep!) 

• How co-sleeping can actually support independent sleep
• How children learn through observation and mimicry
• When kids naturally start seeking their own space
• Why pushing independence too soon can backfire

Floor beds...

Why do some sleep consultants love them while others can’t stand the idea?  

If you're relying on prescribed awake windows to help you with your baby's next nap, in this week's video I explain why it might not always work out as well as you think it should.

Walking on egg-shells; Stacey's toddler sleep story.

Stacey came to me when life was feeling downright impossible. Her 14-month-old son, Maynard, was such a light sleeper that Stacey and her husband couldn’t even flush the toilet or flick a light switch without risking a wake-up. Their TV? Permanently on mute. Sound familiar? 

Steph's Toddler Sleep Story.

Steph's a lovely client of mine who came to me when her 1yo was breastfeeding 10 times a night.  In her story, Steph reflects on just how draining things felt before we started working together. 

She also shares what set my approach apart from the publicly funded sleep school she had already tried.  You'll hear about the most important thing she learned about her son’s sleep—and the surprising and refreshing aspect of my support that she never expected! 

Worried about breastfeeding your baby to sleep?

Have you been warned that it's a bad habit needing an urgent fix? While it can be problematic for some, in most cases it works just fine. Be cautious about relinquishing it solely based on the opinions of others, as you might unintentionally remove the simplest way to settle your baby to sleep during the most demanding phase of your parenting journey.

What does a sleep consultant know about potty training? 

Fair question! But honestly, it comes up all the time, so here are a few of my thoughts, tips and philosophies on the matter.  

Over tiredness does NOT prevent sleep!

Let’s bust one of the most common myths in parenting forums: "Your baby isn’t sleeping? They’re probably overtired." 

Dummy (or teddy) throwing

Are you repeatedly scurrying back in to rescue a dummy that's been flung out of the cot again? If this feels all too familiar, it could be due to one of these two reasons... 

I don't 'train' babies to sleep... I take care of all the other stuff so sleep can take care of itself!

Help...my toddler won't take no for an answer overnight!

Maybe you're tired of those middle-of-the-night feeds, or perhaps you're getting up five times to rock your toddler back to sleep. Whatever the situation, here's my number 1 tip. 

Does your toddler keep running out of their room at bedtime, 

asking for another drink, bathroom break, or "just one more" story? If so, here are 4 things for your to consider.

Free toddler bedtime guide

Why short newborn naps are NOT a cause for concern

Worried about your newborn's short naps? Don’t be! In this video, I’m breaking down why short naps are completely normal and nothing to fix. Your baby’s short naps won’t harm their brain, won’t leave them overtired, and definitely don’t reflect on your parenting skills. 

Want more on newborn sleep and what NOT to stress about? Download my free Newborn Guide here: https://katiesbabies.com.au/newborn-handbook 

Why I don't teach spaced soothing

In the world of infant sleep, spaced soothing is like that relative who is always invited to gatherings but you secretly hope will skip the party!!!

Why? Because it goes against the attachment-focused approach that’s at the heart of my work, and one of the main reasons parents choose me to help them with their little one's sleep. 

False starts:  Why does make baby always wake up within the first hour, after going to bed?

Its hard to know for sure.  Like many challenges with infant sleep, there can be several possible causes. I'll run you through them.

How do I get my baby to fall asleep without being held (and without sleep training)?

It takes a while for babies to feel safe and confident enough to settle and sleep without us. And this is normal. The good news is we can invite change while honouring their need for closeness.