Video Tips

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... 

Can you really 'spoil' a baby by holding them too much?

The short answer is, no! 

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. 

'Bad Habits'? Or solid foundations for a healthy love of sleep?

If you're blaming yourself for your child's dependency on you at sleep time, stop and listen.  I have some thoughts.

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. 

Why does my 3yo wake up so much overnight?

How attachment focused sleep support differs to other approaches that are reliant on separation & disconnection.

Click 'YouTube' to read the description and find out what this family discovered. 

When to move your toddler to a bed?

Four questions to help you answer this one, yourself.

For more info on how to make the move, check out my Toddler Technique video series & membership. (Price increase coming, September 2024)

https://katiesbabies.com.au/katies-toddler-technique

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.

3 Tips for managing a Sleep Crisis with your baby. 

If you're really struggling with acute sleep deprivation, it might be time to employ some short term emergency measures, while you come up for air.

Try not to worry about forming bad habits. If you've reached crisis point, the geography of where or how you sleep is irrelevant.  Getting more of it with as little disturbance as possible is what's really important.

Is your toddler still waking all night?

Does your toddler wake multiple times overnight to be fed, hugged, patted or rocked back to sleep? 

https://katiesbabies.com.au/katies-toddler-technique