Are breastfeeding and sleep training mutually exclusive? A very common question among breastfeeding Mums. So here’s an interesting fact. Ready for it? Nobody sleeps through the night. You might think you do, or that you did before you had kids. You might think your partner does, but I assure you, they don’t either. Unless you’re…
What does iron have to do with sleep? Let me just throw a little disclaimer out in front of this post by saying that I’m neither a doctor nor a professional research scientist. I’m a sleep specialist with a fascination for all things sleep-related, and I follow the latest research and studies in the field.…
Standing in the cot is bound to happen at some point! If you’re reading this, you’ve likely got a little one that’s been vertical in the cot a lot, or perhaps falling asleep in an awkward position. Or you’ve heard that it can be an issue and you’re looking to learn how to deal with…
How does your baby sleep? Well? Or not so great? What is it about you having a lousy night’s sleep that makes everyone else so annoying? It seems that way, doesn’t it? Baby sleep habits strongly affect your sleep habits. You have a night of broken, interrupted, just plain lousy sleep, and the next day…
Let’s talk about the importance of sleep. Why is it so important? ‘Sleep is the power source that keeps your mind alert and calm. Every night and at every nap, sleep recharges the brain’s battery. Sleeping well increases brainpower, just as weight lifting builds stronger muscles, because sleeping well increases your attention span, and allows…
