Sleep Boutique Sleep Consultant

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Did you know I support families with twins, triplets and beyond?!

They may have been born at the same time but each child is still an individual regardless of whether they are a twin, triplet or beyond.

They will have 👇

👶Different temperaments & personalities - one child may adapt much more quickly than the other.

👶Different sleep needs - they may not naturally be tired or ready for sleep at the same time.

👶Different settling preferences - what works beautifully for one may not work for the other.

👶Waking each other - particularly during night wakes or naps.

👶Developmental changes/regressions — one child may be going through a sleep disruption while the other isn't.

👶And one may be the perfect sleeper but the other/others may face challenges.

When working with a family of multiples I look at various strategies and methods and adapt accordingly, depending on the individual child and family and what their goals are.

If this is something you are struggling with we can work towards a solution. Follow the link 🔗 in my bio to book your FREE 15- minute discovery call.

Red flag Friday ⛳️

Today I am discussing mouth breathing.

This photo reminded me why I always encourage parents to pay attention to persistent mouth breathing. It's something we're having assessed again too.

Sleep-disordered breathing occurs when a child's breathing is partially or repeatedly disrupted during sleep. This can make their body feel as though it needs to work harder to breathe, leading to restless, poor-quality sleep.

When this happens, a child's body may trigger its natural stress response, causing frequent waking, difficulty settling back to sleep, or unsettled nights. Over time, disrupted breathing can affect both the quality and quantity of sleep they get.

Babies are naturally designed to breathe through their noses.

Nasal breathing helps to:

* Filter and warm the air they breathe
* Support healthy oxygen and carbon dioxide regulation
* Promote deeper, more restorative sleep

Persistent mouth breathing is one possible sign of sleep-disordered breathing

The signs of sleep-disordered breathing often fall into two categories: what you notice during the day and what you notice during the night

Awake behaviours

* Irritability
* Regular mouth-open posture
* High energy levels or hyperactivity
* Dark circles under the eyes
* Challenging behaviour
* Daytime tiredness
* Emotional sensitivity
* Frequent blocked or congested nose
* Poor appetite or fussy eating

Sleep behaviours

* Loud or noisy breathing
* Regular snoring
* Sweating during sleep
* Restless sleep
* Coughing, choking or spluttering during sleep
* Bedwetting
* Sleeping with their mouth open
* Brief pauses in breathing
* Frequent night waking or inconsistent sleep
* Sleeping with their head tilted backwards
* Parasomnias (such as sleepwalking, night terrors or confusional arousals

I believe that every child has the potential to sleep well.

I believe in fixing a problem rather than placing a Band-Aid over it.

This is all covered and broken down in your sleep assessment, and it is completely your choice to pursue it further.

Some children need sleep support; others need underlying concerns addressed first. I take an honest, individual approach with every family.

When your child's sleep isn't going to plan, it's completely understandable that you may start looking for solutions and want to switch things up. Before you start to implement new strategies ask yourself:

* Why is this happening?

* Is your child overtired?

* Are their awake times right for their age?

* Is there something affecting their comfort, routine or environment?

Looking at the root cause is often the key to creating lasting sleep changes 🤍

🚩 Tomorrow for Red Flag Friday • I'll be sharing some signs that your child's sleep struggles may need a closer look.