Calm Tots Sleep Consultancy

14/01/2024

02/11/2023

Remember all little one's are different and have individual sleep needs 😴. Charts can be a helpful guide. Are you struggling with your little one's sleep? Why not book a free call ☎️ so we can chat about it ♥️

30/10/2023

Dummies can be great for young babies, helping them to settle and calm.

Are you having to get up several times a night because your little one’s dummy has fallen out?

When to “ditch the dummy” is very much a personal choice.

There are several ways to achieve this:

Going Cold turkey can work really well for some babies; they may just need a little extra help to settle by shushing, patting, rocking or a technique that works for your little one.

If your little one has a dummy during the day, remove it during their wakeful times. Toddlers can respond well to the dummy being replaced by a comfort object such as a small teddy, doll or blanket.

It's often easier to remove the dummy from daytime naps first. Try removing the dummy just after they have fallen asleep; if they start to wake, try reassuring them with a comforting pat or verbally shushing them. Should they get really upset, pop the dummy back in and then try again either in the same nap or the next day.

Next, try working on the night-time sleep using the same method as above. You may find that you have a few rubbish nights initially, but hopefully, the transition doesn’t last long.

Cold turkey or a gradual approach? It’s up to you. You know your little ones best, how sensitive they are and how much support they are likely to need.

27/10/2023

Dummies can be great for young babies, helping them to settle and calm.

Are you having to get up several times a night because your little one’s dummy has fallen out? 🤦‍♀️

When to “ditch the dummy” is very much a personal choice.💁‍♀️

There are several ways to achieve this:

Going Cold turkey can work really well for some babies; they may just need a little extra help to settle by shushing, patting, rocking or a technique that works for your little one.😴

If your little one has a dummy during the day, remove it during their wakeful times. Toddlers can respond well to the dummy being replaced by a comfort object such as a small teddy, doll or blanket.🧸

It's often easier to remove the dummy from daytime naps first. Try removing the dummy just after they have fallen asleep; if they start to wake, try reassuring them with a comforting pat or verbally shushing them. Should they get really upset, pop the dummy back in and then try again either in the same nap or the next day.🤷‍♂️

Next, try working on the night-time sleep using the same method as above. You may find that you have a few rubbish nights initially, but hopefully, the transition doesn’t last long.🌗

Cold turkey or a gradual approach? It’s up to you. You know your little ones best, how sensitive they are and how much support they are likely to need.🙂

11/10/2023

Such lovely feedback - thank you ♥️

28/09/2023

Dropping from 2 to 1 nap 😴

This can be tricky, but hopefully, this post will give you a few tips to help you negotiate this transition. It can take time, patience, and a little bit of tweaking to establish this new routine. 🤣

Start by reducing the morning nap down gradually to 30 minutes.⏰

Gradually push the nap back later in the morning, moving towards midday.⏰

This may result in your little one needing an earlier bedtime initially, roughly 5-6 hours after the nap. This, however, can result in early morning wake-up times. Don’t worry; this can be adjusted once your little one is established in their new routine.

So, your new routine may look like this at the beginning, as your little one will probably struggle to get to midday😴

Nap 11-1 pm

Early Bed 6-6.30 pm

Moving towards

Nap 12-2 pm

Bedtime 7-7.30 pm

If that’s what works for you.

Don’t forget there are likely to be days when your little one may still need two naps which is totally normal. Don’t worry! You haven’t failed or done anything wrong – tomorrow is another day.🙂

Save this post or tag a mum who may find this useful. 😊

23/09/2023

Hi, my name is Chris, and I’m a qualified sleep consultant and mother of twins.

At Calm Tots, we believe that every family and every child is unique. That's why we take a personalised approach to sleep coaching, tailoring our service to fit your family's specific circumstances, your little one's temperament and your parenting style. Our approach is holistic, and we look at all aspects of your little one’s day.

We can help your journey to better sleep by first setting realistic age-appropriate sleep expectations and giving you the confidence and support you need to make the changes YOU WANT TO MAKE WHEN YOU FEEL READY.

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If you would like to know how we can work together, why not book a free initial consultation call so we can have a chat about getting your little ones' sleep back on track?

23/09/2023

11/09/2023

There are three things I highly recommend to help optimise your little ones' sleep environment. Creating a calm, relaxed bedtime can help your little one settle and drift off to sleep more easily.

Use black-out blinds to make your little one’s sleep environment super dark and calm. Melatonin levels begin to rise when it starts to get dark, helping to promote the feeling of sleepiness. Babies start to produce their own Melatonin from around 12 weeks. Daylight inhibits the production of melatonin.

Use white or pink noise and keep it on for the whole duration of the nap or sleep. This can help to block out background noise, which can disturb the quality of your little ones' sleep.

Keep your little one’s room cool; between 16 – 20 degrees is an ideal safe temperature. Make sure your little one is wearing suitable clothing for the time of year. Many children wake early in the morning, especially in the cooler months. Popping a pair of socks on can help.

Having issues with your little one’s sleep? – Pop your questions below. Or go to our website and book a call www.calmtots.co.uk 💜

04/09/2023

How long is your little one awake between naps?

I am sure you have all read many charts showing average awake times for various ages.

These do vary and can be very different in what they recommend.

Whilst they can be useful, individual babies, toddlers and school-age children have different sleep needs and different amounts of time they can stay awake for.

Many parents get stressed trying to stick to wake windows that are just not right for their little ones.

They do work beautifully for some – but definitely not for all.

Keep an eye out for your little ones' sleepy cues to help you judge when they need a nap or bedtime.

Sleep can vary from day to day and you may find your little one is more sleepy for their first morning nap than one later in the day.

How do you judge when your little one needs a nap? Comment below💜💜

31/08/2023

Bedtime battles are totally normal with toddlers. If you are struggling with bedtimes why not pop over to our website and book a free call and let's chat about it💜

25/08/2023

Hi, my name is Chris, and I’m a qualified sleep consultant and most importantly, a mother of twins.💜

👶👶As a mother of twins, I experienced first-hand the overwhelming exhaustion that goes hand in hand with babies who don’t sleep well.😔

At Calm Tots we believe that every family and every child is unique. That's why we take a personalised approach to sleep coaching, tailoring our methods to fit your family's specific circumstances and parenting style.💜💜

Navigating parenthood's sleep challenges can be extremely tricky and exhausting.😴
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Are you struggling with your little one’s sleep? Are they:
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· waking multiple times at night?
· having difficulty in settling to sleep?
· needing to be rocked or fed to sleep?
· unable to nap?
· waking up super early?


Then why not book a free initial consultation call so we can have a chat about getting your little ones sleep back in track.🤔💜