Aoife Sheehan Child Sleep Consultant

Aoife Sheehan Child Sleep Consultant Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Certified with the Family Sleep Institute
Mom of 2 👶🏼👦🏻
Helping Families to Get Better Sleep Welcome!

I'm Aoife, a certified paediatric sleep consultant and a mum to two energetic young boys - both of whom threw me their unique curveballs when it came to infant sleep. If you have found my page, you are probably in the midst of navigating the challenging waters of sleep-deprived nights. I’ve been there too and understand the toll it can take on the whole family and on your entire life. My fascinati

on with sleep began long before I became a parent, but it ignited a true passion in me when my first son arrived - he was a natural sleep thief! Exhausted yet determined, I delved into the science of infant sleep, eagerly reading every book, article and Instagram post I could find. After encountering too many sleep-deprived nights, I reached out to a sleep consultant, and I am not putting it lightly when I say that she changed my life! After implementing her recommendations, the improvements we saw were immediate. And getting a few hours of solid, unbroken sleep each night made me feel human again. This sparked a drive to shift my career path so that I could help other families in the same way she had helped me. My training with the world renowned Family Sleep Institute has equipped me with comprehensive, evidence-based and science-backed knowledge necessary to offer families the information, strategies, and holistic support needed to get better sleep. My primary degree in social science, coupled with my professional experience has provided me with the problem-solving skills essential for supporting you and your family to solve the continually shifting puzzle of sleep, regardless of your parenting style.

The “do I drop the nap?” era 🫣If your 2-year-old is suddenly fighting the nap, don’t panic - resistance doesn’t always m...
20/04/2026

The “do I drop the nap?” era 🫣

If your 2-year-old is suddenly fighting the nap, don’t panic - resistance doesn’t always mean they’re ready to drop it. Keep offering for at least 2 weeks before you decide. Most still need it!

This routine helps keep things predictable while you figure out what your toddler needs.

Save this for the days you need a reset. And if you’re stuck in the “nap or no nap” spiral, DM me, I’ve got you.

sleeptips

16/04/2026

3 and 5 year olds have a lot to say. A LOT. 🫠

By now, most little ones are fully on one nap a day. But if yours is still hanging onto that morning nap, cap it at 30 m...
15/04/2026

By now, most little ones are fully on one nap a day. But if yours is still hanging onto that morning nap, cap it at 30 mins max to protect the afternoon nap - and to not interfere with bedtime!! 😴

If your toddler has suddenly decided sleep is optional, this routine might help reset things.

Save it, try it, and if you need backup - you know where I am.

13/04/2026

School drop-off complete. Coffee poured. Time to finally hear what my sister’s been going through for the last 2 weeks 😅🎧

Welcome to toddler territory 🎉 This is often when the 2-to-1 nap transition starts creeping in and bedtimes get...intere...
11/04/2026

Welcome to toddler territory 🎉 This is often when the 2-to-1 nap transition starts creeping in and bedtimes get...interesting.

This routine is a good starting point, but every little one is different. Save it and tweak as needed.

If it’s all feeling chaotic, I’m here to help. DM me 💕

sleeptips

The home stretch to toddlerhood! If naps are becoming a battle or nights are going sideways, an age-appropriate routine ...
07/04/2026

The home stretch to toddlerhood! If naps are becoming a battle or nights are going sideways, an age-appropriate routine is usually the first thing I look at with families.

Save this one for reference 📍

Need help making it work for YOUR baby? DM me and let’s chat.

sleeptips

02/04/2026

Car naps only…in THIS economy? 🙃

DM me if this is you and let’s chat about getting your little one sleeping in the cot and save you some money on petrol! ⛽

parentingtips irishmum sleepcoach

This age is fun…separation anxiety, developmental leaps, and nap transitions all at once 🫠An age-appropriate routine hel...
02/04/2026

This age is fun…separation anxiety, developmental leaps, and nap transitions all at once 🫠

An age-appropriate routine helps your little one know what’s coming and feel more settled. Save this and see if it helps.

Still stuck? My DMs are open 💕

sleeptips

Are you thinking about moving your toddler from cot to bed?Before you do, here’s what actually helps keep sleep on track...
08/08/2025

Are you thinking about moving your toddler from cot to bed?
Before you do, here’s what actually helps keep sleep on track 👇

💤 1. Wait as long as possible
There is no rule that says your toddler needs to move to a bed by age 3! If they’re happy out in their cot there is no need to move them.
If you’re moving them to free up the cot for a new baby, wait at least 3 months after baby arrives. This gives them time to adjust before losing one of their “safe spaces.”
If they’re showing interest in “the big bed,” that’s a great sign they might be ready.

🧗‍♀️ 2. Climbing out doesn’t always mean they’re ready
If you’ve got a climber, try giving them a sleep sack, lower the mattress, or remove climbable toys before making the switch. Sometimes the fix is way easier than you think!

🛏 3. Safety first
When you do make the move out of the cot your child will now have a lot more freedom, and it’s so important to consider safety. Make sure that their room is toddler-proofed: think secured furniture, any hazards removed and don’t have anything unsafe in their room. It’s also important to keep stair gates closed or a means to ensure that they are staying safely in their bedroom.

🧸 4. Familiarity = easier bedtimes
Bedtime can become SO exciting with a big change like this. Keep it on track by keeping it boring: same bedding, same cuddly toy, same stories.

⭐ Ready to make the switch smoothly?
Like, share, or save this post for when you’re prepping the move!

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