Sound Little Sleepers

22/12/2023

No one wants to be house bound while they’re on holiday right?!

And you don’t have to be ☀️🌊

Yes, ideally you still need to stick to your little one’s nap and bed times as much as you can, but if it works for your little one you can do this on the go using the tips above ☝️

And, if you stick to routine MOST of the time, the odd late bed time or short nap shouldn’t hurt too much.

If you have any questions about managing your little one’s sleep while away this Christmas, pop them in the comments below and I’ll be more than happy to help ❤️

21/12/2023

This is such a common one!

Iron is responsible for red blood cell production and low red blood count is associated with short and disturbed sleep.

We also need iron to regulate our body temperature and our body temperature needs to drop to be able to fall asleep.

Beef, chicken, eggs, leafy greens, lentils, quinoa, broccoli, and sweet potato are a few fab options for iron 🍗🥚🥬🍳🥦

It’s also worth noting that vitamin c supports iron absorption and too much dairy can inhibit it.

So, if you have a toddler who loves their milk, is drinking more than 500ml of cows milk per day, and is having trouble sleeping, this could be contributing.

Also, if you’re breastfeeding your little one and you struggle with low iron, they may be too!

If you’re worried about iron levels, make sure you book in a visit to your GP and try and include more of the foods above, alongside fresh fruit and veg for vitamin c ❤️

Any questions, don’t hesitate to send me a message or comment below.

12/12/2023

Does your little one struggle to sleep when the weather is super hot ☀️🌡

It can be tricky!

Especially if you have bedrooms upstairs with no aircon, or you are away on holiday.

Below are a few different suggestions if you’re not lucky enough to have aircon where your little one is sleeping.

☀️If you’re in a house, keep the bedroom blinds or curtains shut during the day. You can even get portable blackout blinds from Sleepytot New Zealand that have a silver backing to reflect the heat.

☀️Use a fan on a timer so you can set it to turn off when it cools at night.

☀️If it’s really hot, freeze a big bottle of water and pop it infront of the fan. Just make sure it isn’t blowing directly on your little one.

☀️Have naps in the pram in some shade.

☀️Have naps on the go in the car with the aircon on.

Have you got any other tips that helps with your little one?

Feel free to share below!

07/12/2023

Is your baby or toddler struggling to get to sleep and/or stay asleep?

Are they super fidgety before bed?

There is a chance they could be lacking in magnesium!

Magnesium is best absorbed through the skin so epsom salt baths are amazing. You can also get magnesium spray that you can rub into the soles of your little one’s feet too.

You can also make your own magnesium oil!

Comment ‘magnesium’ below and I’ll DM you the recipe 😘

04/12/2023

Who’s got their tree up and who is having to constantly shield it from their toddler?

🎄🎅⭐️

Comment below any creative suggestions for keeping their little hands away from the tree... if that is even possible 🤷‍♀️😅

03/12/2023

This is a super simple one that can really help!

Protein will help keep your little one fuller for longer. As well as stabilising blood sugar levels and preventing hypoglycemia, which will make the body produce adrenalin and is not great for sleep 🛌

You can introduce protein for lunch when your little one is established on solids and for dinner once they are 10 months old.

It’s also worth noting that while pouches are fab and such an easy option, they often contain very small amounts of protein (even the meat based ones) and it isn’t enough.

Give it a try for your little one’s lunch tomorrow and let me know whether it helps their lunch nap ❤

01/12/2023

I have ONE more 1on1 support package left before Christmas.

Now is the time Mama ❤

Be brave. Reach out. Get the sleep you NEED.

Book via the link below to start with me on Tuesday 👇

https://soundlittlesleepers.co.nz/products/package-1

photo and quote courtesy of cutelovequotesforher.org

30/11/2023

Follow the link below to check out my latest blog post where I cover a few common reasons as to why your little one might be waking in the night 👇❤

And as always, if you have any questions at all comment below or flick me a message 🙂


https://soundlittlesleepers.co.nz/blogs/news/why-is-my-baby-waking-in-the-night

I’m not sure what parent wouldn’t have asked this at some stage throughout their little one’s life right?! No matter how old we are we all partially wake after a sleep cycle and usually, without even knowing it, transition into the next one.

28/11/2023

If you’re keen to actually get some REST and be able to RELAX this Christmas holidays you still have 1 week to sign up to some 1 on 1 sleep support with me!

It’s not too late to have your little one sleeping like a pro by Christmas, so you can actually relax and enjoy your family holiday ☀️🎄

Message me or follow the link below to book in now ❤️

https://soundlittlesleepers.co.nz/products/package-1

27/11/2023

When your toddler is pushing the bloody boundaries and driving you CRAZY, try and remember this 😉

That is what they are SUPPOSED to do.

Pushing those boundaries is how they learn.

Although, let’s be real... sometimes it doesn’t make it any easier right?!

How is toddler life treating you?!

Let me know in the comments below 👇

Quote from

26/11/2023

Early morning wake ups can be a bloody nightmare right?!

Especially when you feel like you have to get your little one up otherwise they’re waking the entire house hold up!

Which is of course reinforcing that wake.

EMW’s are TRICKY. They may take a couple of weeks to improve and there can be a lot of other factors in play.

So if you try this and it doesn’t work, my 1 on 1 support package will help you figure out what is causing these early morning wakes and how to get on top of it.

Book via the link below 🙂❤

https://soundlittlesleepers.co.nz/collections/packages

22/11/2023

Want your little one to be settled in their routine and able to nap on the go (even on the boat like this champion?!) this Christmas holidays?

You're probably thinking that's absolutely not possible. But, this text from a lovely client proves that yes Mama, it is 😍

There is still time to book your 1 on 1 support with me before Christmas and make this a reality for you these holidays ❤

Follow this link to book now.

https://soundlittlesleepers.co.nz/products/package-1