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Is screen time sabotaging your child's sleep?

Prolonged screen exposure has been proven to have an effect on our children's sleep. But how do we regulate screen time appropriately?...

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My baby is early rising, what can I do to get more sleep!

Early rising is exhausting for everyone. 3-6am is your baby's lightest sleep. Let's troubleshoot together to find your solution

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What is a sleep regression?

What is a sleep regression? A sleep regression describes a period when a baby who previously slept well wakes frequently at night, resists

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Baby carriers and sleep

Do baby carriers cause sleep associations? Consider the colicky baby, reflux baby who can’t be laid down, the overtired child, the premature

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Is it a nightmare or a night terror?

Is your child waking stressed and upset in the night? Bad dreams can be stressful for you all. Is it a nightmare or a night terror? Read on

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Mum knows best... or does she?

There is an overwhelming volume of information available to parents nowadays. It can get confusing. Mum knows best ... or does she?

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The 12 month sleep regression.... is it a thing?

Twelve months is a challenging age. Teeth, developmental milestones, separation anxiety and another regression! Follow our top tips ....

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How to survive a sleep regression

Don't let habits to survive relentless sleep deprivation during a regression become your normal. Read our tips to survive a regression...

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If sleep training is not working, this is what you may be doing wrong

Sleep training is not working. What are you doing wrong?

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5 top tips to survive early rising

Early rising can unravel sleep and most parents are desperate to find the solution. Follow our top 5 tips to survive early rising

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Top 4 tips to help your baby sleep

Sleep is something parents want a little more of. Follow our top tips to improve your sleep without formal sleep training...

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Over tired, under tired, what is it all about?

Sleep is a biological need. Why then is it so hard for baby to sleep when they clearly need it?! Over/ under tiredness could be the cause...

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Why is a bedtime routine so important?

A bedtime routine isn’t just a series of steps before your little one goes to sleep - it’s a secret weapon every parent should be using....

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Why is my baby waking so much at night?!

Night waking is one of the most googled baby sleep issues. If you have found yourself searching for a solution to your over night wake ups r

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Does the Snoo work? A review from a midwife, sleep consultant and mum of 2

The SNOO - an amazing product marketed as THE solution to your newborns sleep issues - does it work? Read an honest review from gentle sleep

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What is the EASY sleep routine??

I often get asked what is the EASY routine and does it work? A very famous UK baby sleep whisperer Tracy Hogg developed an easy to follow...

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Why does my baby catnap?

Are you exhausted and frustrated by short naps? Read on to find out why your baby is taking short naps..overtired, undertired, milestones

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How to drop a nap

Has sleep suddenly unravelled and you can't fix it? sudden onset sleep disruptions signal baby could be ready for a nap transition. Read on

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Are Wake Windows Important?

Push a wake window too far and settling and sleep may be a challenge. Knowing your child's age appropriate windows could enhance your sleep.

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Why I became a sleep consultant

As a new mum I was exhausted. Relentless sleep deprivation and lack of support nearly broke me and my marriage. I needed help...

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Tessa Gow

Midwife and Gentle Sleep Expert

Tessa has over 20 years of experience in the parenting space. Seeing so many parents stuck in anxiety-inducing cycle of google searches and second guessing, she's on a mission to make a difference.

Tessa shares free tips, tricks and solutions to your biggest sleep questions here on the blog. Because if you have a baby you'll know they come with a million questions and WTF moments!

She's all about keeping it simple, keeping it real and making life as a mum feel a little easier, one good night at a time.

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