Buona Notte Sleep Consulting

Buona Notte Sleep Consulting I am a certified sleep consultant who completed her training through the Institute of Sensitive Sleep.

I want to help you and your family achieve a 'buona notte sleep'

26/08/2026

Our clients LOVE this 18month routine 💜

7am wake
7.30am breakfast
9.30am snack (light)
11.30am lunch
12.30pm sleep (aiming for 2 hours)
2.30pm snack (substantial)
5pm dinner
6.30pm milk feed
7pm bedtime

It’s a great starting point for your toddler and can help create more structure, consistency and predictability throughout their day.

Remember every child is different so their routine may need to be adjusted to suit their individual sleep needs, temperament and lifestyle.

Send this to mum that has a child around this age or save if your child is coming up to 18months of age.

Want something personalised to your little one? Reach out to us — we’d love to help 💜

25/08/2026

Her age said 3 naps. Her sleep said 2.
Here’s which one I listened to.

When we're deciding whether a baby is ready for a routine change, age gives us a guide — but it's never the only thing we look at.

This little one wasn't quite at the age we'd typically expect to move to 2 naps.

But she was showing us all the signs that her current routine wasn't working anymore:

💜 Fighting naps more than usual
💜 Taking longer to fall asleep
💜 Early morning wakes
💜 Split nights / long periods awake overnight

When these signs start appearing consistently, that's far more valuable information to us than simply looking at an age chart and saying, “She's too young.”

So we stretched her awake time, gave her two good opportunities for restorative naps and moved bedtime around while she adjusted.

And guess what?

She handled it beautifully.

Because routine transitions should be based on the baby in front of you, not just the number of months they've been alive.

And the little “baby” I've been talking about this whole time? She's mine 🤣

Even as sleep consultants, we're constantly watching our own babies, reassessing what's working and making changes when they're telling us they're ready.

Use age as your guide. Use your baby's patterns as your evidence.

Save this for when you're wondering whether it's tme to drop a nap.

Comment ROUTINE and we'll send you the link to our free discovery call if you'd like help figuring out what your baby's sleep is trying to tell you.

21/08/2026

Down to 1 nap, this is a great one to start on and with some little adjustments, it can be tailored to your Bub.
It’s a 15 month old routine WE LOVE to share with all of our clients!

So, here it is 👇

7am wake and give milk
8am breakfast
9.30am snack (light)
11am lunch
11.30am sleep (aiming for 2 hours)
2.30pm snack (substantial)
5pm dinner
6.30pm milk feed
7pm bedtime

Do you know someone with a 15 month old? Be sure to share this with another mama or save it for later when your bub reaches this age 😉

Let us know how you go but if you are still having a few struggles, we absolutely recommend booking in a troubleshooting call so we can discuss routines that are more tailored for you and your babe 💜

19/08/2026

A 9 month old routine to follow and one WE LOVE to share with all of our clients!

We definitely know how hard it can be trying to figure out a routine that is going to work best

So, here it is 👇

7am wake and give milk
8am breakfast
9.30am snack (light)
10am sleep
12pm wake and give milk
1pm lunch
2.30pm snack (substantial)
3pm sleep
4pm wake
5pm dinner
6.30pm milk feed
7pm bedtime

Do you know someone with a 9 month old? Be sure to share this with another mama or save it for later when your bub reaches this age 😉

Let us know how you go but if you are still having a few struggles, we absolutely recommend booking in a troubleshooting call so we can discuss routines that are more tailored for you and your babe 💜

04/08/2026

Do not scroll past this one..

A 7 month old routine to follow and one WE LOVE to share with all of our clients!

We definitely know how hard it can be trying to figure out a routine that is going to work best

So here it is 👇

7am wake and feed

8am breakfast

9.30am sleep

11:30am wake and milk feed

12.30pm lunch

2pm sleep

3.30pm wake and milk feed

5pm dinner

6.30pm milk feed

7pm bedtime

Do you know someone with a 7 month old? Be sure to share this with another mama or save it for later when your bub reaches this age

Let us know how you go but if you are still having a few struggles, we absolutely recommend booking in a troubleshooting call so we can discuss routines that are more tailored for you and your Bub 💜

30/07/2026

One mum says her baby has slept through since 10 weeks.

Another says they've already dropped to two naps.

Someone else tells you they simply put their baby in the cot awake and they fall asleep on their own.

You smile... but inside you're wondering, "What am I doing wrong?"

Here's what I want you to remember...

No two babies are the same. Everyone is on their own journey and will eventually get there

Can we support better sleep?

Absolutely.

We can encourage healthy sleep by:
- Following an age-appropriate routine.
-Making sure your little one is getting enough calories (and iron once they're on solids).
-Creating a calm, predictable bedtime wind-down.
- Setting up a sleep-friendly environment.
- Being consistent with your approach & response

But...

Sleeping through the night isn't something you can force.

It comes with development, maturity, patience and strong sleep foundations.

So instead of asking,
"Why isn't my baby sleeping like everyone else's?"

Ask yourself:
💜 Are they settling more easily than they were two weeks ago?
💜 Are they waking less often?
💜 Are they going back to sleep more quickly?
💜 Are we feeling more confident?

Because those are the wins that matter.

The only baby you should be comparing yours to... is the baby they were two weeks ago.

Save this for the next time you leave mother's group questioning yourself.

Comment SLEEP and we'll send you the link to book a free discovery call if you'd like personalised support.

29/07/2026

Not all sleep struggles are about routines or wake windows.

Sometimes the way your child sleeps can be a sign that it’s worth chatting with your GP or another health professional.

Some common sleep red flags include:
🚩 Regular mouth breathing while asleep.
🚩 Loud snoring or pauses in breathing.
🚩 Excessive sweating during sleep.
🚩 Constant tossing, turning or very restless sleep.
🚩 Sleeping with their neck extended or in unusual positions to breathe.
🚩 Frequent waking that doesn’t improve despite an age appropriate sleep routine.

These signs don’t always mean there’s a serious problem but they’re worth paying attention to. Sleep disordered breathing, enlarged tonsils or adenoids, allergies or other underlying issues can sometimes affect your child’s sleep.

As a sleep consultant we always look at the whole picture. Sometimes improving sleep is about routines and sometimes it’s about knowing when to investigate a little further.

If you’re noticing any of these signs, it’s a good idea to discuss them with your child’s GP.

Follow us for holistic sleep tips and practical advice to support your baby’s and toddler’s sleep.

24/07/2026

After 6 months, there is one nutrient I pay close attention to when talking about sleep...

Iron.

Now before anyone gets excited...

I'm not saying that feeding your baby steak for dinner will magically make them sleep through the night. 😅

But here's why iron matters.

Around 6 months of age, the iron stores babies are born with begin to run low. From this point on, they rely more heavily on iron-rich foods to meet their needs.

Iron plays an important role in:
💜 Brain development
💜 Healthy growth
💜 Oxygen transport around the body
💜 Normal neurological function

And research has found that iron deficiency in infancy can be associated with poorer sleep, including more frequent night waking and restless sleep.

That's why, once your baby is developmentally ready for solids, I encourage parents to prioritise iron-rich foods like: Meat, Lentils, Beans, Eggs (when introduced appropriately) and of course iron-fortified infant cereals if needed

Remember, the goal isn't to use food as a sleep "hack."

It's to give your baby the nutrients they need to support healthy development—including healthy sleep.

Save this post if your little one is over 6 months and starting their solids journey.

Comment SOLIDS if you'd like to chat about balancing sleep, routines and starting solids—we'll send you the link to our free discovery call.

21/07/2026

Moving to a big kid bed is an exciting milestone but it isn’t always the right move just because your little one has reached a certain age.

If your child is:
💜 Climbing out of the cot consistently
💜 Outgrowing the cot
💜 Showing they understand and follow simple boundaries

It might be time to consider the transition.

if sleep is already a challenge moving too early can sometimes lead to more bedtime battles, overnight wake ups and early mornings.

There’s no prize for making the switch first. Keeping your child safely in their cot for as long as it’s appropriate is often the best choice for protecting their sleep.

Pillow to be introduced after 2 years of age.

Has your little one made the move to a big kid bed yet? Tell us how old they were in the comments.

Save this post for when you’re thinking about making the transition and follow for holistic baby and toddler sleep support.

15/07/2026

We actually think sleep programs can be a great place to start. They give families structure, confidence and a plan to follow.

The truth is they’re created to be one size fits most not tailored to your baby.

If your little one is struggling with short naps, early mornings, frequent night wakes, bedtime battles or you’ve hit a roadblock that the program doesn’t cover, that’s where personalised support makes all the difference.

Every baby has different sleep needs, temperament, routines, feeding patterns and family dynamics. Sometimes it’s not about starting over, it’s about making small tailored adjustments that fit your baby and your family.

That’s often the difference between feeling stuck and finally seeing consistent sleep.

If you’ve followed a sleep program but still feel like something isn’t clicking send us a DM with the word SLEEP or book a free “how can we help” call.

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