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29/08/2026

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Are you spending the best part of an hour rocking your baby to sleep at bedtime?⁣
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You rock. ⁣
They get sleepy. ⁣
You slow down.⁣
You ever so gently lay them in the cot, and no sooner than you know it 👀 Eyes open!⁣
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So you start rocking again 😵‍💫⁣
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Eventually they fall asleep… phew, great! Only to wake later needing you to do it all over again.⁣
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If you want to begin to change things, firstly look at 𝗪𝗛𝗬 your baby is taking so long to fall asleep.⁣

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽?⁣
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If your baby regularly needs 30+ minutes of rocking before falling asleep, have a look at the timing of the nap or bedtime?⁣
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If there isn’t enough sleep pressure yet, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 — but their body may simply not be ready to sleep.⁣
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So before assuming rocking is the problem, look at the bigger picture:⁣
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🤍 How long have they been awake?⁣
🤍 Is this happening at EVERY sleep or just ⁣
one particular nap/bedtime?⁣
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🤱 And then there’s the rocking itself…⁣
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If your baby has become very reliant on rocking to get from awake → asleep, they may look for that same familiar support when they wake or partially arouse later.⁣
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And if rocking is currently the only way your baby knows how to get to sleep, guess what they may ask you for?⁣
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Yep.⁣
More rocking. 😅⁣
So how do you stop?⁣
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𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺:⁣
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rocked completely asleep → put down wide awake from the off…⁣
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Instead, gradually reduce how much help you’re giving. For example:⁣
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Rock to calm → place down → hand settle in the cot (exposing your little one to the cot whist still awake builds familiarly even if they become unsettled) ⁣
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If settling in cot doesn’t work that first time, carry on to rock again for a little while, place down again and see how they feel with some repeti

That groggy post-nap feeling 😵‍💫Does your toddler ever wake from their nap and seem like they need a good while to prope...
29/08/2026

That groggy post-nap feeling 😵‍💫

Does your toddler ever wake from their nap and seem like they need a good while to properly “come around”?

They might be grumpy, clingy, emotional, quiet, confused… or simply look like they’d quite happily go straight back to sleep.

This can be sleep inertia — that temporary groggy period we can experience when transitioning from sleep to being fully awake.

When we wake, our brains don’t necessarily switch instantly from asleep to fully alert. For a little while, we can feel sleepy, slower and not quite ourselves.

It’s important to know that a groggy wake-up doesn’t automatically mean your toddler needed a longer nap. Sleep inertia can happen after waking from sleep and may be more noticeable when waking from deeper sleep.

So if you sometimes wake your toddler from their nap to help keep the rest of the day — and bedtime — on track, don’t take their post-nap mood as the only measure of whether you made the right decision. Protecting bedtime and overnight sleep is important!

Give them a little time to adjust. A cuddle, a drink, a snack, some daylight and a gentle transition into the next part of their day can make things feel easier.

So next time you’re greeted by a very unimpressed little face after nap time, remember: a grumpy wake-up doesn’t necessarily mean they weren’t ready to wake.

It may simply be that groggy transition from sleep to wakefulness 😊

26/07/2026

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Maybe sleep felt difficult the first time around?

Maybe you spent months trying different things…

Second-guessing yourself or wondering what you were “supposed” to be doing.

This time, you want to feel more prepared 💪

So here are 3 things I encourage parents to start thinking about from the newborn stage:

➡️ USE HABIT STACKING

Babies find comfort in things they recognise.

Choose a simple, gentle cue you already use when your baby is calm — for example, gently stroking from the top of their forehead towards the bridge of their nose during a feed or cuddle.

You can then use that same familiar cue when settling them in their sleep space. You’re building little associations that can be carried from one situation to another.

Remember, this isn’t about forcing sleep, it’s about making a Moses/ crib space feels safe.
Familiar to a baby = safe 🩵

➡️ CREATE A FAMILIAR SLEEP SPACE

Your baby doesn’t need an elaborate routine.

Start by making their sleep space somewhere that becomes familiar and associated with rest. Do the same things in the same order before naps (inc contact naps)

Small, consistent experiences repeated every day can help build that familiarity.

➡️ GIVE THEIR BODY CLOCK SOME CONSISTENCY

As your baby develops, try keeping morning wake-up and bedtime within a similar one-hour window each day.

It doesn’t have to be rigid — we’re looking for gentle consistency, not a military schedule!

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This isn’t about sleeping through the night for 12 hours straight…

It’s about helping you understand your newborn, build foundations from the beginning and feel more confident about what you’re doing day to day 🤍

Drop me a DM if this is for you 👇Are you expecting your next baby and want to do everything ‘right’ this time? I can tel...
26/07/2026

Drop me a DM if this is for you 👇

Are you expecting your next baby and want to do everything ‘right’ this time? I can tell you with certainty that there really is no right or wrong.

BUT, there are some really helpful things you can do from the start to gently encourage daytime routine formation and build familiarity around sleep and settling.

I created the ‘Welcome To The World’ package as a solution for first-time parents (and beyond!) who are exhausted and overwhelmed by all the information out there.

So instead of constantly scrolling for tips here, there and everywhere, you’ll have me in your pocket for a whole week, guiding you, supporting you and reassuring you along the way. 🤍

⭐️ Rule 1Start practising at the first nap of the day. This is usually the easiest nap to work on because sleep pressure...
20/07/2026

⭐️ Rule 1

Start practising at the first nap of the day. This is usually the easiest nap to work on because sleep pressure is high and babies are often more settled.

Don’t put pressure on every nap straight away – focus on the first nap and bedtime. Practice over perfection.

⭐️ Rule 2

Keep your morning wake-up time consistent. Aim for around 6:30–7:00am.

If your baby wakes before 5:45am, treat it as night time and try to resettle them rather than starting the day.

⭐️ Rule 3

Timing is everything. Even the best settling techniques won’t work if your little one is overtired or undertired.

Don’t be afraid to tweak those wake windows if something isn’t working.

⭐️ Rule 4

Set your sleep environment up for success. A room that looks dark often isn’t dark enough.

Blackout blinds, white noise throughout the whole nap (not just to fall asleep) and a consistent sleep space can make a huge difference.

⭐️ Rule 5

Get outside into daylight when you wake up in the morning. Just standing by the front door or a window helps.

Morning light supports your baby’s body clock and can make a real difference to naps and bedtime.

⭐️ Rule 6

Sometimes babies that are being rocked just aren’t aware that they’ve been placed in the cot because they were asleep in the first place!

So try to rock for 5 minutes maximum before placing them into the cot. Even if they wake, keep your hand on them and let them know the cot is a safe place.

If they cry, pick them up and comfort them. But if they’re calm, try to give them a little time. There’s no rush.

🤍 Remember, this isn’t about leaving your baby to cry. It’s about gently helping them learn that their cot is a safe place to fall asleep, so you’re not spending an hour rocking them every bedtime.

If you’re stuck in the cycle of rocking, feeding or holding your baby to sleep and don’t know how to break it, send me a message. I’d love to help. ✨

28/06/2026

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𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧! 🚨⁣
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Before your toddler takes their nap tomorrow… read this.⁣
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If your toddler over two years of age is regularly taking long naps, it could actually be affecting their nights.⁣
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Toddlers build up sleep pressure throughout the day -the longer they’re awake, the more sleep pressure they build, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep at night.⁣
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When a toddler sleeps for too long in the afternoon, they release too much of that sleep pressure. As a result, they simply aren’t tired enough when bedtime comes around.⁣
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁?⁣
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🌙 Bedtime resistance.⁣
🌙 Long periods awake in the middle of the ⁣
night (split nights).⁣
🌙 Early morning wake-ups at 5am.⁣
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Then you’re caught in a frustrating cycle.⁣
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Your toddler has had a poor night, so they seem exhausted the next day. Naturally, you let them have a longer nap to help them catch up.⁣
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But that longer nap often makes the following night even harder.⁣
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The cycle continues 🫠⁣
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One of the most effective ways to break it is by capping the nap.⁣
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I know… waking a sleeping toddler can feel so wrong. Every instinct tells you to let them sleep.⁣
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𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:⁣
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An extra 2 hours of sleep overnight is far more beneficial than an extra 30–45 minutes of sleep during the day.⁣
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Night-time sleep is where the body gets its longest, most restorative stretch of rest. Protecting that overnight sleep is almost always the priority 💤⁣
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So while waking your toddler from a nap might feel awkward in the moment, it can actually help them get the sleep they really need over the course of 24 hours.⁣
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If you’re dealing with bedtime resistance, split nights or 5am starts, it may be time to look at the length of the nap.⁣
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Was your baby sleeping 4–5 HOUR stretches at 3 months… and now at 5–7 months they’re waking every 2 HOURS?You’re not ima...
28/06/2026

Was your baby sleeping 4–5 HOUR stretches at 3 months… and now at 5–7 months they’re waking every 2 HOURS?

You’re not imagining it — sleep can feel like it regresses around this age, but in reality, that’s not what it is…

At 3 months, many babies are still sleeping in longer blocks, sometimes giving you that dreamy 2-hour nap or a 5-hour stretch overnight. Parents often tell me, “We thought we had it cracked!”

But then… at 5–7 months, everything seems to fall apart:

😴 Catnaps instead of long naps
😴 Frequent night wakings (every 2 hours)
😴 A baby who suddenly needs help getting back to sleep

So what’s happening?

👉 Brain + Sleep Development: Around 4–6 months, babies’ sleep matures into structured sleep cycles, more like an adult’s. They cycle through light sleep, deep sleep, and transitions in between. This is a permanent developmental upgrade, not a regression.

👉 Awareness + Associations: With this new awareness, babies are more alert to their surroundings. If they’ve always fallen asleep with rocking, feeding, or being held, they’ll now notice its absence when they wake mid-cycle — and they’ll call for it.

👉 Why 3 months felt easier: At that stage, babies could slip into quiet sleep more easily. But by 5–7 months, linking cycles becomes harder if there’s a strong sleep association in play.

💡 Sleep isn’t broken. Your baby is wired to SLEEP! What they need help with is learning to fall back asleep independently after those natural wake-ups (that’s where I can help you 😊)

💙 Remember: this isn’t a step backwards — it’s growth. Just like learning to walk, it takes practice, patience, and a little support

25/06/2026

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Most toddlers will drop their final nap somewhere between 2 and 3 years of age. ⁣Before deciding it’s time to ditch the nap altogether, I always look for these signs…⁣
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💤 Are they resisting their nap, causing bedtime to become later and later?⁣
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💤 Are they still napping happily but then refusing bedtime when evenings were previously smooth sailing?⁣
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💤 Have they suddenly started waking earlier in the morning or waking overnight, creating a cycle where they seem to need the nap because they’re tired from the early wake?⁣
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Rather than dropping the nap overnight, reduce it first. Try cutting the current nap by around 50% and see what happens. Give it a few days and see what changes. If bedtime is still difficult after that, they’re probably telling you they’re ready to drop the nap completely. When that happens, don’t be afraid to bring bedtime slightly earlier.⁣
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🚨 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗽 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲 🚨⁣
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SO! You’ve committed to dropping the nap…⁣
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Then you’re driving home from nursery or an afternoon activity and suddenly they’re asleep in the car. Those tiny naps can have a surprisingly big effect on bedtime.⁣
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𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀:⁣
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😴 5-minute cat nap = bedtime 45 mins later⁣
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😴 10-minute cat nap = bedtime 60 mins later⁣
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😴 15-minute cat nap = bedtime 75 mins later⁣
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𝗪𝗵𝘆?⁣
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After a late afternoon cat nap, many children will still appear tired enough to fall asleep at their normal bedtime because their body clock is telling them it’s bedtime.⁣
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However, the sleep pressure often isn’t high enough to keep them asleep through the early hours of the morning. That’s why those little “accidental naps” can so often be followed by a frustrating 5am wake-up the next day.⁣
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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻…⁣
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If your child is already overtired because they’ve had several poor nights, they’re poorly, or they’ve missed lots of sleep recently, I’d usually keep bedtime at the usual time.⁣
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Have you reached the no-nap

⁣𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 … 🤓⁣⁣I think overtiredness gets blamed for a lot of things that aren’t actually caused by overtir...
24/06/2026

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𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 … 🤓⁣
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I think overtiredness gets blamed for a lot of things that aren’t actually caused by overtiredness.⁣
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𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚…⁣
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Yes, overtiredness is real.⁣
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A baby who’s had broken nights, skipped naps, illness, travel, teething, or a genuinely awful sleep day after day can absolutely become overtired.⁣
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𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙣:⁣
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Parents are told their baby is overtired when the real issue is actually under-tiredness…⁣
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Your baby:⁣
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✔️ Falls asleep easily⁣
✔️ Wakes after 30-45 minutes⁣
✔️ Wakes smiling⁣
✔️ Seems happy and ready to go⁣
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And the advice?⁣
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“Move bedtime earlier.”⁣
“Shorten wake windows.”⁣
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𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙚…⁣
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If a baby goes down before they’ve built enough sleep pressure, they can settle BEAUTIFULLY… then wake prematurely because there wasn’t enough tiredness there in the first place.⁣
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That’s why short naps don’t automatically equal overtiredness.⁣
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Neither do early morning wakes.⁣
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And neither does every middle-of-the-night wake-up.⁣
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👀 Sometimes we’re so busy trying to prevent overtiredness that we’re accidentally creating under-tiredness.⁣
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𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲?⁣
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A baby waking at 5am and everyone immediately assuming they’ve become overtired.⁣
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But if bedtime keeps creeping earlier and earlier, sometimes the body clock has simply shifted earlier too.⁣
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Not every sleep issue needs a 6pm bedtime.⁣
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Not every short nap means disaster.⁣
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And not every wake-up means you’ve missed the “perfect” sleep window by 7 minutes.⁣
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💡 𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲?⁣
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If your baby reaches the end of their usual wake window and still seems bright, engaged and nowhere near ready for sleep, try observing for another 10-15 minutes before rushing them to bed.⁣
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You might be surprised what happens.⁣
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𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆:⁣
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Don’t fear tiredness.⁣ Don’t fear a slightly longer wake window.⁣ And don’t assume overtiredness is always the ⁣
villain, we want to see a baby tired for bed 🩵

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