Southern Sleep Consulting

01/04/2022

And check out this CNN article with Dr Weissbluth in it from today:

CNN's Chloe Melas is the mom of two young boys, ages 2 and 4. The kids haven't slept through the night except for a few months when they were infants, causing extreme sleep deprivation for her and her husband. Melas set out on a quest with a sleep guru to get her family more sleep.

02/01/2020

⚪️ 2 to 1 NAP TRANSITION⚪️

▪️One of my many reasons for sleep training my kiddos is that I love the predictability of nap time. For the past year or so we’ve been consistently napping around 9 and 1. I planned my day (and free time) around these naps. But then, Camille decided to switch it up on me, just a few weeks shy of 17 months.
▪️This transition usually takes place between 15-18 months.

▪️Here’s what you need to know:

1. Don’t be too quick to transition your baby, the longer you can hold off, the better.

2. Daycare babies are usually forced onto a 1 nap schedule when they move into the 1-year class. 12 months is way too early for 1 nap, so offer 2 naps on the weekends and when the baby is home with you to catch up.

3. You’ll know your baby is ready if they start fighting/refusing/plying the whole time for one of the naps.

4. Once you decide to make the transition, you’ll want to have the 1 nap starting around noon.

5. This transition can take a few weeks.

6. While transitioning, plan for an early bedtime to make up for the lost sleep period.

🔹Have you gone through a nap transition with your baby or toddler? 🔹Any extra tips to offer our fellow mamas?

10/29/2019

HALLOWEEN means it’s almost time to FALL BACK 🍂 The time change happens this weekend. So be prepared by having a plan.
If you have a sensitive sleeper and want to prepare, you should put your baby to bed 15 minutes later each night starting Wednesday night.

🍂So for example, if your baby usually goes to sleep at 6:00, bedtime this week will look like this:
W: 6:15
TH: 6:30
F: 6:45
S: 7:00
Su: 6:00
0-4 months old - continue to follow wake windows.
If you have a super sensitive sleeper, you’ll want to adjust meals and naps, as well.

09/06/2019

Are your kids getting ENOUGH SLEEP?

You may be surprised, but babies need much more sleep than adults do.

According to the these are the amounts of sleep your child needs on a regular basis to promote optimal health.

✨Infants 4 to 12 months: 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours (including naps)

✨1 to 2 years old: 11 to 14 hours per 24 hours (including naps)

✨3 to 5 years old: 10 to 13 hours per 24 hours (including naps)

✨6 to 12 years old: 9 to 12 hours per 24 hours

✨Teenagers 13 to 18 years oId: 8 to 10 hours per 24 hours

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08/23/2019

Let's be honest...sleep training isn't easy. Sometimes things get worse before they get better. The first few nights can be difficult. The baby may cry alot...you may cry alot. But, what's the alternative? If what you're doing is not working for you or your family, and you're considering sleep training, follow these 5 steps to help get you started. Daytime Feedings… [ 438 more words ]

Let’s be honest…sleep training isn’t easy. Sometimes things get worse before they get better. The first few nights can be difficult. The baby may cry alot…you may cry alot. …

08/19/2019

🌺 HAPPY BIRTHDAY🌵
My sweet Camille turned UNO and had the most fun fiesta over the weekend! Thanks for the most delicious cakes and for the perfect fiesta setup.

08/19/2019

Napping at daycare can be tricky for babies and toddlers. The best thing you can do is to understand the situation, and approach it with a plan. If you've worked with me in the past or had a conversation with me ever, chances are, you've heard me preach -- dark room, blackout shades, white noise, cool temperature, consistency, consistency, consistency! [ 568 more words ]

Napping at daycare can be tricky for babies and toddlers. The best thing you can do is to understand the situation, and approach it with a plan. If you’ve worked with me in the past or had a …

07/31/2019

PROBLEM: Raise your hand if your baby has trouble napping during the day because, despite your efforts to make the room as dark as possible, that darn light creeps in through the top of the curtains!

SOLUTION: A valence! This will trap that light and keep the room as dark as possible. An absolutely dark room is the most conducive for sleep. It will help lengthen naps, too!

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07/10/2019

Aaaand...ta-da!

I’ve been waiting for the day when I don’t have to clean all the bottle parts.

🍼What age did you transition from bottle to sippy cup??

07/10/2019

📸 Gotta get this one in before next week
📸 Do you do monthly pics? What are some of your clever ideas?

06/16/2019

Happy Father’s Day!! Enjoy your day!

And to all the mamas...enjoy this sleep tip:
✨Get dad involved! Especially when sleep training. Have dad do night feedings, bedtime routine, or middle-of-the-night checks. Babies sense that dads are more “no nonsense” and sometimes it helps to move things along quicker.

06/11/2019

DO YOU NEED A SLEEP COACH?

Parenting is already so hard...don’t let sleep deprivation make things worse.

If you’re feeling EXHAUSTED, irritable, or even going through a phase where you’re just not enjoying your family because you’re so tired, let me help!

Getting your babies sleeping and on a schedule will allow you to:
🔸feel more rested
🔸have happier kiddos
🔸take back your evenings
🔸enjoy spending qt time with your spouse
🔸have predictability in your day
🔸enjoy your kids more
🔸and so much more...

If you’re on the fence about it, contact me to set up a quick chat to learn more about the process and see if it’s a good fit for you and your family.