What is the best advice I have for a new family?
Since opening the Save Our Sleep HUB in January 2019, I have realised just how many families are using the incorrect bedding which is leading to sleep regressions, night waking and early rising. I found it incredibly rewarding helping the local families resolve their sleep issues. Many parents come to the HUB believing they need to resort to methods like sleep school, controlled crying, or cry-it-out, none of which I recommend. However, in most cases, the solution is far simpler than they realise. With just a brief chat and some guidance on appropriate bedding and feeding, I often turn poor sleepers into good ones.
The key to a baby sleeping through the night is ensuring they are warm and well-fed. If your little one is not warm enough, they may develop the habit of waking up for a feed, even when they no longer need it for nourishment. It’s crucial to understand that a cold baby is at a higher risk of rolling onto their tummy in an attempt to stay warm—a dangerous position that increases the risk of SIDS and SUDI for children under two years old.
To keep your baby safe and secure, proper bedding is essential. When your baby is warm and feels secure, they are more likely to sleep soundly and settle easily. For more detailed advice, please refer to my       Safe Bedding guide.
Sadly the HUB closed during COVID and did not reopen however the good news is I was able to take what I learnt about families and the bedding they were not using and help many more families through The Happy Baby Sleep Clinic.
Baby Routines
- Why Baby Routines?
- When to Start a Baby Routine
- Growth Spurts while following my Baby routines
- Getting out and about on a Baby routine
- The Dreamfeed
- Routine FAQs
Sleep Solutions
Planning for Your New Baby
- Babies
- Triggers for sleep problems
- What bedding you need for your new baby to avoid sleep problems
- How to choose the best cot for your baby
Illness
FAQs
01. Why are routines so important?
The importance of routines is discussed in this free article.
02. Why should I purchase your articles as well as a book?
Most of the information in my articles is in the current book however if you are looking for further reading please visit this area of the website.
03. In some of your routines you advise against putting a baby to sleep in his bed. Why is that?
This comes down to giving your baby very clear messages. If you know he’s due for a sleep, put him in his bed. He’ll learn that if you put him in his bed, he’s meant to sleep. However, at other times we suggest a nap. Put your baby down in a safe, comfortable place so that if he hasn’t taken the nap, he won’t get mixed messages when you get him up.
04. What is the waiting time for the delivery from Save Our Sleep?
If you are located in Australia, you will normally receive your purchase in a day or two. Please look at this page for a better understanding of our service.