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Toddler not sleeping after being sick: how to reset ask sally illness settling sleep regressions toddler 12 months+ Aug 25, 2026

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I need tips for re-sleep training my 2 year old! Bub did well after sleep training initially, but this winter, with prolonged back-to-back sickness, she’s ended u

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Camp Snooze night three: six babies, six starting points 5-12 months camp snooze settling toddler 12 months+ Jun 04, 2026

Camp Snooze · night three

Night three of Camp Snooze is done and dusted, and we have just come off roll call. It is not only the coffee. I am on a high, because everybody is doing so well and every

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7 Tips for Maintaining You Baby's Sleep While Travelling 5-12 months toddler 12 months+ travel Sep 29, 2024

It’s almost holiday time here in Australia as we inch closer to summer, and like most Aussie families I’m looking forward to plenty of beach adventures, days spent out in nature and time spent with ...

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Shifting Your Baby's Bedtime for Daylight Savings: A Comprehensive Guide 5-12 months early rising routines and schedules toddler 12 months+ Sep 29, 2024

It feels like every year I am caught unawares by Daylight Savings, despite it being one of my favourite times of year! It's the marker of long sunny evenings in the park and beautiful warm days. Who w...

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Navigating childcare and your child's sleep routine 5-12 months routines and schedules toddler 12 months+ Sep 29, 2024

I often do phone consults where parents tell me they’d like to make a plan for how to tackle sleep when their baby or toddler starts childcare. Similarly, I often have phone consults to help trouble s...

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Navigating Split Nights: A Guide for Parents 5-12 months night wakings toddler 12 months+ Sep 29, 2024

As a certified sleep consultant, one of the most common sleep disruptions I encounter with families is the phenomenon of split nights. For those unfamiliar with the term, a 'split night' refers to whe...

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Caring for Your Sick Baby: Sleep Strategies and Comfort Tips 5-12 months illness sleep regressions toddler 12 months+ Sep 29, 2024

"What do I do with sleep when my baby is sick?"

This is a question I am often asked.

The answer is that you need to attend to any and all of your sick baby's needs. Extra naps, extra milk, cuddles o...

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Transitioning your baby from 2 naps to 1 nap transitions naps toddler 12 months+ Sep 28, 2024

transition from two naps to one, often referred to as the "2-1 nap transition," is a significant milestone in your little one’s sleep development.

Babies are typically ready for this transition aroun...

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Will My Baby Cry When Making Sleep Changes? Let's Talk About It 5-12 months settling toddler 12 months+ Sep 28, 2024

As a sleep consultant, one question I'm frequently asked is whether a baby will cry when making changes to their sleep habits. It's a valid concern, as no parent enjoys hearing their child upset. The ...

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