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Ugh snor snor snor! This would be such a boring an

Ugh snor snor snor! This would be such a boring answer of: NOT TRUE. But then that might just read as an opinion.

So instead here I present you with a bunch of fun research too.

Well done @meganmckenna for sharing your journey this weekend and taking on the keyboard warriors and trolls who have nothing better to do with their time than spout nonsense.

It is fair to not want to sleep train, it is not fair to just perpetuate nonsense.

#sleep #sleeptraining #baby #newmum #mumlife #upallnight #exhausted #sciencerocks

Enough said really- babies are humans not robots.

Enough said really- babies are humans not robots. No human is perfect so be realistic in your expectations.

Sleep training won’t make them a robot fortunately, your babe will still be your babe and that IS what all the research says.

#sleep #baby #sweetdreams #newmum #mumlife #newdad #dadlife #parentingtips #sleeptraining #loveyourself

@jess.reise is on top of the world as Raya is a to

@jess.reise is on top of the world as Raya is a total superstar! The consistency of sleep now is unrivalled and if was ALL over the place.

When people say they are experiencing early rises it is never usually 4am so frequently but because Raya had a dummy and too much day sleep the result was deadly.

Overnight this transformed and we are so so proud. Ditch The Dummy™️ wins AGAIN!

#sleep #baby #sweetdreams #parentingtips #newmum #mumlife #ditchthedummy

The Live to go with my post today! Rely on researc

The Live to go with my post today! Rely on research and science, not opinion and coaches who can’t provide the papers!

#infantsleep #debunkthejunk #sweetsdreams #newmum #mumlife #parentingtips

I am often spoken to and about as if I am weird, a

I am often spoken to and about as if I am weird, a conspiracy theorist even.

The difference in reality is that I rely on actual research and data to guide parents, setting opinions aside to share what we truly know about healthy sleep. If I seem unconventional, I’m proud to be!

#SleepCoach #EvidenceBased #Parentingtips #SleepScience #ProudToBeDifferent #ResearchDriven #HealthySleep #ParentingTruths #FactBased #newmum #mumlife

You want a nice day out, you have plans or you jus

You want a nice day out, you have plans or you just have a class at a really awkward time- here are some tips to building a flexible routine on the days where you need to stray from the norm!

#sleep #baby #sleepyhead #sweetdreams #naps #mumlife #newmum #parentingtips #routineiskey

Team Tuesday is here! Here are our wishes- they ar

Team Tuesday is here! Here are our wishes- they are all of course sleep related because we are OBSESSED.

I flirted between banning dummies, eliminating fake windows, ending sleep training shaming. But this one is the big one. So it had to be there.

What would you wish for?

#wishes #whenyouwishuponastar #baby #sleep #sweetdreams #maternalmentalhealth #newmum #mumlife #parentingtips

Ditch The Dummy ™️ Sure dummies are a protect

Ditch The Dummy ™️

Sure dummies are a protective factor against SIDS and my advice here is not for newborns.

But it is not accurate to say they improve sleep. They may well reduce sleep latency (the time it takes a baby to go to sleep) but that is it.

Here I discuss some of the research available relating to pacifier use in sleep.

Enjoy

#sleep #sleepyhead #naps #baby #sweetdreams #newmum #mumlife #newdad #dadlife #parentingtips #pacifier #dummy

Eeeeesshhh there is just so much to unpack here.

Eeeeesshhh there is just so much to unpack here.

1) Sleep training is allowing your baby to sleep independently. You don’t need to keep doing this unless you keep undoing it. And if you keep undoing it, is it even worth it doing it in the first place?

2) Sleep regressions happen. Age related ones are nonsense so dump those thoughts from your head, but sleep is not linear and there are times it is worse and other times it is better. Factors that make it worse are:

-Teeth
-Sickness
-Development
- You not keeping on top of nap changes and not monitoring their sleep needs.

If as regressions occur you choose to start assisting to sleep then independent sleep will be undermined.

So the answer is no you won’t have to sleep train every time sleep goes awry, because you could maintain giving your little one space and independence. But if you decide to assist sleep each and every time something changes and you want it to get back on track yes you will have to.

Really the responsibility lies with you, not the regression-as unpopular as that may seem, it is true.

#sleep #sleepregression #baby #toddler #newmum #mumlife #sweetdreams #sleeptrain #parentingtips

⭐️ Isaac is a star! He took all of our change

⭐️ Isaac is a star! He took all of our change in his stride, whilst growing a mouth full of teeth. ⭐️

I have never directly handed over to a mum to write their own star of the week before, but this one felt too personal for me to really do. So whilst I do chime in and you will see my words in this post,the real story here is one of parenting told by Lucy @somaglowuk , Isaac’s mum.

From expectations being shattered, support being either absent entirely or totally incompetent and parents losing all sense of self. Lucy tells it all.

Please show Lucy, Adam @inkversion and Isaac some much deserved love and HUGE congratulations for putting themselves first and getting sleep.

#Sleep #Staroftheweek #parenting #parentingtips #sleeptraining #sweetdreams #transformation #love #upallnight

It is so important to be realistic and understand

It is so important to be realistic and understand sleep science when you go into sleep training.

Sleeping through the night as a concept just needs rethinking- it doesn’t happen for any of us. If you are having to intervene on the wakes it is because you are intervening that the wakes are more than just a transition. So if you still feed on wakes- it is because you are feeding that they are this way. If this works for you- crack on! If it doesn’t- sleep train more.

Now does this mean you need to be up and down all night? No! If that is happening you can change it (post 4 months). But the wakes are natural and it is unreasonable to expect no wake ups.

#sleep #baby #newmum #mumlife #newparents #parentingtips #sweetdreams #nightwakes #toddler #upallnight

But does it really need rescuing?!! Before you ru

But does it really need rescuing?!!

Before you run in with your boob/buggy/contact to rescue ask yourself these questions!

#sleep #baby #naps #sweetdreams #toddler #newmum #mumlife #newdad #dadlife #parenting #upallnight

🌟 Team Tuesday 🌟 Hooray! Hana and Grace are

🌟 Team Tuesday 🌟

Hooray! Hana and Grace are amazing!

Hana has been helping parents tackle toddler sleep challenges, often seeing results in just two nights as she did for @jessdent07 and @lexybullett Whilst Grace is supporting the younger babies allowing new mums like @hemi89 and @georgiapetrou_90 to finally settle into motherhood without the stress of wake windows, overtiredness or generic routines.

I’m so grateful to have such a skilled, understanding and dedicated team. The reviews speak for themselves!

#TeamTuesday #Sleep #baby #toddler #sleeptrain #newmum #mumlife #newdad #dadlife #sweetdreams #transforminglives

Does the long nap need to be in the afternoon? Nop

Does the long nap need to be in the afternoon? Nope! 🕒

There’s no evidence to back that up, and my experience with 1,000+ babies shows it doesn’t matter. Whether your baby’s longest nap is in the morning or afternoon, the key is to follow their natural rhythm. Just avoid making the third or fourth nap the longest to keep sleep pressure balanced for smoother nights. Let your baby lead the way, and you’ll find what works best for them and you! 💕

#Baby #Sweetdreams #sleepyhead #naps #research #newmum #mumlife #newdad #dadlife #parentingtips

In the conversation about improving children’s s

In the conversation about improving children’s sleep a systematic study found that the crucial role of fathers often goes overlooked. Yet, research shows that when dads are present and involved, they can significantly influence their child’s development and emotional well-being. A study by The Pew Research Center reveals that millennial dads are stepping up, tripling their childcare time since 1965. Today, only 3% have never changed a nappy, compared to 43% in 1982.

As 57% of millennial fathers view parenting as a key part of their identity, their active involvement translates to better emotional security and academic success for their children. Let’s not forget: engaged fathers foster confident, well-rounded kids. It’s time to recognize and support the vital role dads play in nurturing healthier sleep habits and overall development! 💤👨‍👧‍👦

#Parenting #ChildDevelopment #research #mumlife #dadlife #newdad #parentingtips #sweetdreams #sleep #baby #newbaby

🌟 Star of the Week: Oliver 🌟 This week’s

🌟 Star of the Week: Oliver 🌟

This week’s star is Oliver! And he serves as proof that with a few small changes you can have the greatest big impact. Even when he came down with an ear infection, the new approach worked so well that he slept soundly—and has kept it up ever since.

By bringing more consistency to his routine, we eased the ups and downs that were causing a lot of parental stress! 👏 His mum @kimmyclairejones says “I am honestly still so buzzing with his sleep, we’ve been through weekends away, family coming to stay, he’s had his nanny put him down for naps, and through it all he has been a total dream! I think we are currently going through the transition from 2x 75 min naps to the 45 and 90 as you predicted, he seems to be pushing on longer between them now, and I think we have 2 new teeth close to cutting but he is just doing so so brilliantly and sleeping a dream!”

#StarOfTheWeek #BetterSleep #ConsistencyMatters #newmum #mumlife #consistencyiskey #parentingtips #sleepyhead #sweetdreams

Shake off the nonsense, dump it, cut it out! 2025

Shake off the nonsense, dump it, cut it out! 2025 is not the year where old school nonsense needs to prevail. Sleep does not breed sleep! Naps need to be capped to preserve the nights. This is all especially true if you have a low sleep needs baby. End of!

#sleep #naps #sleepyhead #baby #newmum #mumlife #upallnight #exhaustedmama #debunkthejunk #toddler

Meet the Sound Asleep Guru squad!💥(Reposting fo

Meet the Sound Asleep Guru squad!💥(Reposting for new format!)

I am so excited to formally introduce Grace and Hana as members of the Sound Asleep Guru family.

They have both helped me enormously over the last two months and I am so pleased to have them join me for the long-term. Importantly for YOU, we are a team, when you work with one of us, you are getting all of our input and minds- collaboration is at the heart of our team.

You all know I have incredibly high standards. I do not tolerate the junk which this industry is drowning in and neither do Hana or Grace.

- we are anti generic routines
-we are anti “overtiredness”
- we are anti fake wake windows

Your most precious children are unique and their own sleep needs which are particular to them. You have my guarantee that we all take this very seriously.

We also all believe that maternal mental health is of critical importance and is so often overlooked.

Your baby matters, but YOU matter just as much too.

#sleep #sleepyhead #newmum #mumlife #newdad #dadlife #sweetdreams #attachment #sciencerocks #parentingtips #baby #toddler #love #debunkthejunk #youdoyou

Happy New Year and all that jazz! Here are our s

Happy New Year and all that jazz!

Here are our so called resolutions personal and professional! What are yours?

If you have any thoughts on how I can achieve mine let me know! I’m always up for people thinking outside of the box!

#sleep #sleepyhead #baby #newparents #parentingtips #newyearresolution #sweetdreams #upallnight #naps

Thank you ALL! 2024 was unreal! At the end of

Thank you ALL!

2024 was unreal!

At the end of 2023 I said my goal was to help even more families but I wasn’t sure how I was going to achieve that when I was already at capacity!

Step 1: take on Jess as my VA to free up lots of my admin time!

Step 2: Doing Q&As every other month

But then…I did 3 more courses and this meant I was less available…SO…

Step 3: I decided to take on coaches to help me between July-October…leading to…

Step 4: Me forming the Sound Asleep Guru squad in November with Hana and Grace!

The result overall was consulting with 147 more families!

I am so over the moon and cannot wait to do even more in 2025! Perhaps not take on more families as I also risk burning out, but look out tomorrow for my New Years Resolution!

Thanks again to everyone who made this possible @jessicaemily @hyggelittle_sleepers @goodsleepmatters @franksleepsolutions

And to all my lovely followers who help me defeat trolls and debunk the junk!

#happynewyear #2024 #2025 #baby #sleep #sweetdreams #parentingtips #newmum #mumlife #thank you

✨ THE FINAL DEBUNK OF 2024!!! Brining you recent

✨ THE FINAL DEBUNK OF 2024!!! Brining you recent research from leading universities in Australia, the UK, and the US reveals that naps play a crucial role in memory consolidation and brain development for babies. If you want access to any of the papers let me know! I will put them in my stories on the day I publish this debunk but if you are reading this in the future DM me to see them.

‼️ It is important to note that there is no research to show how long naps should be! Just that naps are important, so this is not me saying you need long naps!

Ignore the clickbait Instagram posts that once again are rooted in no evidence whatsoever and know what is genuinely understood and good for your baby. 🧠💖

#sleep #sleepyhead #baby #debunkthejunk #sweetdreams #naps #ilovescience #research #toddler #newmum #̭parentingtips

💤✨ Sleep is not a luxury—it’s a basic nee

💤✨ Sleep is not a luxury—it’s a basic need. ✨💤

Sleep is essential—just like food and water. Wanting more rest doesn’t make you selfish; it makes you human. Let’s stop glorifying exhaustion and start prioritising our well-being. You can’t pour from an empty cup!

It’s time to level the playing field for our basic needs—because rested parents are better equipped to thrive and care. 🌟

#ParentingWithoutGuilt #SleepMatters #upallnight #youmatter #exhaustedmama #newmum #mumlife #newdad #parentingtips

Thank goodness Louis’ mum didn’t give up after

Thank goodness Louis’ mum didn’t give up after the bumpy start.

Louis’ star of the week teaches two really clear lessons:

1) making changes isn’t easy- you need to be fully prepared for it to be tricky!

BUT

2) when you do make the change it all happens so quickly and the change is EPIC.

I am so pleased for @jessicahassoon that she was able to enjoy this Christmas not being nap trapped or bed trapped at night. She was really low as we set out on this journey and it is like the greatest weight has been lifted for her.

Thank you Louis for making this so easy after the first night (well the second first night!) you are all sleeping so well now!

#sleep #staroftheweek #sweetdreams #upallnight #touchedout #sleepyhead #exhaustedmama #newmum #mumlife #baby

Christmas chaos can throw even the best sleepers o

Christmas chaos can throw even the best sleepers off track, but don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. 💤

Firstly, don’t rush, wait until you really have the time and space to dedicate to it, then reassess the sleep needs, be consistent and patient! Everything is salvageable!

Remember over this time things might have changed, what worked before may not do now, so watch your baby’s cues and respond to their needs, not the needs of the clock or any other made up construct like fake windows.

#ConsistencyIsKey #routine #parentingtips #sleep #baby #toddler #newmum #mumlife #naps #upallnight

🎄✨ Wishing all our amazing Sound Asleep Guru

🎄✨ Wishing all our amazing Sound Asleep Guru followers the merriest Christmas! May your day be filled with joy—and your nights be calm, and restful. 🌟

Here’s to sweet dreams and peaceful nights.💤

#MerryChristmas #sleepwell #sweetdreams #christmas #baby #newborn #twins #family

Team Tuesday on Christmas eve includes the whole t

Team Tuesday on Christmas eve includes the whole team!

For those of you who don’t know Jess, she is our VA, she keeps all of our bookings in order, managing Lauren alone was a mammoth task but from November she found herself managing three coaches!

So here is what Grace, Hana, Jess and Lauren the WHOLE Sound Asleep Guru Squad wish for Christmas.

What are you wishing for this Christmas?

#TeamTuesday #christmas #firstchristmas #newmum #mumlife #parenting #sweetdreams #festive #alliwantforchristmasisyou #breastcancerawareness

🎁 Naughty List: - Expecting all babies to slee

🎁 Naughty List:

- Expecting all babies to sleep 7pm-7am—it’s unrealistic for most! ⏰
- Stressing over “perfect” schedules instead of prioritising what works for *your* baby. 😵‍💫
- Neglecting a baby’s individual needs baby👶

🎄Nice List:

- Calculating your baby’s total sleep needs in 24 hours to personalise their routine. 🧮
- Balancing naps and nights to maximise sleep without unnecessary stress. 🌙
- Letting go of generic rules and embracing what your baby is capable of. ❤️
-Detoxing from accounts which promote unhealthy and unsustainable ‘norms’ not rooted in data and evidence. 🗑️

Stop chasing the unachievable and start creating a routine that works for your baby. Babies aren’t robots—they’re totally unique, and their sleep should be, too! 🎉

#Sleep #baby #sleepscience #newmum #mumlife #bedtime #naps #parentingtips #routine #youdoyou #upallnight

🕰️ In short… no, we absolutely do not mean

🕰️ In short… no, we absolutely do not mean Cry-It-Out when we advise sleep training.

☕️ In long… ‘Cry-It-Out’ is the Extinction Method – where you leave your child to cry without returning, no matter how long it takes. I don’t know any coaches who use this method, and it’s not necessary to reach the goal. It’s proven that it’s not harmful and can even improve attachment, development, and sleep quantity. But STILL, NO, I do not recommend using it on babies under 14 months.

What I do use is controlled crying – where I ask you to withhold support for very short periods, consistently. I don’t use the Ferber method, pick-up-put-down, or Cry-It-Out.

It’s important to know what you’re asking when you speak to a coach. Asking about ‘Cry-It-Out’ is like asking a restaurant if they serve cod – it’s a very specific fish, if you mean white fish, ask about white fish!

If you’re wondering if crying is involved, yes, some crying can happen when you make changes to behavior. The real question to ask is, what will you do if they cry? That’s the answer you’re looking for.

Hope that clears things up!

#SleepTraining #ControlledCrying #ParentingTips #baby #newmum #mumlife #sweetdreams #naps #sleepyhead #selfsoothing #happyfamily

⭐️ Meet Avery and Vincent my stars of 2024! B

⭐️ Meet Avery and Vincent my stars of 2024!
Born 4 months too early, too small and too sick. They are INCREDIBLE ⭐️

1) yes this song is cheesy but I love it and they are absolute miracles. Gorgeous miracles who I love working with. Born at 1lb10 and 1lb7oz they truly are inspirational!
2) this is the longest carousel I have ever done and they deserve it!
3) If anything ever serves as proof that every baby is different, it is these two. Born way too early but at the same time and yet so unbelievably different in their sleep needs.
4) Twin parenting is frankly impossible in many ways but their mum @apriljalisamw and dad have endured more than is fathomable. They are truly inspirational and the loveliest ever people. I am so lucky to work with them.

Avery came to me a good sleeper, really it was tweaking her routine.

But Vinnie you were much more of a puzzle. But as it stands we have your code cracked! It is a wildly particular code and it will change no doubt, but for now we have it!

Happy Birthday & Merry Christmas you superstars! 🌟 🌟

#sleep #twins #preemie #preemietwins #preemierockstar #nicu #twinsandmultiplebirthsassociation #sweetdreams #miracles #staroftheweek #baby #newmum #mumlife #twinmum

“The melatonin gap 🌙✨ What is it, and why

“The melatonin gap 🌙✨

What is it, and why does it matter for your baby’s bedtime? Scroll through to uncover why those peaceful bedtimes might turn into frustrating false starts later on. 💤👹

#melatonin #BabySleepTips #Routine #FalseStarts #SleepScience #parentingtips #baby #newmum #mumlife #sweetdreams #mumlife