I have to wait a long time for my baby to fall asleep

As exasparated parents, you know all too well the feeling of waiting a long time for your little one to finally fall asleep. Between the late night feedings, the crying, and the rocking, it can seem like you have tried every trick in the book to get your baby to sleep. But with a bit of dedication and patience, you can find a routine and strategies that will help your baby finally sleep through the night. With the right combination of sleep aids and consistent bedtime routines, you can make sure both you and your baby get the rest you need.

As a sleep consultant, I understand the exasperation of many parents whose babies take a long time to fall asleep. It can be incredibly frustrating for parents to have to wait a long time for their baby to fall asleep and the exhaustion caused by lack of sleep can quickly lead to overwhelm. I have seen firsthand how difficult it can be for parents in this situation and how they can often turn to desperate measures in order to try and get their baby to sleep.

I understand...

The good news is that there are gentle and safe strategies that can be used to help babies and toddlers get better sleep. As part of this process it is important to understand the impact of age on sleep and how young babies may need extra help to transition between sleep cycles.

There are gentle ways of achieving better sleep

Sleep is a learned behavior and over time babies and children can be taught healthy sleep habits. This may include teaching them how to self soothe, helping to establish a regular nap and bedtime schedule and rewarding positive sleep behaviors. And of course, patience and consistency are key as it may take some time for babies and children to learn healthy sleep habits.

Sleep is a learned behaviour

If you are feeling overwhelmed and exasperated with your baby’s night wakings, consider seeking the help of a sleep consultant. A sleep consultant can help to identify any underlying sleep issues and offer gentle strategies to help your baby sleep better and longer.

Seek the help of a baby sleep consultant

Sleep training packages
appropriate for you...

Newborns

I can work with you to create individualized sleep plans tailored to your family's needs, offering advice on schedules, feeding times, and nighttime rituals. Let me help you and your baby get the rest you need!

4 - 6 month olds

I can provide guidance on establishing a healthy sleep schedule, teach you to recognize and respond to your baby's sleep cues, and provide proactive strategies to help your baby learn to soothe themselves to sleep and stay asleep.

6 - 12 month olds

I can help to create a calming bedtime routine, help you recognize and respond to your baby’s sleep cues, night waking's and sleep regressions, and help your baby learn to self-soothe and fall asleep independently.

1 -2 year olds

I can help you create a consistent bedtime routine, help you identify the environmental factors that could be causing disruptive sleep patterns, and providing strategies for your baby to learn how to self-soothe.

2 - 3 years old

I can provide tools and strategies to help your child develop healthy sleep habits. Including developing relaxation techniques to use before bedtime, and providing positive reinforcement for your child when they are able to stay in bed.

3 - 5 year olds

I can help you develop a sleep schedule and bedtime routine and work with you to provide guidance on how to create a sleep-friendly environment, strategies for managing bedtime struggles, and helping independent sleep.

Sleep regression

I can provide strategies for managing sleep regression by creating a healthy sleep environment, helping the baby to relax and guidance on how to handle night time wakings and establishing positive sleep associations.

Early risers

Early rising babies can lead to a lack of sleep for both the baby and for you as parents, leading to fatigue and exhaustion. To help combat this, I can help you with strategies to develop a healthy sleep pattern that can benefit the both of you.

Take a look at the benefits of sleep
for your little one...

Newborns

Sleep training can be a great way to help newborns learn how to sleep independently and establish healthy sleep habits. It can help your baby sleep for longer stretches at night, learn to self-soothe, and have long-term benefits.

4 - 6 month olds

Sleep training for a 4-6 month old is an important part of establishing healthy long-term sleep habits for your baby. It can help to reduce night waking, help babies learn to self-soothe, and promote healthy brain development.

6 - 12 month olds

Sleep is an essential part of a baby's development. Quality sleep helps promote healthy physical and cognitive development, regulate mood and emotions, and strengthen the immune system.

1 -2 year olds

Sleep is a vital part of development for 1-2 year olds. It helps promote physical, mental, and emotional health, as studies have shown that it can help improve physical growth, mental development, and emotional wellbeing.

2 - 3 years old

Sleep plays an important role in the healthy development. Quality sleep is essential in order for them to be able to learn, grow, and flourish and promote their cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioural development.