Toddler sleeps

 

Toddlers respond really well to habits around sleep time especially evening sleep routines. A routine as simple as dinner, bath , story , bed can make a big difference to bedtime calmness.

 

A CONVERSATION ABOUT SLEEP CYCLES  and NEWBORN BABY SLEEP

 

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It  does take a little to get your head around it but  in addition to other key points about sleep, it does help to make it easier to work out what is needed and why your bay is doing what he or she is doing.

 Then it is easier to work through the best way for you to help your baby sleep and to help your baby sleep enough so that he or she feels fantastic, is jumping out of his or her skin happy and life is so much more enjoyable with more fun time.

Her is a little about sleep cycles in a nutshell. 

We all have sleep cycles when we go to sleep. The cycles consist of a going off to sleep, deep sleep and then we come to a lighter sleep state.  Then it repeats. This is a very basic model of sleep cycles.

Generally the first cycle is shorter than subsequent cycles.  For very young babies- newborns, this can be as short as 20 minutes.  For adults about an hour is common for the first cycle.  Most of us have some sort of association for going off to sleep.   As adults we may have a drink of milk, read, have music on or have a favourite pillow. 

Babies can develop associations fairly early. Some associations can be helpful and some can start out being helpful then become unhelpful when the association is something the baby can’t do for themself.  One example would be using a dummy for the baby to go to sleep with.

Generally when we go to sleep , we go into a very short deep sleep and then come into our first light sleep. At this stage we subconsciously check our surroundings.  As adults this is when we may wake briefly and notice things happening around us. We might note that it is raining, the dog is barking, I’m cold or that your partner is not there. When we get into the second cycle is when we all get our deep restorative sleep.

With babies, it can be tricky.  When they come to their light sleep  they usually stir and can also have their eyes wide open, have a big cry that sounds like something is wrong and move their arms vigorously.  If you are unaware of light sleep and sleep cycles it is easy to misinterpret this as your baby being awake.  Afterall they look and sound awake. You may pick them up or talk to them without realising that they aren’t really awake. Often this is when babies’ “self settle” is interrupted and they have no chance of self settling. 

Early tired signs and your baby's daytime sleep- all you need to know

 

 Early tired signs and how they change in your quest for your baby's daytime sleep

 

Are you exhausted? Baby doesn't sleep during the day? Is sleep time frustrating or a fight?


The truth is the vast majority of parents struggle through days, weeks and even months or years of poor day sleep just because they haven't found the answers to getting better sleep for their baby.


The good news is, that doesn't have to be you. I have helped hundreds of families help their baby to better daytime sleep and they are rewarded with so much more than good sleep.

You too will have more energy, more fun time together & generally feel out of this world awesome because you are both getting good rest & can recharge.


Find out the secrets to getting your baby to sleep better during the day.   (They aren't secret once you know)


Join in on this webinar, from the comfort and cosiness of your home on Wednesday 26th June at 8 pm.   All you need is an internet connection or phone line.


 

We understand that life with a little one can be unpredictable which is why if you register and you  miss it, a recording will be available for you to view at a later time.


Call or email for more information- insyncwithinfants.com
Remember your next webinar is on Wednesday 26th June, 8 pm.     Here is the link to register


 

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  Be the parent that enjoys the most awesomely deliciously, great days with your baby just because you found out all about early tired signs  to help your baby's daytime sleep

 

The most important thing to remain calm when your baby is crying

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For most parents one of the most stressful times is when your baby is crying for what seems like hours and doesn’t seem to be stopping. This is particularly so when your baby is usually placid and happy, settling easily and this behaviour comes out of the blue.

  A myriad of thoughts often go through your mind including “is there something seriously wrong with my baby?”.  This is particularly so when your baby has been so calm and relaxed and this is out of character.  This is for many young babies, not just for new parents.  Recently my neighbour who has baby number 5, yes 5, (and I don’t know how they do it and they are the quietest neighbours I have- go figure!!)  ( My other neighbour  has 2 and I hear them more – just normal kid noise- I am very fortunate to have very good neighbours).

 I am waffling- any how- this neighbour with  her 5th baby, called me over just to bounce off what may be happening to make her baby cry uncontrollably for  the last few hours.  As you can imagine the mum was agitated and upset and just needed an objective view to help her think through the situation. Her baby is normally quiet and would settle pretty easily but this one evening she just wouldn’t/ probably couldn’t settle for whatever reason.  We had discussed that she  could be a little unwell- possibly teething. She had a mild temperature and didn’t feed as well that day and had rosy cheeks that she didn’t usually have and probably coupled with not having had a enough sleep also, was by now overtired. She settled to sleep while I was there which made her mum feel so much better.  Her mum visibly relaxed .  I didn’t do anything, just gave her a chance to talk it through.  Often this happens and it often happens that as the mum relaxes, the baby also relaxes a little more. The next day she was back to normal again.

Another friend of mine said to me that she had been talking with a group of mums and they were reminiscing about when their children were babies.  She said that she could see now that when she gave herself permission to relax and go with the flow, her previously unsettled baby became much more relaxed.  All in the group could now see, looking back on that time, that it was the same for them and the age at which they were able to do this varied.  For some their baby was 4 months, some 8 mths and for my friend it was when her baby was 14 months of age.

The most important thing you can do to remain calm when everything seems to be going wrong is to

Take care of yourself with regular time outs and doing something just for you. 

 This should be number one thing you do- it’s a preventive action.  I understand that with a baby it is difficult.  I do encourage you to really consider it as a key tool to help you through the broken days and nights with little ones.

When you do this well, it fills your bucket of give and those times when your baby needs lots of your give, you will have those extra reserves to help you through these really tough times.  Not caring for yourself will mean that your reserves are lower and it will take less for you to feel the stresses of having a baby.  It is important for every stage of our lives but particularly when we are caring for others daily. It will help you remain calm when your baby is crying.

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About early tired signs and how they change in your quest for your baby's daytime sleep.

 

Are you struggling with daytime sleep for your baby?  This is for  all you frustrated and exhausted parents doing your best to help your baby sleep  but somehow are just missing something.

Early tired signs is a large piece of the day sleep puzzle.  Often a little tweak of what you are doing can make all the difference in your day.

Suddenly you go from a crying , cranky baby who fights sleep to one who goes to sleep more easily and sleeps better  and longer too.   And miraculously, the fog of being a new parent lifts and you feel your self again.

Everyone wins and is happier, enjoys more quality time and is more relaxed.  Parents say they feel so much more confident and more empowered once they understand this concept and cues.

 

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Here are the details of our next webinar.

Join us in this discussion about early tired signs and how they change in your quest for your baby's daytime sleep.
Wednesday, 26th June 2013, 8pm in the comfort of your lounge room.

 

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PLease share this with anyone you think may be interested in this information, It will probably change their day. I look forward to talking with you

About early tired signs and how they change in your quest for your baby's daytime sleep.

 

Regards
Leisa

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When do I start brushing baby teeth?

 Parents are often confused about when to brush baby teeth.

Brushing teeth is recommended to start when your baby has a few teeth.

Use a baby tooth brush, no toothpaste.  The brushing is the most important part of teeth care.

Toothpaste is not important until about 3 years of age when you can instruct him or her to spit excess out and they can do it.  Too much fluoride can lead to mottled teeth.

Oral hygiene is more important than toothpaste in preventing decay.

Also make sure to brush up and down and not across.  Where the gum margins meet our teeth is where decay starts.
Aim to make tooth brushing a normal part of the day. Usually at bathtime to start with.

I hope this gives you some ideas about  brushing your baby's teeth.

Brisbane New Born Help

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Are you a parent feeling confusedand  exhausted with a million questions about your baby not sleeping?

In the battle of the over-tired parent and the over-tired child, there are no winners.

Get peace of mind with all your questions from Brisbane's own newborn help specialist.

With more than 20 years’ experience, ‘sleep whisperer’ Leisa Breed  helps  make sleepless nights and bedtime battles a thing of the past.

Parents will learn the biggest mistakes  most of them make when putting their babies to bed and how to read the tone of your baby’s cry so you can support them emotionally while they learn to sleep plus much more.

They will soon find out that a baby who is sleeping well during the night is a happier baby during the day and vice versa.

Start with free tips from insyncwithinfants.com.  For enquiries call Leisa on 1800 880 993.