Sleep Boutique Sleep Consultant

30/01/2026

Ahh, all those opinions from others that aren't actually true!!! 😏

I cannot stress the importance of following the right age-appropriate wake windows, and consistent routines enough.
Understanding your child's sleep needs is key to supporting longer, more restorative sleep.

If you need help getting back on track with your little one's sleep contact me to get started.

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Laura x💫

28/01/2026

Sleep training can be quite daunting, and some parents avoid it because they think they have to be housebound. I'm here to tell you that's not the case and it's important to get out of the house.

I get asked a lot of questions during consulting and this particular one came up with a client I recently worked with. We tweaked her little one's first morning nap and made it a 30-minute one, but she was worried that if she took him out in the pram, she might undo all her hard work.

I suggested getting him into a routine for his new nap times first and then proceed with starting with a morning walk for the first nap of the day.
While I'm a complete advocate for taking your little one on walks during sleep training, there are a few things to keep in mind so it doesn't interfere with the process and a good tip to remember is that each child is different and what works for one family may not necessarily work for the other.

🌙Time it right:

Try to schedule walks before the bedtime routine rather than during it. A walk too close to the usual sleep time might either overstimulate or tire your baby in unpredictable ways.
For naps, short walks can be helpful if your baby struggles to fall asleep in the cot, but consistency is key. I would recommend a walk for the shorter naps.

💤Avoid overstimulation:

New sights, sounds, or excitement during a walk can sometimes make babies more alert instead of sleepy. Pay attention to your baby's reactions.

💫Goals

If your goal is to help your baby learn to fall asleep independently in the cot, try not to rely on motion (stroller, car, or carrier) as the main way to get them to sleep, as it can create sleep associations that make sleeping in the cot harder.

If you need help navigating sleep problems contact me to book your free discovery call.

27/01/2026

My Mission 👇

24/01/2026

When working with clients, I often get asked if it's ok to hold their little one for the backup nap, and the answer is yes: a backup nap is only 10 minutes, and holding them for this nap will not undo all your hard work.

Need help navigating naps or bedtime?

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Laura 💫

22/01/2026

Being consistent with sleep training is one of the hardest parts but also the most important.

Consistency isn't perfection. It means: 👇

💫Same routine
💫Same approach
💫Same response every night
💫The circadian rhythm knows what to expect

Ways to stay consistent may be a bedtime routine, bath, pyjamas on, milk feed, story, and bedtime. Do it in the same order every night. Choose a sleep training method and stick to it. Ensure daytime naps support your little ones' bedtime.

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Laura ✨

21/01/2026

I guide families towards a short morning nap and a longer lunchtime nap for a reason 👇

A short morning nap can help prevent early-morning wakes and reduce the need for one big, early "catch-up" nap. When that first longer nap happens too early in the day, early mornings can slowly become a pattern that reinforces itself.

If the first nap of the day is too long then your little one may start to refuse their second nap as they haven't built up enough sleep pressure and the nap becomes later and later until before you know it, it's getting closer to their bedtime.

This is why so many children drop to one nap way before they are ready!

The short - long nap gives you flexibility to get out of the house for the first nap and return home for the longer nap.

If you need help navigating naps and sleep contact me to get started.✨

Laura x

20/01/2026

19/01/2026

Sleep is essential for children's growth, learning, behaviour, and overall health.
While they sleep, their bodies and brains do important work that can't happen during the day. If you can do one thing this year, prioritise sleep, not just for your little one but for the whole family.

💫Why sleep is important for children.💫

1. Brain development & learning
• Sleep helps children remember what they learned during the day
• It improves attention, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Well-rested children do better in school.

2. Physical growth
•Growth hormone is released mainly during sleep.
•Good sleep supports healthy bones, muscles, and overall development.

3. Emotional health
• Enough sleep helps children manage emotions.
•Lack of sleep can cause irritability, mood swings, anxiety, or hyperactivity.

4. Stronger immune system
•Sleep helps the body fight infections and illnesses.
•Children who sleep well get sick less often.

5. Healthy behaviour
•Well-rested children have better self-control and fewer behaviour problems.
•Poor sleep is linked to attention and behaviour issues.

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Laura xx

16/01/2026

At this age, it's completely normal for a baby to still need 2 naps with a wake window of around 2.5-3 hours. It really does depend on the individual child, as I have said before, they are all different, and what works for one won't necessarily work for the other!

So as a guide, I would recommend the following routine:

6.30 am - 7.00 am Wake for the day

Breakfast/milk feed

9.30 am 30-minute nap

11.00/11.30 am lunchtime

12.30/1.00 pm 2-hour nap

5.00/5.30 pm offer dinner

Offer milk feed before bedtime

7.00 pm bedtime

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14/01/2026

What to do when your little one is sick. 🤒

Children often find sleep difficult when they are unwell and the pain or discomfort can seem so much worse when they are alone in their sleep environment. It is normal for them to want to be around you as you are their safe space. They will show signs of clinginess, be restless and have no energy.

Your little one may want to sleep for longer periods, fall asleep earlier than their usual bedtime but then wake during the early hours and find it difficult to get back to sleep.

My advice for dealing with a sick child would be not to stress about routine as it will go out of the window, allow them to be close by and remember that allowing them to sleep for longer will help them to recover. Sleep and routine can get back on track once they are back to their normal selves.

If you have a sleep question or need further support contact me to get started.

Laura 💫

13/01/2026

Happy Wednesday. I'm here to answer any sleep questions you may have. Drop me a PM or comment below