Caring Sleep Solutions by Olena Santangeli, PhD

Caring Sleep Solutions by Olena Santangeli, PhD Infant Sleep Consultant (0-6 yo) & Adult Sleep Coach. PhD (Medicine). Neuroscientist.

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09/04/2026

You didn’t buy a crib for it to become… storage.

But here you are.

And every time you try again —
your baby cries, wakes, or refuses to stay there.

So you start thinking:

“My baby just hates the crib.”

But what if that’s not true?

What if your baby simply doesn’t feel safe there yet?

Because until now, sleep has always happened:

in your arms
with movement
with you right there

And their brain learned:
👉 this is how I fall asleep

The crib isn’t the problem.
It’s just… unfamiliar.

And babies don’t settle in unfamiliar spaces without support.

The shift doesn’t happen overnight —
it’s something you build, step by step.

Gently.
With your presence.
Without forcing independence too early.

You don’t need to “fix” your baby.
You just need the right approach 🤍

👉 Share this with a mom who thinks her baby hates the crib
👉 And if you want a gradual, supportive plan to build your baby’s sleep confidence — reach out, link in bio

You didn’t buy that crib to store laundry.But somehow… that’s what it became.And every time you try again —the crying st...
08/04/2026

You didn’t buy that crib to store laundry.

But somehow… that’s what it became.

And every time you try again —
the crying starts
the wake-ups happen
and you’re left thinking:

“Why does my baby hate the crib so much?”

Here’s the part most parents are never told:

Your baby isn’t rejecting the crib.
They’re rejecting the lack of familiarity and safety in that space.

Because until now, sleep has always meant:

your arms
your movement
your presence

And their brain learned:
THIS is how I fall asleep.

So when that suddenly changes…
their nervous system reacts.

Not with logic —
but with protest.

The shift around 5–6 months makes this even louder.

Sleep cycles mature.
Awareness increases.
And now your baby needs consistency to feel secure.

This is where many parents feel stuck.

But here’s the good news:

You don’t need to force the crib.

You just need to teach the brain that the crib = safety

And that happens through small, gentle, repeated experiences:

your voice
your touch
your presence

Step by step.

No overwhelm.
No extremes.

Just building trust in a new space.

You don’t have to do this alone 🤍

If this sounds like your baby,
follow along for more science-backed, gentle sleep guidance
or reach out if you want support tailored to your little one

If this feels familiar… take a breath 🤍You don’t need to suddenly remove milkor push your child to “figure it out alone....
08/04/2026

If this feels familiar… take a breath 🤍

You don’t need to suddenly remove milk
or push your child to “figure it out alone.”

What matters is:
👉 understanding why the wakings are happening
👉 and shifting things in a way your child can handle

I’ve written a full article where I break this down clearly:
• what’s happening biologically
• how nutrition plays a role in sleep regulation and how to structure meals and particularly dinner
•shifts in bedtime routine that can improve the situation

👉 Comment “Blog”
and I’ll send you the link to read it





Sleep Webinar for Parents of Babies 5–18 Months 🤍If your baby wakes at the same time every night, you’re not imagining i...
01/04/2026

Sleep Webinar for Parents of Babies 5–18 Months 🤍

If your baby wakes at the same time every night, you’re not imagining it — and it’s not random.

In many cases, the timing of night wakings can give us important clues about what might be going on beneath the surface: sleep pressure, daytime rhythm, feeding patterns, or how your baby is falling asleep.

The challenge is that these wakings often look very similar, which is why it can feel confusing and exhausting.

I’m hosting a live online Zoom webinar for parents who want to better understand these patterns — and learn how to gently reduce night wakings, without cry-it-out.

✨ Night Wakings by Time: What They Mean — and How to Reduce Them (Gently)
🖥 Live on Zoom
📅 April 2nd
⏰ 1:00 PM ET I 7:00 PM Spain | 6:00 PM UK
🎥 Replay available

This is for parents who feel stuck, tired, and want clear, science-based guidance that actually fits their baby.

If this resonates, the link to save your spot is in the comments 🤍

Lena | Child & Adult Sleep Consultant | Neuroscientist
Caring Sleep Solutions

This is something I see all the time.Because sleep isn’t just about a method.👉 It’s about your baby’s development👉 Their...
30/03/2026

This is something I see all the time.

Because sleep isn’t just about a method.

👉 It’s about your baby’s development
👉 Their temperament
👉 And how everything shifts over time

So when something stops working…
it’s not because you failed.

It’s because your baby changed.

When we align sleep with your child (not force them into a method),
you don’t just get better nights…

You get confidence.

If night wakings are your biggest struggle right now,
I still have a few spots for my Night Wakings Webinar → link in bio

And if you’re ready for personalised support,
you can book a free 15-min call with me — we’ll look at what’s really going on and what your next step could be 🤍

30/03/2026

Some parents message me:

“My baby can self-settle…
sleep through the night…
but at bedtime they roll, sing, babble…
and don’t fall asleep straight away.”

Let me reassure you 👇

✨ This is not a problem.
It’s actually a beautiful sign of healthy sleep development.

And I see this so often with families I’ve worked with…

👉 Like this little girl.
We worked together when she was a baby,
building her ability to fall asleep gently and independently.

Now as a toddler,
you can see how that skill has evolved.

✨ This is active self-settling.

She’s not struggling.
She’s unwinding, processing the day, regulating her nervous system.

And temperament plays a big role here.

Some children fall asleep quietly.
Others are “vocal soothers.”

They hum.
They talk.
They sing themselves to sleep.

And that’s completely okay.

🧠 What’s normal?

If your child falls asleep within ~5–20 minutes,
while staying calm and content…

➡️ This is healthy sleep onset.

🚩 When to adjust?

If it takes much longer and they seem wide awake
→ they might not be tired enough
➡️ try shifting bedtime slightly later

If it takes long with fussing or crying
→ they might be overtired
➡️ support them more and strengthen self-settling

❤️ The bigger picture

A child who can lie in bed,
feel safe,
and drift off in their own way…

That’s the goal.

✨ If night wakings are still a struggle…
I go deeper into this inside my Night Wakings Webinar
where I explain why they happen and how to gently reduce them.

👉 Comment “SLEEP” and I’ll send you the details

And if you’re watching this thinking…
“I wish my child could fall asleep this calmly…”

You’re not alone.
And it’s absolutely something we can build — gently.


28/03/2026

If your baby is waking every 2–3 hours at night, you’re not doing anything wrong.

But it’s also not something you just have to “wait out.”

In many cases, these wakings follow patterns — and when you understand what’s driving them, you can start making small adjustments that actually improve sleep.

Not by guessing.
Not by leaving your baby to cry.
But by understanding what their sleep is telling you.

If you’re currently stuck in frequent night wakings, I’ll walk you through this step by step in my LIVE webinar 🤍

📅 April 2nd
⏰ 1 PM ET | 10 AM PT

👉 Comment “WEBINAR” and I’ll send you the link to reserve your spot.
Replay available

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