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Hey Sleepy Mama, Leigh-on-Sea (2026)

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to you and your gorgeous families ❤️

Thank you so much for following along this year, supporting my little corner of Instagram and trusting me with your babies’ sleep. I am endlessly grateful to every wonderful family I have worked with.

I hope you have the most magical Christmas with your little ones, especially if it is a first Christmas. Soak it all in, the cuddles, the chaos and the memories 🥰

See you on the other side ✨🎄

Kate x

01/12/2025

Where did November go?! It went by in a flash - here's my round up.

1. Sunny visit to the farm 🚜
2. On a mission to get fit - actually starting to enjoy it! 🏋🏻‍♀️
3. Ooh ahh! Fireworks night 🎆
4. Hand me down pyjamas (good job she likes trains) 🚂
5. Work - helping lots of families get their sleep back 💤
6. Autumn days on the beach ♥️
7. Calpol season has arrived 🤧
8. When your toddler refuses to nap in her cot 🙄
9. First mulled wine of the year 🍷
10. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄

24/11/2025

Black Friday is here and I am bringing you something far more life changing than 50 percent off an air fryer… the Sleep Rescue Package.

If you are living in the land of night wakes, nap drama, bedtime battles or general sleep chaos, this is your sign to finally get the support you need.

For £125 you’ll get:
• A 20 minute sleep assessment call
• A full review of your child’s current sleep
• Clear identification of what’s causing the sleep struggles
• A personalised sleep plan with a gentle settling method
• A flexible routine that works for your family
• One week of email support to help you get started with confidence

All using my gentle, supportive, no cry it out approach that actually works.

This Black Friday exclusive is your chance to make sleep easier, calmer and happier for your whole family.

Offer valid on packages booked before 1 December 2025.

Ready for better nights? Let’s get you rescued. Comment 'BLACK' below and I'll send you the link to get started.

I'm Kate, baby and toddler sleep consultant and mum of 3. I help exhausted mums like you get their sleep back. Follow along for lots of sleep tips and advice .sleepy.mama

27/10/2025

Nightmares vs. Night Terrors - what’s the difference?

If your little one wakes in the night screaming or crying, it can be so distressing but understanding what’s happening can really help.

🌙 Nightmares usually happen in the second half of the night. Your child may wake fully, remember the dream, and want comfort.
😵‍💫 Night terrors happen earlier in the night. Your little one might cry, scream, or thrash but they’re actually asleep and won’t remember it in the morning.

➡️ How to help:

Keep bedtime calm and predictable

Avoid any TV/movies/books that might scare them - especially before bed

Avoid overtiredness (it’s a big trigger!)

If it’s a night terror, don’t try to wake them - just keep them safe and wait for it to pass.

I’m Kate a certified baby sleep consultant and founder of .sleepy.mama I help tired parents find calm, confidence, and better sleep with gentle, proven support. Follow for practical tips and advice to make nights that little bit easier

14/10/2025

⏰ The clocks go back this weekend which means an extra hour in bed, right?
…Unless you have a baby!

Don’t panic though - there are gentle ways to help your little one adjust! Whether you like to plan ahead, take it all in one go, or simply go with the flow, there’s an approach that will work for your family.

👉 Swipe through to discover the 3 most common ways to handle the clock change - and how to make mornings a little easier this autumn 🍂

I'm Kate baby and toddler sleep consultant and mum of three - follow .sleepy.mama for more practical baby sleep tips and advice.

07/10/2025

“My baby just isn’t a good sleeper.”
I hear this all the time and I used to say it myself!

Every baby can sleep.
They just need the right conditions, rhythm, and support to make it happen peacefully.

It’s not about “fixing” your baby.
It’s about understanding their needs - creating a calm sleep environment, setting a predictable routine, and helping them feel safe and loved as they learn the skill of falling asleep.

Once those pieces come together, everything changes.
Bedtime feels calmer.
Evenings feel lighter.
And you finally get a moment to just be you again.

I’m Kate, mum of three and a baby & toddler sleep consultant - follow me .sleepy.mama. I’ve been where you are, and now I help exhausted mums unlock predictable sleep so they can actually enjoy their evenings again.

💬 Comment SLEEP below and I’ll send you info on how I can help.

21/08/2025

☀️ After a summer of late nights, lie-ins and plenty of fun, getting little ones back into a routine can feel… daunting.

The good news? With a few gentle tweaks, you can ease your child back into school or childcare-friendly sleep times without the battles (or the overtired tears).

In this carousel I’m sharing 5 simple tips to help reset bedtime and wake-up time so the whole family can transition smoothly into September.

✨ Save this post if you want to avoid the “first week back” sleep struggles!

I’m Kate – baby & toddler sleep consultant (and mum of three). If you’re worried your child isn’t sleeping well and you’re dreading how they’ll cope with early starts, I can help. 💕

👉 DM me or book a free 15-min intro call via the link in bio – let’s get your family sleeping well again.

02/08/2025

“Wow, you’re so lucky your kids go to bed easily at 7pm.”
👆 I’ve heard this more times than I can count.

But the truth? It’s not luck.
It’s consistency.
It’s knowing what works (and what doesn’t).
It’s putting the right things in place so bedtime feels calm, not chaotic.

I’m Kate - mum of three, and a baby & toddler sleep consultant.
I help exhausted mums reclaim their evenings by unlocking predictable sleep in a way that feels gentle and doable.

If you’re tired of bedtime battles and just want your evenings back…
I’d love to help.

✨ Book a free 15-min intro call - link in bio
Or comment SLEEP below and I’ll send you the link.

01/08/2025

“Wow, you’re so lucky your kids go to bed easily at 7pm.”
👆 I’ve heard this more times than I can count.

But the truth? It’s not luck.
It’s consistency.
It’s knowing what works (and what doesn’t).It’s putting the right things in place so bedtime feels calm - not chaotic.

I’m Kate, mum of three, and a baby & toddler sleep consultant.
I help exhausted mums reclaim their evenings by unlocking predictable sleep in a way that feels gentle and doable.

If you’re tired of bedtime battles and just want your evenings back…
I’d love to help.

✨ Book a free 15-min intro call - link in bio
Or pop a ❤️ below and I’ll send you the link.

30/07/2025

"Oh, you SHOULD be doing it this way…" 🙃

If you've had a baby, you've probably heard it all - from feeding to sleeping to how you hold your baby. Unsolicited advice seems to come free with every nappy change.

Here’s your reminder:
✨ You are not doing it wrong just because someone else did it differently.
✨ You are the expert on YOUR baby.
✨ It’s okay to smile, nod… and completely ignore it.

What's your favourite (or least favourite) piece of advice?

I'll go first..."sleep when the baby sleeps" - yeah ok and when exactly am I supposed to eat, shower and go to the toilet 🙄

23/07/2025

✨Client Transformation!

When I first met this lovely family, they were in a bit of a pickle. Their two toddler boys - aged 12 months and 26 months - would only fall asleep while being cuddled in their parents' bed. Sometimes, it would take several hours for the older boy to drift off.

Once they were finally asleep, mum and dad would transfer them to their cots… only for them to wake shortly after and end up back in their bed for any all-night slumber party!

Here’s what we did:

➡️ Made a few simple tweaks to the daytime routine so both boys could nap at the same time.

➡️ Introduced a calming bedtime routine to help them fully unwind.

➡️ Used my gentle settling method, allowing mum and dad to support the boys to fall asleep in their own cots.

➡️ Set clear boundaries - mum and dad were under strict instructions that no matter how tough it felt in the night, their bed was off-limits.

The results?
Two little boys with a predictable bedtime, happily settling in their own cots, and sleeping through the night.

If you're in a similar situation and your little one’s sleep feels unsustainable, please know it’s not too late to make a change. I can help you gently guide your little one towards independent sleep - with support every step of the way. 💛

Comment SLEEP below and I'll send you more info on my 1:1 support.

I'm Kate, baby sleep consultant and mum of three. Follow .sleepy.mama for more baby sleep tips and advice.

17/07/2025

The 30 minute nap struggle is real!
You finally sit down with a cuppa… and ping- they’re awake 😩

Short naps can leave both you and your baby feeling exhausted. But with a little tweak, you can start to teach your little one to link sleep cycles and nap for longer.

Try this tomorrow:
➡️5 mins before they usually wake, go in and wait.
➡️ Place a gentle hand on their chest.
➡️Use slow, deep shushes to help them through that tricky transition.

It’s a small step that can lead to longer, more restful naps for them—and more time for you. 😊

I'm Kate, baby sleep consultant and mum of three. Follow .sleepy.mama for more baby sleep tips and advice.

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