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Himani Dalmia is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Expert, Co-Founder of Gentle Baby Sleep India and a Lea

23/07/2025

Well! All of us have been there. Haven’t we?

This phase is hard. No doubt about it. Here is some humour to help you get through it.

What are your intrusive thoughts?

21/07/2025

Do you use ChatGPT for help with your baby’s sleep?

15/07/2025

“I can’t be with my baby for naps - when will anything get done??”

Is our usual initial reaction when we hear that our babies need physical contact and proximity during naps.

But what if… we started doing things with our babies and toddlers while they’re awake?

You don’t have to wait for nap time to live your life.
You don’t have to rush the nap to tick off your list.
You don’t have to see your baby’s wake windows as time “on hold.”

Here’s a list of simple, things you can do — with babies and toddlers — so that when they nap, you can rest. With them.
Not catch up.
Not clean everything.
Just rest.

✨ Save this carousel.
✨ Share it with a parent who needs to hear this.
✨ Let’s rethink how we do our days — with our little ones beside us.

09/07/2025

Feeling lost when it comes to baby sleep?

You don’t need complicated “routines” or harsh methods. Just getting the basics right can make a world of difference.

This carousel walks you through gentle, biologically appropriate baby sleep foundations — like pitch darkness, soothing to sleep, pre-nap calming, and more. These are tools that work with your baby’s body, not against it. 💛

✅ Pitch dark room (even for naps after 3 months)
✅ Rocking, feeding or babywearing to sleep
✅ Music that supports regulation
✅ Calm transitions before nap
✅ Holding and bridging naps (especially under 1)
✅ Avoiding overtiredness with sweet-spot timing

✨ Want a step-by-step checklist to get your sleep space right + a curated music list to soothe your baby? Grab it FREE from the link in my bio!

And if you’re ready for deeper support, my guides and consults are designed to help you walk this path gently, confidently and with connection at the center. 💕

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04/07/2025

Do you feel like your baby is a “bad sleeper”?
You’re NOT alone - and you’re also not wrong to feel exhausted or overwhelmed.

But here’s the thing: what we often label as “bad sleep” is usually just normal baby sleep. The problem lies in the mismatch between biology and expectations.

If your baby is waking a lot or struggling with naps, it’s not a flaw in them. It’s a sign that they need more support for their developmental stage.

💡 Want help understanding and working with your baby’s sleep biology (without sleep training)?
Let’s change the story. One wakeful night at a time.

30/06/2025

Answering one of the most commonly asked questions!

‘But what will I do in pitch darkness while holding for nap?”

Well, here’s a list, just a starter. Many parents say it’s the most productive time for them 😊

Let’s get creative! Parents tell me what all you do!

25/06/2025

When a client asked me how to wean gently, I told her something that surprised even me:
“You actually don’t have to do anything. Your child will wean when ready.”

That single conversation sparked this entire handbook.
It’s everything I’ve learnt, lived and researched about Natural Weaning - without guilt, without pressure.

Before you decide to wean, read this. You deserve all your choices.

🔗 Link in bio to download.

19/06/2025

They said, “But she’s too old to breastfeed.”
I say — she’ll stop when she’s ready.

Breastfeeding beyond infancy isn’t “extended.”
It’s normal. Natural. Necessary.
And it ends on its own — usually between 3 to 7 years — with no weaning routines, no tricks, no battles.

The frequency drops after age 2. The bond deepens. The benefits continue.
There’s nothing to fix, nothing to stop, and nothing to be ashamed of.

If this makes people uncomfortable — let it.
We’re not here to meet their comfort. We’re here to meet our children’s needs.

13/06/2025

You’ve heard it before — “Put the baby in a jhula, they’ll sleep instantly!”
But here’s the truth:
Jhulas may look comforting, but they’re not safe for sleep, lead to non-restorative sleep and are extreme difficult to wean.

Your baby’s biological sleep aid? You.
Your body, your arms, your rhythm.
That’s what they’re wired for. 🤍

09/06/2025

When your baby sleeps, it isn’t just one static state. Your baby is cycling through 5 different sleep stages, each of which is doing something really cool inside your baby’s brain and body!

Swipe through to see what each stage of sleep actually does for your little one. Check the last slide to know how to be mindful of sleep so that baby gets all the benefits 💛

04/06/2025

We don’t talk enough about the invisible work that mothers carry when they are the primary caregivers for their baby’s sleep. The constant thinking, tracking, anticipating — it’s exhausting, and often completely unnoticed.

Dads, this isn’t about doing everything. It’s about being in it together. Learning, showing up, and holding space — not just for the baby, but for the person doing most of the invisible labour.

This post isn’t a guilt trip — it’s an invitation. To step in, gently. And trust me, it makes all the difference. 💛

Tag a partner who gets it — or is open to growing.

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