Save Your Sanity: Say Goodbye to Bedtime Struggles and Early Mornings with a Sleep Trainer Clock
Say goodbye to the stress and frustration of bedtime struggles, and say hello to a smoother and more peaceful sleep routine with an Ooly sleep trainer clock. Get ready for uninterrupted evenings and well-rested mornings, enabling you to start each day on the right foot.
The 4 month sleep regression and 3 tips to get you through
Whether you're still grappling with sleep deprivation or finally getting the hang of a routine, brace yourself for the 4-month sleep regression – for some families it's a real game-changer (and not in a great way). Your little one's nighttime sleep becomes a top priority for everyone's sake!
Temperature for sleep - getting it right!
Temperature plays an important role in our circadian rhythm regulation, with our temperatures rising during waking hours, and dropping during sleeping hours. A baby who is too hot or cold may struggle to settle to sleep initially, and to drop into a deep, restorative period of sleep.
Nightlights - the when, why and how
As parents, we want our children to feel safe and secure, especially at night when it's dark and scary. Introducing a nightlight for a toddler can be a great way to help them feel more comfortable and sleep better. Read more to understand when, why, and how to introduce a nightlight effectively.
3 Reasons I Love Routine
Reading a baby’s cues can be a minefield. Babies will often display similar cues for hunger, tiredness and boredom, and putting these into context is necessary to understand just what it is your baby is needing. A combination of clock watching and reading cues is often key to figuring this out.
Red light in the night - why?
Research has shown that exposure to blue light, which is emitted by most electronic devices and some light bulbs, can disrupt circadian rhythms and suppress melatonin secretion, which can lead to difficulty falling and staying asleep. On the other hand, red light doesn't do this!
Sleep Week 2023 - Opinion Piece
Unpopular opinion ahead… I stand against sleep martyrdom. Sleep is a biological necessity, not a luxury. So the next time you read that challenging sleep is normal, will pass, and is a rite of passage to parenting, I encourage you to think past this and prioritise sleep. You don’t have to be a sleep martyr!
Beginning of Daylight Savings!
In New Zealand, 2023 Daylight Saving begins at 2.45am on Sunday 24th September – this is less than a month away! If you are a parent who is struggling with early wake ups, then fear not! This will actually be helpful for you... Here are my 8 top tips for dealing with daylight savings.
Newborn Sleep
Newborns can be such unpredictable little beings, one day sleeping for long periods, other days just catnapping their way through the day. While this is frustrating, it's very very normal! Around the 12 week mark things start to change, but until then, here are some tips to help.