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Daytime Sleep Tips! This shows the maximum amount

Daytime Sleep Tips!

This shows the maximum amount of day sleep your little one should be having by age.

Of course all children are different and some need slightly less sleep per 24 hours. This is just a guide to show you the maximum amount of day sleep they should have, as if they have more then it can impact their night sleep.

If your little one does much less than the recommended amount then send me a DM, I can definitely help to improve your little ones naps!

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Is bedtime a battle? Does your toddlers/preschoole

Is bedtime a battle? Does your toddlers/preschooler try everything they can to postpone going to bed, are they desperate for some attention?

I find this can happen a lot at bedtime with our toddlers and preschoolers.

My advice would be to spend 15/20 minutes (or more if you can!) later in the afternoon or after dinner playing with your child at their level. No TV/phones/distractions. Give them your full attention. This can really help to ‘fill their cup’ before bedtime, meaning you might just have less of a battle on your hands.

I make this recommend to every family I work with that has a toddler or preschooler and I am regularly told how much both the parent and child enjoys it.

I have been doing it with O since we used a sleep consultant 2.5 years ago and it’s a part of the day that I really enjoy. Particularly now that he is at school and I am working, it’s lovely to spend 30 minutes of quality time together before we start the bedtime routine.

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New post, all about overtiredness. Why is causes p

New post, all about overtiredness. Why is causes problems with our little ones sleep and how we can help to avoid it!

Click the link in my bio to read.

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I worked with this family when their son just turn

I worked with this family when their son just turned 6 months. His nights improved dramatically from day 2 and he started having longer naps from day 5.

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Our son was an ok sleeper until the dreaded 4 months regression and things were never quite the same after that. He would wake up every 1.5 - 2 hours every night and would only nap for 30 minutes at the most. Sleep seemed unattainable for all of us but we still struggled with what to do. For any new parent, going on a sleep training journey is never easy and Joanne gave us all of the information and space to help us make the decision in our own time. She was very responsive to all our questions and worries and held our hands every step of the way. She not only coaches you for 2 weeks but also leaves you with extensive resources to overcome sleep challenges in upcoming growth milestones as your baby develops. We now have our great sleeper. Our son sleeps through the night and now does much longer naps consistently at home. We wouldn’t be here without Joanne.

#sleep #sleephelp #newbornsleep #babysleep #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #sleepbetter #babysleephelp #babysleeptips #babysleepsupport #sleeptips #bedtimeroutine #babysleepexpert #babysleepconsultant #babysleepcoach #tired #helpbabysleep #4monthregression #amsterdammama #tiredmama #helpbabytosleepbetter #mama #tiredmama

Our News! We are having a baby 💙 I am already

Our News!

We are having a baby 💙
I am already 31 weeks so not much longer to go now. I am due in the middle of January.

As you can see O is incredibly happy about it and is very excited about becoming a big brother 💙

I will be working with clients until the end of the year so if you have been thinking about booking a call with me do it now! I have been so busy lately with requests from new families (and feeling incredibly grateful!) So get in touch before I am all booked up!

#mama #mamaofboys #amsterdammama #mamainamsterdam #expatmama #pregnant #expectingmama #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #sleepconsultantamsterdam
#secondbaby

Children sleep better in the dark. Take a look at

Children sleep better in the dark.

Take a look at this scale and think about how dark your child’s bedroom is. Did you know anything less than a 9 or a 10 can really interfere with your child’s sleep? Any light in the room at all can cause a short nap or an early morning waking (in the summer months).

Even if you have blackout curtains, light can creep in around the edges and this can be enough to cause problems!

Easy and quick solutions are black garbage bags or aluminium foil on the windows. It doesn’t look pretty but it can really help your little one to sleep better.

For over a year O had foil stuck to his windows (so his room looked like a cave 😂) but it did help him to nap longer during the day!

You might find that when your child reaches the age of around 3 they become afraid of the dark. If this is the case you may choose to use a nightlight. If you do make sure it is red as this colour interferes the least with melatonin production 😊

Where does your child’s bedroom fall on the scale? Can you make it darker?

#sleep #sleephelp #shortnaps #babysleep #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #sleepbetter #babysleephelp #babysleeptips #babysleepsupport #earlymorningwakes #babysleepbetter #babysleepideas #sleeptips #bedtimeroutine #babysleepexpert #babysleepconsultant #babysleepcoach #toddlersleep #toddlersleephelp #babytoddlertips #toddlersleepsupport #toddlersleepexpert #toddlersleepconsultant #toddlersleepcoach #tired #helpbabysleep #helpbabytosleepbetter #mama #tiredmama

Bye bye UK. After almost 2 years away we have jus

Bye bye UK.

After almost 2 years away we have just spent a lovely 3 weeks back in the UK. We loved finally catching up with family and friends after all this time.

It has been really tough living abroad this past 1.5 years and not being able to see our family for so long.

Had a great time but looking forward to getting home to our own beds, regular childcare and our usual routine!

Gentle Sleep Training. When I am working with a f

Gentle Sleep Training.

When I am working with a family I use a gentle method of sleep training. This means that the parents do not leave the child on their own to fall asleep, in fact they sit right next to the child.

Sleep training doesn’t always have to mean ‘Cry it out’ however unfortunately a lot of people believe that it does.

Some people choose to use this method when they sleep train their child, however it is not something that I do in my sleep plans.

There is also a lot more to sleep training, for example I take into account each family’s situation and use this to create a personalised plan for their little one. This includes a daily schedule (inc optimal feed times and nap times) and also changing some of the daily routines if necessary.

If your little one isn’t sleeping well and you would like to chat more about it and learn how I can help, click the link in my bio.

#sleep #sleephelp #newbornsleep #babysleep #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #sleepbetter #babysleephelp #babysleeptips #babysleepsupport #babysleepbetter #babysleepideas #sleeptips #bedtimeroutine #babysleepexpert #babysleepconsultant #babysleepcoach #toddlersleep #toddlersleephelp #babytoddlertips #toddlersleepsupport #toddlersleepexpert #toddlersleepconsultant #toddlersleepcoach #tired #helpbabysleep #helpbabytosleepbetter #mama #tiredmama

Cousins reunited 💙 O finally saw his only cous

Cousins reunited 💙

O finally saw his only cousin today after almost 2 years.

This past 1.5 years has been so tough for everyone and we have found living in a different country to our family incredibly difficult during this time as it means we have had to wait so long to see them.

We had a wonderful family day and the boys had so much fun being back together, it was so wonderful to see them just slot in with each other and play so well 💙

Swipe to see the difference! Now vs 22 months ago.

With temperatures dropping I thought I would share

With temperatures dropping I thought I would share this advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics on what the appropriate clothing is for your baby at night.
These recommendations are averages so make sure your baby is in the right clothing for him/her.
Also remember the best way to check how hot or cold your baby is to put your hand on the skin on their chest or the back of their neck. Do not use their hands or feet as a guide because they will always feel colder than the rest of their body.

#sleep #sleephelp #newbornsleep #babysleep #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #sleepbetter #babysleephelp #babysleeptips #babysleepsupport #sleeptips #bedtimeroutine #babysleepexpert #babysleepconsultant #babysleepcoach #tired #helpbabysleep #helpbabytosleepbetter #mama #tiredmama

CLOCK CHANGE This weekend the clocks will go bac

CLOCK CHANGE

This weekend the clocks will go back 1 hour. My advice is to put your little one to bed at the normal time. Then make the necessary changes after the clock change.

💤 If your little one still naps:

If, for example, your little one usually takes a morning nap around 9:30, you will adjust this to 9am for the three days after the time change. Then on the 4th day you can put them down at the normal time. It will be a bit of a push for your child, but not so much that it will cause much damage to his/her schedule. Do the same for the afternoon nap.

💤 If your child usually goes to bed at 7pm I recommend putting them to bed at 6:30pm for the first three days following the time change. (This will FEEL like 7:30pm to your child.) Then on the 4th night put them to bed at the normal time. It will take about a week for your child’s body to get used to this. It takes everybody’s body roughly one week to adjust any kind of change in sleeping habits.

💤 If you have children over the age of 2 I always recommend a toddler wake up clock. Just set the clock forward half an hour so that at 6:30am it says 7am and let them get up a little earlier than normal, knowing that, by the end of the week, they will be back on track and sleep until their normal wakeup time.

💤 If you are dealing with a baby, you cannot do that. Do not rush in as soon as you hear your baby waking up, because you do not want to send a message that getting up at 6am is okay now. So if she normally wakes at 7am, but is now up at 6am, you will wait till 6:10am on the first day, and then 6:20am the next, then 6:30am the next day and, by the end of the week, your baby’s schedule should be adjusted to the new time and waking up at their usual hour.
In terms of naps and bedtime for a baby 8 months or younger I would recommend following their usual wake windows.

💤 This transition can take about a week (sometimes longer) for children. Stay consistent and patient and the timings will settle again.

The short answer is No! Our little ones sleep be

The short answer is No!

Our little ones sleep better at night when they go to bed at the appropriate time for their age and have not been awake too long since their last nap.

If a child goes to bed overtired then their cortisol levels rise and they can have a hard time getting to sleep, then often have more night wakes, and then wake too early in the morning!

The appropriate bedtimes per age are:

💤 0 - 6 weeks bedtime 8pm-10pm

💤 6 - 15 weeks bedtime 7pm-9pm

💤 4 months and up bedtime 7pm-8pm

See my previous post for appropriate wake windows per age.

#sleep #sleephelp #newbornsleep #babysleep #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #sleepbetter #babysleephelp #babysleeptips #babysleepsupport #babysleepbetter #babysleepideas #sleeptips #bedtimeroutine #babysleepexpert #babysleepconsultant #babysleepcoach #toddlersleep #toddlersleephelp #babytoddlertips #toddlersleepsupport #toddlersleepexpert #toddlersleepconsultant #toddlersleepcoach #tired #helpbabysleep #helpbabytosleepbetter #mama #tiredmama

Mud kitchen. Thought I would share this old pictu

Mud kitchen.

Thought I would share this old picture of O (he was 18 months old here 💙).

This is a lovely activity to do at this time of year. It doesn’t have to be a fancy mud kitchen that you can buy, I literally used to throw some pots and scoops into some gardening trays with some leaves, sticks, cones and a bit of mud! He used to absolutely love exploring it. Also a bonus was some outside time (fresh air and daylight is great for sleep!)

#toddler #toddleractivities #toddlerplay #play #outsideplay #mudplay #toddlermama #mamaofatoddler #amsterdammamas #outsideplay #outsideplaytime #autumnplay

This family actually tried working with another sl

This family actually tried working with another sleep consultant but were not comfortable with the method so they found me whilst looking for a more gentle approach to sleep training.

When we met, all of this 6 month old baby's naps were short, he was waking multiple times during the night and it was often taking until 10pm for them to settle him to sleep.

I really enjoyed with working with this lovely family to help them achieve their sleep goals.

Full review:

I want to take this opportunity to thank you a million times over for all the support and guidance you have given us and how you were always there for us.
You didn’t lie when you said it was a journey, but thanks to you we have final got a happy and content family. Bobby sleeps better than I ever thought possible. I am better rested and as a result a much better mummy!!!
Jo, you are the most patient and understanding person and I don’t think we would have got to this point without that. The fact that you can relate and are able to establish some common ground with us has definitely given me that extra confidence I needed. I cannot recommend you enough and I hope you get the opportunity to help many more parents and their babies as you really are a baby sleep whisperer!!

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Latest article on my website. Click the link in m

Latest article on my website.

Click the link in my bio to read.

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The Witching Hour. Do you experience 'The Witchin

The Witching Hour.

Do you experience 'The Witching Hour' with your baby or toddler? This is the time in the late afternoon/early evening when they start becoming fussy, seem to cry for no reason and in the case of an older child they can become really hyper.

The main reason for this is due to overstimulation and or/overtiredness. Likely due to poor naps or being kept awake too long before bed.

So be sure to follow the appropriate wake windows for your little one and keep an eye on their sleepy cues (I have previous posts for both of these).

So give them the chance to nap at the appropriate times for their age and do not keep your child awake for longer than they can handle. If you do they may not sleep well and they may have a really hard time falling asleep.

#sleep #sleephelp #newbornsleep #babysleep #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #sleepbetter #babysleephelp #babysleeptips #babysleepsupport #babysleepbetter #babysleepideas #sleeptips #bedtimeroutine #babysleepexpert #babysleepconsultant #babysleepcoach #toddlersleep #toddlersleephelp #babytoddlertips #toddlersleepsupport #toddlersleepexpert #toddlersleepconsultant #toddlersleepcoach #tired #helpbabysleep #helpbabytosleepbetter #mama #tiredmama

Sleep Cues So as well as following the appropriat

Sleep Cues

So as well as following the appropriate wake windows for your little one (see one of my earlier posts) you also need to be watching out for their sleep cues.
Wake windows are the time that your little one can handle being awake between sleeps. The times given are per age but as we know all babies are different so it is important to keep an eye on them to see when it is time for their next sleep.

When you see the tiredness signs, this is when you should be putting them down for their next sleep. They will have an easier time getting to sleep if they are tired but not overtired.
Once they are overtired they will have a much harder time falling asleep and you may see more protest.

If you think you need more help with your little ones as they are having a hard time falling asleep independently, or they are doing short naps then get in touch. I would love to chat about how I can help. You can send me a DM or book a free call using the link in my bio.

#sleep #sleephelp #newbornsleep #babysleep #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #sleepbetter #babysleephelp #babysleeptips #babysleepsupport #babysleepbetter #babysleepideas #sleeptips #bedtimeroutine #babysleepexpert #babysleepconsultant #babysleepcoach #toddlersleep #toddlersleephelp #babytoddlertips #toddlersleepsupport #toddlersleepexpert #toddlersleepconsultant #toddlersleepcoach #tired #helpbabysleep #helpbabytosleepbetter #mama #tiredmama

It’s my 100th post so I thought it I would do an

It’s my 100th post so I thought it I would do another introduction post as I have had lots of new followers since my last one.

My name is Joanne and the reason I became a sleep consultant is all thanks to my 4 year old son. He was a terrible sleeper and after much research and no success we decided to hire a sleep consultant. His sleep improved very quickly and I still say it was of the best decisions we ever made, despite wishing we had done it sooner. It changed our family for the better and meant we were all much more rested and happier!

I am originally from the North East of the UK but have lived in Amsterdam for over 3.5 years as we relocated for my husbands job.

Before my son came along I was a Maths teacher (which I loved) but moving abroad and being away from family meant that I decided to change career and went through extensive training to become a certified sleep consultant.

When I’m not working (and not running around after an incredibly energetic 4 year old) I love practising yoga and meditation. I also love nature and being outside. My favourite things to do are long hikes in the countryside with my husband, exploring new places and eating out (none of these happen as much as they did pre child!)

I hope you all enjoy following my page and get lots of tips to help your little ones to sleep well 😊

Night wakings. If you have a Newborn then we woul

Night wakings.

If you have a Newborn then we would expect them to wake several times a night in the first weeks/months to feed. Once a baby reaches 4 months they may only be waking once per night to feed.

When baby is 6 months old, is feeding well during the day and is following their growth curve then they maybe ready to drop this night feed (however if you want to continue the night feed then this is completely fine!).

If you believe baby no longer needs a night feed but is still waking then we need to look at how they fall asleep at bedtime. If they are having help to fall asleep (feeding to sleep, rocking, stroking etc) then baby will inevitably wake up during the night.

The reason for this is because we sleep in sleep cycles. Once your little one has completed a sleep cycle (30-60 minutes depending on their age) they might briefly wake. If they had help to fall asleep at bedtime then they often need this help again to fall asleep during the night.

So for your little one to connect those sleep cycles themselves they need to be able to fall asleep independently. This is something that can be really tricky for some children so if you would like to know how you can help them get in touch. I offer a free call to chat, just send me a message or book a call via the link in my bio.

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Proud. This came up on my memories this week. 4 y

Proud.

This came up on my memories this week. 4 years ago and I was at my Graduation ceremony with a newborn baby.

This has got to be my proudest moment and this photograph holds such a special place in my heart.

Over 5 years I did a part time Open University degree whilst I was also teaching in a secondary school. It was such hard going and there were many times when I didn’t think I would make it through.

Then in my final year of study I found out I was pregnant, which meant I did my final exams when I was 7 months pregnant (the one bonus was that I got extra toilet breaks 😂)

So I graduated in Brighton with my family and a 4 week old baby.

Seems like a lifetime ago now!

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Daytime Sleep Tips!This shows the maximum amount of day sleep your little one should be having by age. Of course all children are different and some need slightly less sleep per 24 hours. This is just a guide to show you the maximum amount of day sleep they should have, as if they have more then it can impact their night sleep.If your little one does much less than the recommended amount then send me a DM, I can definitely help to improve your little ones naps! ... See MoreSee Less

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