Before I even ask parents to give me the run down on their kids’ sleep schedules, I ask a whole series of questions that allow me to identify whether or not a child is exhibiting red flags for some common underlying issues that impact sleep. One of the most common issues I see with my […]
“Give it time.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀“She just needs to get used to it.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀“It’s so hard, but it will get easier the longer you do it.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀“Give it at least two weeks or else you will confuse the baby.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𝐂𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 ‘𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫’. If leaving your child to cry is going against every fibre of your instincts, 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 […]
Let’s start by saying that having a baby who spits up, or even throws up from time to time, is not in and of itself a bad thing. Babies stomachs are more horizontal than adults, they have a more immature digestive system, and their esophagus is shorter than an adult’s, and from time to time, […]
Nurturing your baby does not create bad habits. Full Stop. Nurturing your baby, responding to their needs, and allowing them to rest in your care creates dependency. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Dependency teaches your child that they can rely on you; that it is safe to grow, to make mistakes, and to learn from those mistakes without any repercussions […]
I’ll warn you in advance that you’re either going to be in total agreement with what I’m about to say, or you’re going to be vehemently against it. But – I’m here to say that just because your paediatrician says it, doesn’t mean it’s true. I have a great deal of respect for all types […]
How often have you heard those in the sleep training industry tout the idea that parents shouldn’t respond to a baby’s cries, because the baby is just “manipulating” them?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Has a well meaning grandparent told you that your baby has you “wrapped around their little finger”?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I’m here to tell you that this is all BS. Babies […]
This is me with my second, around 3 weeks postpartum. You may be able to tell from the tired eyes and distant stare, I was a total wreck. That sweet little face sleeping on my shoulder was only peaceful when sleeping, and only when being held or propped up. Once he was awake, he cried. […]
These are all things that parents of young kids already know, but I think it’s an important reminder for those who may be a little further removed. I know how easy it is to see things from the other side – that things do get better, they get easier, and that your time as an […]
This is probably the 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 common sleep myth, and is the pinnacle of sleep training advice. But the truth is, anyone who has tried to put a baby down “drowsy but awake” knows it’s next to impossible!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Telling parents to put their children down “drowsy but awake” sets parents up for failure, and forces them into […]
If you are new here, I wanted to first thank you so much for joining me! I’m Cayla, I’m a mom of 3, a paediatric sleep specialist and parent coach, and the founder of Sleeping Beauties 💕⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I’ve introduced myself before, so here is a little more about me:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀✨I believe the sleep training industry pressures parents […]
