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“Danger Naps”: Helping Your Toddler Transition Out of Daytime Sleep
We have all had those occasions when our toddler is trying to move away from daytime naps, and we spot them in the back of the car nodding off as we head home from an afternoon out with friends.
Navigating the transition away from daytime naps can be tricky, especially when “danger naps” strike—those late-afternoon snoozes that throw bedtime routines into chaos. Whilst a brief nap may seem harmless, it can significantly affect your child’s ability to settle down at night and can disrupt the bedtime routine and settling process.

Micro-naps
As a parent, we’ve all been there: you’re excited to get out of the house and enjoy some quality time with your little one, whether it’s heading to a fun class or just getting some fresh air. But then, just as you’re on your way home, the inevitable happens—your child dozes off for a quick nap in the car. While it’s important to enjoy activities together, it’s equally valuable to make the most of their nap times at home, or even carve out a few moments for yourself.

Older Children: Top Tips
We work a lot with babies, toddler and pre-schoolers to help families achieve better sleep. However, we also work with school aged children up to 10 years old. Accepting that a school age child ‘just doesn’t sleep’ is not something you have to accept. Sleep is essential for this age group, as they face many demands during the week—academically, socially, and physically. Helping children to get enough sleep can significantly impact their behaviour and level of achievement.

Tips for Managing Early Morning Wake-ups in Children
It’s a challenging situation when your little one is eager to start the day in the early hours. Is 5 am acceptable? Should you just start your day? Should you put them to bed later? How can you encourage them to sleep later in the morning? Personally, I want to sleep later than 5 am!

4-Month Sleep Regression
This Blog is looking at 4-month sleep regression. In the time I have been working with Little Dreams this is the question that I have been asked the most so I thought it would be beneficial to share some information to support families and provide some useful tips.

Managing your baby’s sleep when travelling abroad
It is the time of year where lots of us start planning trips abroad, but it can be super worrying when thinking about managing sleep and a holiday. With that being said, we have put together some top tips throughout all the sleep stages of a journey.

How to create a safe sleeping environment for your baby
Here are key recommendations from the Lullaby Trust to help you create a safe sleeping environment for your baby.

Navigating the Early Weeks: A Guide to Newborn Sleep
When I embarked on my journey to become a sleep consultant, it wasn’t a decision I made lightly. With years of experience in the children’s

The Journey Begins: My First Steps into Sleep Consultancy
Starting a new journey is always filled with excitement and a hint of nervousness. As I take my first steps into the world of sleep