Charlotte Whitaker

It’s 2:17 a.m. Your newborn is crying again, and you’re stumbling out of bed in a daze. If this scenario feels painfully familiar, you’re in good company. Night wakings in newborns are a universal challenge—exhausting, unpredictable, and emotionally taxing. But here’s the good news: with the right techniques and understanding, you can manage these disruptions Read More

It’s 2:47am. Your baby is wide-eyed, kicking happily, and chirping like it’s midday. Meanwhile, you’re barely upright, cradling a decaf tea and wondering if your baby is nocturnal. If this sounds familiar, you’re likely experiencing baby day night confusion — one of the most common sleep hiccups in the first weeks of life. Newborns come Read More

It’s late. The room is dark. You’re gently bouncing or rocking your baby, counting the rhythm of your own breath as you sway. Their eyes flutter. You slow down, easing toward the cot… and they wake up. Sound familiar? Motion — whether it’s rocking, bouncing, or gentle swaying — is one of the most instinctive Read More

Why does your baby seem wide awake at 2 a.m. but sleepy at 2 p.m.? If you’re wrestling with unpredictable sleep windows, you’re not alone. One of the key drivers behind a baby’s erratic sleep pattern lies in something most adults take for granted — the circadian rhythm. Understanding your baby’s circadian rhythm isn’t just Read More

It’s the end of a long day. You’re tired, your baby’s fussy, and you’re both craving rest. You’ve fed, rocked, changed nappies — and still, sleep feels like a moving target. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Newborns are biologically wired for fragmented sleep, but a consistent, soothing bedtime routine can be one of Read More

It starts suddenly. One night your baby is snoozing peacefully through the night (or at least for longer stretches), and the next, they’re up every hour, crying more, feeding constantly, and fighting naps. If this scenario rings true, chances are your baby is going through a growth spurt. These periods of rapid development can significantly Read More

You’ve just finished feeding your baby, they’re calm and alert and before you know it, they’re crying inconsolably. You try to rock them, bounce them, soothe them — but nothing seems to work. Sound familiar? Chances are, your baby may have missed their “wake window.” One of the most effective — yet often overlooked — Read More