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Transitioning from Day/Night Confusion

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

The Pacifier Debate: Sleep Aid or Sleep Disruptor?
James Whitaker May 8, 2025

It’s bedtime. Your baby is swaddled, the lights are dim, and just as they begin to settle, you gently pop in a pacifier. Calm returns. You breathe a sigh of relief. But as the dummy drops out ten minutes later and they cry again… you wonder — Is this actually helping? The pacifier, also known Read More

The Role of Motion: Rocking, Bouncing & Baby Sleep

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

The Role of Sleep Hormones in Newborns
James Whitaker April 25, 2025

Ever wondered why your newborn drifts off peacefully one night but fights sleep the next? If you’re navigating the unpredictable world of infant sleep, understanding the role of sleep hormones can be a game-changer. These tiny chemical messengers are more powerful than you might think, especially melatonin, often dubbed the “sleep hormone”. In adults, sleep Read More

Rolling Over, Sitting Up & Other Sleep Disruptors
Benjamin Locke April 19, 2025

Your baby has just rolled over for the first time, or maybe they’ve begun sitting up unassisted. You’re thrilled — it’s another precious milestone captured in photos and heart-melting videos. But by night? That progress can turn into persistent baby sleep interruptions, leaving both of you bleary-eyed and confused. It’s one of the great paradoxes Read More