With a combination of consistency, dedication, and gentle sleep training strategies, you can break even the strongest feed-to-sleep association to have your baby snoozing through the night in peace and comfort. In this article, we will discuss how to stop feeding to sleep. Motherhood is a brand-new world filled with intense love, joy, and purpose – and yes, even anxiety
As a baby sleep consultant with over 23 years of experience working with thousands of babies and families, I’ve seen a lot of trends come and go. One of the most popular sleep concepts is the “wake window” – which is a predetermined period of time that suggests how long your baby should stay awake between naps or before bed.
It’s 2:30 am. You’ve finally managed to settle your baby back to sleep. You quietly sneak back into bed, close your eyes… and before you know it, your little one is awake again. If this sounds familiar, I want you to know you’re certainly not alone. After working with families for more than 26 years, this is one of the
If your baby falls asleep beautifully in your arms… …only to wake the second you put them in their cot… Firstly, take a deep breath. You’re certainly not alone. In fact, it’s one of the most common concerns I hear from exhausted parents. After helping thousands of families over the past 26 years, I’ve learnt that babies don’t usually “hate”
You’ve finally reached bedtime. You’ve fed your baby. Read a book. Given cuddles. Turned on the white noise. Closed the door… And thought, “Finally…I can relax.” Then… Twenty minutes later… Thirty minutes later… Forty-five minutes later… They’re awake. Again. If you’ve found yourself wondering why your baby settles beautifully only to wake shortly after bedtime, you’re certainly not alone. In
One of the questions parents ask themselves when figuring this out is; which colour light is the best for sleep, blue or red? Today, I’ll be explaining the difference between them, and which is better for your baby’s sleep.
Every child is different, so make sure to observe your little one’s sleep habits and figure out when the time’s right to wean them off the third nap or drop it all together! Get in touch with a baby sleep consultant if you want to learn more.
Many parents look forward to swaddling their baby as a part of their daily routine not only because it makes their baby look like the cutest little burrito but because it can help reduce crying time, shorten periods of distress and improve baby’s sleep by reducing the frequency of wakes. Newborns are born with a startle reflex that regularly sends
You have finally made the huge leap to start sleep training but what happens when the hard work you have put into making sleep a priority for your little one gets blown away by illness and teething? The good news is that babies who were sleeping at the right biological times and taking restorative naps prior to being unwell might
Switching from two naps to one can be a sudden change for some children. While for others, it can take a few weeks or even months to merge the two naps into one. To help you understand the best time to transition your baby from two naps to one, here are some signs to keep an eye out for, brought
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Jennifer is a qualified IMI Maternity and Child Sleep Consultant, Doula and MNT Maternity Nurse. These qualifications enable her to assist pregnant women with their sleep issues, support women during labour and the birthing process, guide parents during the postpartum period and educate families about their baby’s sleeping habits. Jennifer provides safe and gentle sleep training methods based on knowledge obtained during her studies, successful qualifications and 16+ years experience.
Jennifer has obtained her paediatric First Aid Training through KidZAid and is registered to work with babies and children in Australia and Europe. Techniques and methods used are all derived directly from her qualifications and from her many years of experience.
Jennifer’s advice does not replace the advice from your Doctor or Paediatrician, and her advice should not be relied upon as medical advice. For medical advice, you should always seek the advice from your medical practitioner. Therefore, you should consult with your health-care professional should you have any healthcare related questions or before embarking on a new sleep program. If a medical problem appears or persists, do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice from doctor. Accordingly, Jennifer expressly disclaims any liability, loss, damage, or injury caused by information provided to the client.
Jennifer will educate, support you and guide you through the sleep challenges needed to make change in your baby’s sleeping habits. As a Baby Sleep Consultant, Jennifer is not responsible for your application of the sleep solutions once the consultation has concluded. Once the sleep consultation has concluded it is the responsibility of the parent(s) to apply the agreed methods and solutions. Jennifer has an extremely high success rate, however, the success of Jennifer solutions is in the hands of the parents’ commitment & perseverance once the sleep consultation has ended; therefore Jennifer cannot make any guarantees of success. However, Jennifer will use her best endeavours to support you until the desired result has been achieved.
In-Home Cancellation Policy
To confirm any In-Home Program, the client will be required to pay a 25% non-refundable deposit to secure the booking. The remaining amount of the In-Home Program will be required to be paid on the day after Jennifer leaves your home. Any cancellations barring medical or other emergencies will forfeit the deposit. If you cancel less than 48 hours before the scheduled visit, the full amount will be required, unless Jennifer can backfill your place with someone on the waiting list.
If your baby is a little under the weather and does not have a temperature, the program can generally proceed as planned. If your baby is sick with a temperature or has been diagnosed with a medical condition by a doctor, the program will be postponed until your baby is better. A doctors certificate may be requested.
Remote Program/Phone Consultation
To confirm the Remote Program or Phone Consultation Jennifer will be required to be paid in full before sleep plans are constructed and the phone consultation takes place.
Remote Program Cancellation policy
The Remote Program and Phone Consultations are non-refundable after the start of sleep work (i.e. when any sleep advice has been delivered to the client via email, text, phone).
Acts of God or suspected medical conditions
If an act of God, such as a fire, flood, earthquake or other natural calamity shall cause you to cancel the sleep services, Jennifer will require payment only for the time actually spent sleep consulting.
If during the In Home program, Jennifer feels the consultation should cease due to an underlying or undisclosed medical condition, Jennifer will require payment only for the time actually spent in your home. In this case, to keep the situation fair on both parties, the hourly rate is reduced down from the normal sleep consulting fees (as per the program booked) and charged at $50ph.
Doctor’s appointment
Jennifer requests that every client has an appointment with their doctor to ensure their baby is developmentally on track and fit for sleep training. Written medical approval may be requested for certain circumstances.
Travel
Within 25km from Bondi Beach. An additional fee of $25ph travelled will be charged if travel is over 25kms.
As the client, you knowingly and voluntarily agree to waive and release Jennifer from any and all claims of liability or demands for compensation that you may acquire during the time working with Jennifer.
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