Paediatric Sleep and Parenting Podcast with Rachael Wilson

Fourth time round Mum, Kate had this sleep thing in the bag…then lockdown happened. And home schooling with a new born happened. And sleep deprivation happened. Co sleeping and sling naps became the norm, It was the only way to get through the day and ensure everyone’s needs were being met in some shape or form, but Mum got to a point this was not sustainable anymore.

She knew Minty needed more consolidated sleep and the rest of the family's needs were not being met.

Listen to this week's podcast to find out how Kate’s family went from sleep deprivation to calm, peaceful nights with great day time naps to top it off!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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Boom! Here we go again…another hurdle in the world of sleep. Just as you may have felt your nights were getting on track suddenly they are being disturbed again and you may be wondering “what now”?

Well, this is possibly the 18 month sleep regression. Or as we all know I like to call a “progression” because your baby is maturing, not regressing...even though you may feel the sleep is somewhat..!

So here today I explain the WHEN, WHY and the HOW to navigate through your way through this sleep hurdle with hopefully not much disturbance for all the family.

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I would love to hear from you also and so please let me know if there is a specific topic or question you have that you would like me to record a podcast about! I will respond to you personally and let you know when it will be released!

Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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Just when you thought sleep was on track in your home BANG! A temperature rears its ugly head or you are changing bed sheets for the 5th time after they have been thrown up all over…and sleep has gone all out the window! Now what..?

How do we deal with sleep when our babies and children are ill? Surely they need to sleep more to recover but what if they are up all night because they slept more in the day?

In this weeks podcast I answer these questions for you and explore how to navigate your child's sleep through this uncomfortable time back to health and good sleep!

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I would love to hear from you also and so please let me know if there is a specific topic or question you have that you would like me to record a podcast about! I will respond to you personally and let you know when it will be released!

Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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When it comes to transitioning out of the swaddle you may wonder what the best sleep sack is to purchase for your baby. With so many options on the market it can be hard to decide what the best one to go for is.

​Of course many high street stores stock them, Marks and Spencer to Sainsbury’s but you may like to dig a little bit deeper and explore other options.

With spring time now here and with the evenings and morning a lot lighter you may find your child’s room a lot lighter and no one wants the sun rise to wake baby at 5am so you may be looking of the perfect black out blind for your child’s bedroom.

So what is the best way to ensure the bedroom is kept dark and why do you need this?

this weeks podcast I am going to tell you about my favourite products that I have tried and tested myself to ensure your childs bedroom is dark..the optimum sleep environment for your baby to sleep in and of course why your baby needs a dark room!

Those products I mention in the podcast... here are the links

So, you have survived this first year of parenting and reached this awesome milestone your - child’s first birthday! Maybe you will celebrate with a cake smash photo shoot or perhaps invite all the family over but you may also be planning this celebration in a fuzzy haze of sleep deprivation….because you are in that place of no sleep.

Your baby is not sleeping well and you wonder is this the 12 month sleep regression? What are the signs? What do we do? How can I support my baby through this...how long will it last...?

Let's find out all the answers in this weeks podcast!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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A dream feed is a method used by some parents to offer a late-night feeding, usually between 10 and 11pm, initiated by them just before going to bed. The idea is to feed your baby while they are still sleepy and not fully awake, however, it's important to note that not all babies will benefit from a dream feed which I explain in this podcast.

If your baby in under 6 months the dream feed may be something you are considering but not sure how to do it or even what the signs are if it is working or not. If your baby is over 6 months and still taking a dream feed it could actually be causing night wakings...

This weeks podcast I explain it all for you and of course how to do it safely to ensure your baby does not vomit or choke.

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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Too often parents put their child down to bed later in the evening in the hope their child will sleep a little later the following morning. Unfortunately the majority of the time, it backfires and the child wakes at their usual time or even earlier - does 5am sound familiar to you? Why does this happen?

They are overtired. The body has a higher level of cortisol in it due to overtiredness and this cortisol (one of many different chemicals that the body requires to wake up) is what drives us to wake up each morning. 

Now there are other ways overtiredness can affect your child and it can creep iin from other places not just a late bedtime. 

In this week's podcast I explore the reasons in more details for you and of course solutions for you to implement and so you can wave good bye to that overtired child you have and hello to a happier, rested family!

This week's podcast is my opportunity to tell you about the importance of bath time, how we can make it fun for those a little scared of the bath and also some safety tips for us nervous first time mums! I share my top tips on keeping bathtime safe and also ideas on what to do if you don't bathe your child every day and what you can use instead of spending a fortune on bath toys!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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So there comes a time when that lovely long lunch time nap is gone…what now? 

Does this mean you will be entertaining your toddler for endless hours through the day whilst still managing all your to do list…? I don’t think so!

​In this week's podcast I am explaining the key elements of why it is important for your toddler to still have some "quiet time", what your toddler can do now they are not napping anymore, how to make it happen and the number 1 thing not to do! 

So go grab your ear pods and sit down now with that hot cup of tea you have been dying for all day and listen to ways on how to navigate your way into quiet time with ease and enjoyment for you and your child!

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Oh and those links I was talking about in the podcast today, here they are...

Witching hour has arrived, your baby starts to cry and boy does it go on longer than an hour..some days it does not seem to end...and then you have the comments from others saying it's just colic...your baby will get over it...But what is colic really and how can you best support your baby though it?

I have been diving into the archives with parenting professionals that I have worked with and this week I bring the amazing Christian Bates to you. A colic expert! Christian Bates qualified in Naturopathy in 1997 from the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy. In 2008 he opened the award-winning Perrymount Clinic in Haywards Heath, written a book and helped hundreds of babies and supported parents on his journey.

This week's podcast are the video audios he kindly did over on my Instagram. He talks about that Witching Hour, planned c-section babies, fast deliveries, probiotics, lockdown babies and "what if you have tried everything...". This podcast will help you understand colic more and give you some tips to try at home and things to think about. 

This week's podcast I am diving into the archives from my interviews I have done with experts on my Instagram and this week I am bringing Jayne, a 1st Aid expert in the Epsom, Ewell, Kingston and surrounding areas and also offers online courses! Jayne talks to me about 1st Aid in the home and common childhood illnesses, how to prevent and treat. 

Jayne offers the following -

• 1 hour Baby Essentials class for babies up to 12 months
• 2 hour Family First Aid class
• 2 hour Duty Of Care class
• E-learning courses
• Children First Aid classes
• Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course for Ofsted

Having been a nanny for 20 years and a mum myself for almost 8 years I have planned and prepped hundreds and hundreds of family meals. Never in my life has it become so easy as it has now after the help from the genius that is Suzanne - The Batch Lady!

It may seem like there is a very obvious answer out there to this question but with more social media out there and shops advertising beautiful nursery products such as cot bumpers and pillows it can be confusing to know if it is really safe to use these products and if so when is it safe to use them? 

In this week's podcast I dive into this topic with a lot of information from the Lullaby Trust UK and the AAP (American Association of Pediatrics) to bring you some guidance to your child's sleep space to ensure it is safe. and you know what is needed and what is not...

For more information on safe sleep please see the following websites and resources

Don't be scared of this title - I implore you to have a little listen...This week's podcast is about the what, how and when you may want to create a routine for your newborn and you may be surprised that actually you have a little routine going already and don't even know it! 

Some parents thrive on routine and others just wonder if they should have a routine and what it may look like. You will hear all the answers in today's podcast!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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The question I am asked most often during discovery calls - "How much crying will be involved Rachael"? An absolutely valid question and one I have answers to. With nearly 6 years of experience behind me in this field of sleep training I have seen it all and supported parents through the tears from both child and parent. 

Of course there is going to be tears and in this podcast I explain more in depth on how much you may experience and how you can handle it and what we can do if you feel it is not all fitting into place. 

Don't be scared of sleep training just because your child may cry, you are teaching your child a new skill, a lifelong skill and you are ensuring your child gets better, healthier sleep that has many benefits for them and as a family. 

If you have any questions about sleep training please feel free to drop me an mail and ask away. (link to email below)

A question I am often asked from new parents is " when should we get into a routine"? So I kick of this new season of podcast by answering this question. I explain when and why routines may work and also the potential fall outs if there is no routine in place. For the "go with the flow" parents out there, don't be scared to listen to this one... you may find out something interesting that you can also use...

The holidays always bring some disruption to sleep and Christmas holidays is the most disruptive I would say because it is just all to exciting! Family are staying or maybe you have travelled to to see them, cousins are together and movie nights happen and of course...there is the waiting for Santa! But how can we manage sleep around this, what can we do to help stay on track and does it really matter if we don't? 

Listen to this week's podcast as I explain how to manage it all, keep your santa hat on about it all and what to do to manage those hectic moments around sleep and travel. 

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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Yuk! I really don't like being cold so this time of year is really not my fave especially with all the extra layers which means more washing we have! And with this many parents ask me because it is so cold what is the best way to dress baby when they go down for sleep? This week I explain what your baby needs to sleep in at night, I explain what happens around 4am in the morning and how this can affect sleep...

If you are interested in any of the sleep sacks I talk about please use the links below to check them out! 

Like most things practice makes perfect and no less is it true when it comes to sleep training. I know many families have the desire to sleep train and they embark on that journey only to fail because there was no consistency. They may have thought they know what to do because their friend did it and it worked for them or they read an article on google but what was missing here was the true details of sleep training and the bits of information that bring it all together and create that continuity and in turn the results!

Let me explain this consistency a little deeper in today's podcast and what happens when it’s not there.

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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When embarking on a sleep training journey there are some things you must consider BEFORE you start.

So today I wanted to talk over some of the do’s and don’ts from my professional opinion, explain the why behind each point and empower you to know you are making the right choices for your family, know it is the right time or even the wrong time, be able to spot any reasons why sleep training may not be working and empower you with the knowledge to know you have made the right decision and you are doing the right thing for your child and family.

This week I dive into the signs you may start to see and experience with your baby that may get you wondering "is this the 8-10 month sleep "progression"? I will guide you through these signs and also explain how you can manage them and (hopefully!) come out the other side quite swiftly and without too much disruption to your child's sleep.

If you are pregnant with your first or maybe your second, third or even fourth...maybe you have thought about hypnobirthing or mindful birthing and wondered what is it all about?

On this week's podcast Rachel from Barefoot Birthing answers all your questions about hypnobirthing and mindful birthing! Rachel explains how it helps and enable Mums to prepare for birth and how partners are involved and how of course it can help with birth plans that change and how they can also help for planned abdominal births. 

Rachel explains what her courses entail, what you should be looking for in a hypnobirthing teacher and also she walks us through a relaxation method for you to try in the peace and tranquility of your own home!

Not sure if you are ready to jump on the sleep training journey? It can be confusing and with public pressure around your from social media, friends and family all telling you different things you may feel torn on what to do, what is the right thing to do and how to go about it.

These 4 signs I explain in this week's podcast may help you make the decision. Let me be clear that I am not here to tell you that when you see these signs you have to sleep train, this is a choice and your choice only and of course there are other signs, these are just the tops ones!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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So you have a brand new baby at home and you are enjoying all those cuddles and that new-born scent that is just divine. One question that you will be asked A LOT is, “Does your baby sleep well?”

Sleep in infants can be great and it also can be difficult making it very frustrating and exhausting for the parent and carers. So what does infant sleep look like?

Let me tell you, new-born babies up to the age of about 12 weeks only have 2 sleep cycles. In this weeks podcast I explain exactly what they are, what they look like and what happens during these cycles.

It’s that time, to drop another nap and your little toddler is now going to be chasing you around the house on just 1 nap a day! When will this happen, how will you know it is time and how on earth do you handle this?

Today’s podcast I am going to explain it all to you and help guide you through it to make it an easy transition from your child and you! Whether your little one is on a long or short morning nap and you wonder what this means for early wakings or bedtimes in the evening I have you covered in today's podcast!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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Every winter we dread the clocks going back especially for those who have early risers in their home. It's no fun with darker mornings and colder days. With the clocks going back 1 hours how on earth is this really going to impact my child's routine? In this week's bonus podcast I explain just how you can prepare your child for the even per clocks changing so it is all a little easier and smoother for them and you!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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It is a super exciting milestone at least I found it was, switching from the cot to a toddler bed! There are some factors in which you have to consider to make this transition smooth. Many of us wonder when it might be time to go for it, what bed is best to use so in today’s podcast I want to help you work out the right time and also give you some helpful tips on how to go about it.

Books recommended by Big Little Feelings you may like to use to help your child through this switch - 

 We have all seen the beautiful pictures on social media of the Montessori bed in the beautiful decorated child’s bedroom and all dreamt of creating that Pinterest worthy bedroom ourselves and I know it is possible, because I can see it...it is there on social media right! But how practical is the Montessori bed? When is the Montessori bed best introduced? Is it worth it because surely the child can just climb in and out when they want at any point during the night – but, that’s the idea right? Does this not pose a safety issue? 

Is this something you want for your child?

Let me dive a little deeper into this for you in today's podcast so you can make an informed decision on whether to create that Pinterest worthy beautiful bedroom with the adorable Montessori bed!

I would also love to hear from you about this topic! Have you got the montessori floor bed? When did you introduce it to your child and how is it going? Drop me an email or connect with me over on my social media and let me know! The links are below!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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There will come a point that I am sure you will feel has come around way to fast when your child needs to say goodbye to that lovely lunch time nap they are having. Your peaceful couple of hours you had to catch up on your “to do list”, house admin or even just sit down and enjoy a quiet cup of tea and some lunch is gone and your toddler sleeps no more!

So when does this happen and how do we manage this?

In this week's podcast I dive deep into this for you, the signs you will see it is time to make this transition and how to make this transition gently and with ease and also what to do with your toddler when that nap is gone!

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I would love to hear from you also and so please let me know if there is a specific topic or question you have that you would like me to record a podcast about! I will respond to you personally and let you know when it will be released!

Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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I have lost count how many times I have heard teeth get the blame for sleep disruption in my career as a sleep consultant. Yes,'tis true that teething causes discomfort and yes, can and does cause sleep disruption but let me let you in on a little secret...teeth are not always to blame and there are other reasons your baby is producing excessive amounts of drool and having bouts of diarrhoea...

Listen to today's podcast as I explain these reasons, the signs, symptoms, and solutions to teething discomfort with a sprinkling of some fun facts I am pretty sure you do not know about when it comes to teething..!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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Do you have a cat napper? A baby who struggles to nap perhaps only to wake 30-40 minutes later? Well today's podcast is for you! 

Lessons in catnapping! Ever wondered why your baby is cat napping every. single. day? Ever wondered if there is anything you can do about it? Ever wondered if it is normal or not?

This weeks podcast I explain 5 reasons why your baby may be cat napping, I am going to help you understand when it is to be expected and why it happens and of course solutions you can try today to resolve those cat naps! 

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I would love to hear from you also and so please let me know if there is a specific topic or question you have that you would like me to record a podcast about! I will respond to you personally and let you know when it will be released!

Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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Can you belive it the summer is almost over and school is on the horizon? Time sure flies when you are having fun! 

This weeks podcast I am talking about preparing your child for starting school. Whether that is their 1st day or heading back after a summer break this applies to all. I practice what I preach and do all that I talk about in my home to prepare both leo and Chloe for starting a new term. 

Getting back into the swing of day to day life, getting up early again and dressed and out the door in time for the school gates opening can be a shock to anyone's system so listen out for my top tips on how to manage this with ease and calm and for those starting a new nursery or school for the first time I have you covered with my top tips on preparing your child for this exciting milestone that is about to happen!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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This week is a very special episode where I am talking to Rachel, a wonderful mum, as we wrap up a 2 week sleep journey with her 9 month old baby girl called Freya. 

Freya had an extremely strong association of feeding and parental presence to sleep. For bedtimes and naps Freya only ever fell asleep on the breast and she needed a lot of rocking and physical help from mum to finally drop off to sleep. Some days it took nearing 40 minutes to get her to sleep leaving mum feeling trapped and exhausted. It was just not sustainable anymore.

The evening bedtime came and Freya was unsettled within the first 2 hours and nights were tricky. Often feeding a lot in the night which affected her interest in solids and milk the following day. 

In this call you will hear how much has changed in just 2 weeks even with a break in the middle to cope with a heatwave and being ill, what is next in terms of routine for little Freya and how to manage those days when routine goes out the window!

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I would love to hear from you also and so please let me know if there is a specific topic or question you have that you would like me to record a podcast about! I will respond to you personally and let you know when it will be released!

Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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Oh my, is it really that time for the lunch nap to be gone? Somewhere between the age of 2.5 and 3 years old your little one is going to be showing signs of needing to drop that lunch time nap. 

But what are those signs? Does it happen earlier than 2.5 years? Does it happen later than 3 years? How do you drop that nap and what next?

Todays podcast I explain in details all the signs that you may see the lunch time nap needs to go! I explain how to do it and what you can do once it is gone!

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I would love to hear from you also and so please let me know if there is a specific topic or question you have that you would like me to record a podcast about! I will respond to you personally and let you know when it will be released!

Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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Becoming parents the first time around we are overcome by all the items on sale in stores willing us to part with our money, telling us we NEED it and because it looks pretty and we want the best for our baby we buy it. And pretty much everything else on the shelf as well!

But in reality do you really need it? Aside of the obvious strollers and cribs let's get to the nitty gritty of the shopping list!

In this weeks podcast I am joined by Clarissa, founder of Charlie's Footsteps to talk us over the things you really do need and what you can live without! From Baby Shower gifts to Newborn through to 12 months of age we have you covered!

Holiday season is well and truly underway but what does that mean for routines? Many parents like to have a structured routine at home but when on tour a go with the flow outlook is preferred but what does that mean for naps and night sleep? Is napping on the go you want to do more of when on holiday, perhaps you plan on later dinners with the family and hoping for longer lie ins the following day...!

In todays podcast I explain about holidays and routines and what it all means. I explain why you may need to keep a routine and why and how you can swerve off it and the possible consequences. 

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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Spring is in full swing and summer holidays are nearing. I love this time of year, the hotter the better for me and yes, we all like to spend a lot of time near the beach and water to cool us down especially with children. But we also need to be very thoughtful when it comes to fun on the beach and even in our own back gardens with the paddling pools. 

It's that time, your child is going to daycare but what day care is available to you and what does that day care look like? 

This week I am discussing the nursery setting. Did you know there are 2 types of nursery settings you can choose from? Do you know what nurseries provide and what to look for when viewing a nursery?

I walk you through all of these questions and more in this weeks podcast and hopefully you are a little more clearer on the nursery option!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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When I was pregnant first time round I said to myself, I will try breastfeeding, if it works then great, if not, no problem, formula is there for a reason..."

Cue Leo, born after a long and painful delivery and the breastfeeding journey began. Spoiler alert, all I can say is how much those hormones come into play....then round two when Chloe was born...the breastfeeding journey commences again...

I hope this podcast brings encouragement to you on your breastfeeding journey, where it takes you.... 

Yup, it has happened to the best of us, baby wakes at 5am and has done a smelly poo! Let's get real here, it is not fun and your baby s awake and needing a nappy change and no hope of going back to sleep again...it's not a fun way to start the day for sure! 

This weeks podcast episode I explore the possible reasons why it may be occuring and possible tactics you can try to delay that 5am alarm...

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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When you change something your child expects on a regular basis or perhaps you are sleep training your child you may have endured an "extinction burst". You may not have know what it was at the time or perhaps you are wondering what this is exactly, what it "looks like"?

In todays podcast I explain what an extinction burst actually is, when you may encounter them and how you can support your child through them. What I can tell you is they can be very short lived and they will pass...!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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Naps are a massive part of your child's life in the first 3 years. Over the course of these years that do go fast (trust me!) their day time sleep changes A LOT and knowing the signs to when their day time naps need transitioning is a huge part of the night time sleep puzzle. 

Today I am talking about the 3 - 2 nap transition which usually occurs somewhere between the age of 7 - 9 months but I have seen some babies transition as early as 6 months and some are till holding onto that 3rd nap of the day until 9 or even 10 months!

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Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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Part 2 is here of my mini series where we hear from Mum's in their own words as to why they reached out and hired a sleep consultant. 

They had done the googling and read the books and asked friends yet sleep was still not great. 

They explain their "why" and their process in the sleep teaching journey!

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I would love to hear from you also and so please let me know if there is a specific topic or question you have that you would like me to record a podcast about! I will respond to you personally and let you know when it will be released!

Peaceful nights to you all,

Rachael Wilson,

Your Paediatric Sleep Consultant

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Many parents seek help in hiring a sleep consultant and others are just not sure about it due to cost and what others may think, perhaps they feel they will be judged or not supported. Perhaps you or they feel you can learn it all from a book or Dr. Google! 

Today we hear from a handful of my previous amazing Mum's that I have had the privilege to work closely with to help their child and in turn the family sleep better and reach those sleep goals they aspired to. 

They talk about the reasons they decided to hire a sleep consultant, the journey itself and how they feel at the end after reaching their sleep goals. 

I am extremely grateful for these mum's who took part in today's podcast, they know who they are and I hope you all enjoy listening to their stories!