Surviving the festive season
By Raylene de Villiers I think most of us are looking forward to having a bit of a break this festive season. Whether you are staying home and having guests over or going away on holiday, there are a few things that you can do to ensure your baby remains in a good sleep routine. […]
When should my toddler stop napping?
By Sarah Bibi Patel – Good Night Sleep Consultant I don’t know about you, but as a mom of three, I LOVED nap times for my children! I was almost draconian in my approach to naps – my children eventually learnt that there was no 2 ways about nap time. What Mummy said, goes. All […]
Transition from Two to One Nap
By Ohara Kydd – Good Night Sleep Consultant The first thing I learned when becoming a parent and a sleep consultant is that change is inevitable, especially regarding sleep! It seems as soon as our toddlers get into a consistent nap routine then things get turned upside down, leaving us as parents to wonder “what now?” […]
Moving from Cot to Bed
By Carla Kriel Moving from a cot to a bed can be an exciting time for your child, but you might have to rethink the safety of your home. Here are some tips for managing the transition with the minimum of fuss. When is the best time to move? There is no set time to […]
How to handle the 18-month-old sleep regression
By Jolandi Becker – MD of Good Night The 18-months sleep regression can be one of the most challenging because discipline starts playing a major role. Discipline alone can make it very challenging and, as we all know, an 18-month-old toddler is not quite a baby anymore BUT they are definitely NOT big kids either. […]
Your 13- to 16-month-old toddler’s sleep routine
by Jolandi Becker – MD of Good Night One of a toddler’s developmental goals is autonomy. At this age, your baby is becoming more active and independent. It is GREAT news for their sleeping routine because sleeping on their own becomes an extension of their personality. Between 13 and 15 months, your baby lives in […]
Your 11- to 13-month-old baby’s sleep routine
By Jolandi Becker – MD of Good Night The wonderful transition from baby to toddler can be a trying and emotional experience, not only for your baby, for you too. We often forget to make the mind shift from baby to toddler and underestimate what they can do and understand. Luckily, at this age sleep […]
Your 7- to 11-month-old baby’s sleep routine
By Jolandi Becker – MD of Good Night The baby’s growth slows down a bit at this age, but their mental and physical development happens at an extraordinary fast rate. This makes sleep even more important to ensure that they have time to learn and process these new-found skills. Sleep also helps them to be […]
Your 4- to 6-month-old baby’s sleep routine
By Jolandi Becker – MD of Good Night From ages 4–6 months, babies develop and change a lot, which could have an impact on your little one’s sleep. Sleep consultants view this as important changes because we celebrate the fact that your little one is forming sleep cycles and the ability to independently link them. […]
How to handle the 2-year sleep regression
By Jolandi Becker – MD of Good Night There is a reason why they call it the terrible two’s and the behavior issues you might be having with your toddler is the classic chicken-egg situation with sleep. Your child’s’ development could be affecting their sleep BUT lack of sleep could make them seriously cranky during […]