Sleep Love Grow provides family-centred paediatric sleep solutions. Mum of 6 • Midwife • Child & Family Health Nurse • Sleep Consultant I hope you like it.
Welcome to Sleep Love Grow! For those of you who don't know me, I'm Jen. I'm a sleep consultant, parenting coach and registered midwife. I'm passionate about helping families thrive. I believe our community is built on the relationships we build within our homes. If the way we welcome children into this world is healthy and safe, and if we all get what we need within the home environment, then we
24/06/2026
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The Baby Sleep Skool Paediatric Sleep Specialist, Midwife, Child & Family Health Nurse, Mum to 6. 20 years experience supporting parents with sleep in the first 5 years.
09/05/2026
Swaddling is one of those tiny newborn rituals that has always brought big comfort in our house. 🏡
Swaddling helps calm the startle reflex, supports longer stretches of sleep, and gives babies that warm, womb‑like security they love. 🥰
When your little one starts showing signs of rolling, it’s time to transition out (usually around 3 months). Try one arm out, then both, and move into a cozy sleep sack when they’re ready. 😴
Small steps, gentle changes, and lots of cuddles along the way. 🫶🏼
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23/04/2026
Our kids need periods of quiet to develop well. Babies and young toddlers don’t need any screen time. You are your baby’s best toy — talk, sing, read and play with your little one instead of using screen-related entertainment. Your love, attention and interaction is exactly what they need most. ♥️♥️♥️
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Many homes keep a screen or music playing in the background all day. It can feel harmless because nobody is actively watching. Yet constant noise gives the brain very few chances to experience quiet and recover from ongoing stimulation.
Silence is not empty for the brain. Quiet moments help attention reset, thoughts organize, and emotions settle. They also train the mind to ignore distractions. Without enough quiet time, filtering sounds and staying focused can become harder over time.
Background audio keeps part of the brain alert. Even when ignored, changing voices, beats, and sudden sounds can pull attention in small ways. These repeated interruptions may create restlessness, shorter focus, and a constant need for fresh stimulation during tasks.
Children can be especially sensitive because their attention systems are still developing. If noise is always present, deep play, reading, problem solving, and imagination may become more difficult. The mind learns to expect input instead of creating focus from within.
Parents can help by building quiet spaces into the day. Turn devices off when not needed, lower noise during play, and protect moments without media. Silence is not missing something. It is where attention, calm, and deeper thinking grow strongest.
17/04/2026
So many parents tell me they’re looking for something gentle, natural, and nurturing to support their baby’s sleep. One of my favourite tools is baby massage. It’s simple, soothing, and backed by science.
This here is our youngest, who is now 5. He was (still is!) a little firecracker. Massage really helped him to release tension, feel secure, and settle more easily. It also gave us a beautiful way to connect at the end of a full-on day!
If you’re working on improving sleep, massage is a lovely place to start. Make sure your baby is not hungry or tired when you are planning to massage. Have everything ready to go and check it’s warm before you undress your baby. Use any gentle oil - coconut, grape seed or jojoba oil are all good options.
Chat to your baby and let them know what you are doing. Make lots of eye contact, watch your baby for feedback and enjoy the connection. ♥️