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Empowering families to thrive with better sleep. Certified Baby & Toddler Sleep Consultant. https://www.hellosleep.co.nz/store-2/p/swaddle-transition-guide

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18/06/2026

This is what I mean when I say sleep support is not just about sleep.

It’s about life feeling easier.

It’s about bedtime feeling less stressful.

It’s about knowing what to do when things don’t go to plan.

It’s about feeling supported, reassured and clear on what your next step is.

Because when sleep starts to feel more manageable, so does everything else.

Messages like this mean the world to me.

If you’re ready for support that actually supports you, comment SLEEP below and let’s chat x

17/06/2026

The 1 to 0 nap transition can feel so awkward.

One day your toddler naps and bedtime becomes a full negotiation until 9pm.

The next day they skip the nap and they’re falling apart by 4pm.

And the tricky part? This transition often isn’t a clean overnight switch.

For a while, it might look like:

Some nap days.
Some no-nap days.
Quiet time days.
Earlier bedtime when the nap doesn’t happen.
Capped naps when bedtime is getting pushed too late.

If you’re in the middle of the 1 to 0 nap transition and it feels messy, comment SLEEP and I’ll send you my support options x

Photos from Hello Sleep 's post 15/06/2026

As a mum of 2, sleep changes so much more than just the night.

It changes how you start the day.
How you show up for work.
How much patience you have at 5pm.
Whether you have energy for friends, exercise, or even just 30 minutes to yourself after bedtime.

This is why I always say sleep support isn’t just about your baby sleeping.

It’s about making life feel more manageable again.

Because when sleep starts to improve, you start to get little pieces of yourself back too.

13/06/2026

One of the most common times mums reach out for sleep support is right before they return to work.

Because suddenly, the broken sleep feels even bigger.

It’s not just, “I’m tired.”

It’s, “How am I meant to function at work like this?”

But what if you didn’t have to wait until you were back at work and running on fumes?

What if you had support sooner?

A clearer plan.
More confidence.
Less guessing.
And sleep that feels more manageable before the return-to-work juggle begins.

As a mum of two, I know how heavy sleep feels when you also need to show up the next day.

So if you’re heading back to work soon and already wondering how you’re going to do this on broken sleep, DM me WORK 🤍

11/06/2026

I used to love contact naps… until they became the only way sleep happened.

I didn’t want to stop them completely, I just needed a bit more balance.

And once we found a rhythm of cot naps and contact naps, I started to feel like myself again.

Sometimes one cot nap a day can give you just enough space to breathe.

If you are ready for one cot nap a day, comment NAP and let’s chat x

Photos from Hello Sleep 's post 08/06/2026

Your baby’s sleep doesn’t have to be “bad enough” for you to ask for help.

I’ve worked with families whose babies were already sleeping through the night, but day naps were all contact naps and mum desperately wanted one cot nap.

And from the outside, it would be easy to think, “But your baby sleeps all night, what more could you want?”

But that’s not how this works.

If something isn’t working for you, you’re allowed to want support to change it.

07/06/2026

If your baby wakes before your ideal morning time, try to respond like it’s 1am.

Keep the room dark.
Keep things quiet and boring.
Offer support if they need it.
Avoid starting the day too early if you can.

This doesn’t mean your baby will always go back to sleep straight away.

But it helps protect their body clock from learning that 5am is the new morning.

Early wakes suck so give this a try for a week and if you are still struggling DM me EARLY and let’s chat about how I can help with early wakes!

Photos from Hello Sleep 's post 06/06/2026

3 simple things I try do every Sunday to make the working mum week a little less chaotic. If you are a working mum you will know the juggle is reaaaaal.

What are your tips to make the week easier?

05/06/2026

Before you change your baby’s routine again tonight because something online made you second guess everything…pause.

One of the biggest reasons families get stuck is because they’re changing too many things too quickly.

A later bedtime one night.
Earlier bedtime the next.
Shorter naps.
Not capping naps.
Bigger awake window.
Changing how you settle them.

And before you know it, you will have no idea what is actually helping!

My golden rule is give any changes 3-5 days of consistency before deciding it hasn’t worked.

One rough day or night doesn’t mean it failed, sometimes your baby just needs time.

04/06/2026

So many families come to me feeling like nothing is working with their baby’s sleep.

They’ve tried wake windows.
Bedtime tweaks.
ChatGPT.
Google.
TikTok.

An when nothing sticks it’s easy to feel like you’re doing something wrong. But often the missing thing is more advice.

It’s having someone look at the full picture and create a plan that actually fits your baby and your family. That’s what my 1:1 support is for.

If you’re stuck with the “I’ve tried everything and nothing work stage”, comment below or DM me SUPPORT and let’s chat about how I can support your family x

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