Cherished Sleep for all ages - with Kim Corley

When your lounge feels like Hawaii, but your baby's room is exactly the right temperature.

A cooler core body temperature is associated with falling asleep. We all dip a little in core body temperature when we first drift off to sleep. Conversely, a warmer core temperature is thought to be energising. So, it stands to reason we don’t want our child’s room too warm if we want them to sleep well.

Cool, NOT cold mind you - and they still need to be dressed appropriately.

The secret to sleeping well in winter | Cherished Sleep How do you keep your little one warm enough to ensure they sleep well in winter? Is warmth the best thing for sleep?

Your baby might not be waking because they're cold... they could be too hot. 🔥😴

Many parents worry about keeping their little one warm in winter, but cool is actually good for sleep. A slightly cooler room helps the body prepare for sleep naturally.

✔️ Aim for a bedroom temperature of around 16 to 20°C
✔️ Dress your child appropriately in breathable natural fibres
✔️ Check the back of their neck for core body temp, not their hands or feet

Warm enough to be comfortable. Cool enough to sleep well. That's the sweet spot.

End of financial year. Beginning of better sleep.

Our friends at Block Blue Light are having an End of Financial Year SALE and YOU reap the benefits. Stock up on Blue-blocking bulbs, night lights, book lamps and more for up to 25% off!

Blue frequency light is the light we want to avoid at bedtime. It suppresses melatonin (our sleepy hormone) and can stimulate a wake. But at the same time, you need to attend to your little one and need to be able to see when you do so.

Shop Block Blue Light’s warm lightbulbs and red and amber nightlights (and more) to ensure your family gets the great sleep they deserve.

Shop through my affiliate link here (copy and paste into your browser): https://www.blockbluelight.co.nz/collections/sleep-enhancing-lighting?ref=cherishedsleep

Please note: using the affiliate link means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I truly believe in and think you’ll love too. I highly recommend Block Blue Light products.

Sale runs from the 15th - 30th June 2026

Kim x

If your toddler is between 18 months and 4 years old, there's a good chance their latest sleep disruption isn't random.

Learning to talk, testing boundaries, moving to a bed, developing fears, starting daycare, welcoming a sibling... all of these major milestones can temporarily derail sleep.

The frustrating part?

These changes are often signs your child is growing and developing exactly as they should.

The good news is that sleep regressions are usually temporary (a few weeks at most), and there are ways to help your little one get back on track. That's what I do,

Tell me below 👇

What bedtime delay tactic is your toddler currently using?

🚰 "One more drink"
📖 "One more book"
🧸 "I can't find my bunny"
🙋 "Muuuuum!"

If you'd like some one-on-one help to get sleep back on track, book a FREE initial call to learn more here: https://bit.ly/CSleepFREECALL

Bedtime: where toddlers suddenly remember everything they've ever needed. 😅

What's the most ridiculous bedtime request you've had lately?

👇 Let's hear it.

Sleep regressions can occur at any stage throughout your child’s life. But it’s definitely more common during the ages of 18 months to 3-4 years (aka toddlerhood).

Toddlerhood is an exciting yet challenging time for both children and parents alike. And it’s a time when sleep can go astray. A study published in Sleep Medicine Reviews highlighted that as toddlers assert their growing independence, they also delay bedtime, seek more attention, and wake up more during the night. So, breathe mama, these behaviours are considered normal, even if they aren’t ideal. They are often closely tied to the developmental changes happening around the toddler/preschooler stage. Let’s break them down. Here are seven common factors that could be affecting your toddler’s sleep:

7 reasons for your toddler’s sleep regression | Cherished Sleep Here are 7 reasons for your toddler’s sleep regression. Plus sleep consultant tips to get sleep back on track.

If your toddler has suddenly started fighting bedtime, getting out of bed 17 times, demanding one more drink, one more cuddle, and one more story... it doesn't necessarily mean they're not tired.

It often means they're being a toddler.

Between 18 months and 4 years, children are developing independence, testing boundaries, learning new skills, and discovering they have opinions about everything. Including bedtime.

One of the best ways to support sleep during this stage is with a consistent bedtime routine.

A predictable routine (the same steps in the same order every single night) helps your child feel safe, secure, and they start to understand what comes next. The predictability often reduces bedtime battles and gives their busy little brain a chance to switch from "go, go, go" mode into sleep mode.

Because when life feels big and exciting, a routine becomes an anchor.

Like help getting your toddler back on track with sleep? Send me a message or book a free discovery call here: https://bit.ly/CSleepFREECALL

End of financial year. Beginning of better sleep.

Our friends at Block Blue Light are having an End of Financial Year SALE and YOU reap the benefits. Stock up on Blue-blocking bulbs, night lights, book lamps and more for up to 25% off!

Blue frequency light is the light we want to avoid at bedtime. It suppresses melatonin (our sleepy hormone) and can stimulate a wake. But at the same time, you need to attend to your little one and need to be able to see when you do so.
Shop Block Blue Light’s warm lightbulbs and red and amber nightlights (and more) to ensure your family gets the great sleep they deserve.

Shop through my affiliate link here: https://www.blockbluelight.co.nz/collections/sleep-enhancing-lighting?ref=cherishedsleep

Please note: using the affiliate link means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I truly believe in and think you’ll love too. I highly recommend Block Blue Light products.

Sale runs from the 15th - 30th June 2026

✨ Client Love ✨

"I just want to say thank you so much for helping us on our journey to better sleep."

When this family first came to me, they were waking and rocking their baby back to sleep up to 5 times every night. Like so many exhausted parents, they were stuck in survival mode and struggling to stay consistent because they simply didn't have the energy.

Together, we created a plan that worked for their baby and their family, providing support, encouragement, and adjustments along the way. Even with sickness and teething thrown into the mix, they stayed the course and saw incredible progress.

Today, their little one is sleeping through the night, and Mum has something just as valuable back again: herself.

💬 "I feel like I can finally start looking after myself, my health and be the mum I want to be during the day instead of feeling like a zombie who can't wait for a nap or bedtime."

This is why I do what I do.

Sleep isn't just about getting more hours at night. It's about helping families move from struggle street and survival mode to feeling rested, connected, and able to enjoy life again.

Thank you for trusting me to be part of your journey. 🩷