Tiffany Belanger from Cosleepy returns to The Sleep Show for this episode and I’m so excited to talk to her again! In this episode, she shares how you can make bed-sharing safer when away from home. If you bed share and are about to stay away from home in a hotel, apartment or holiday home this episode is for you. We talk through how to pack the crack, bed boards, mattresses and so much more! Tiffany Belanger attended UCLA and adventured in the film and television industry prior to parenthood. I...
Aug 24, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
On this episode of The Sleep Show, Zoe Ayre AKA The Respectful Mum joins us to talk about weaning respectfully and share her weaning story. And it’s FULL of wonderful nuggets of wisdom! Zoe is a children’s author, mum and respectful parenting advocate. She shares her respectful and honest parenting journey along with advice on Instagram as The Respectful Mum. She loves sharing her respectful parenting journey as a toddler mum and her account shares the honest highs and lows of parenthood! Her bo...
Aug 17, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 6
On this episode of the Sleep Show I speak to pregnancy and postpartum psychotherapist Sophie Harris. Sophie’s a psychotherapist who specialises in helping new mums during pregnancy and postpartum. She aims to normalise motherhood's tough times, help mums feel better, and celebrate being a mother. She believes that supporting and valuing the role of a mother should be made a priority to help build a happier and healthier society. She’s also known as Looking After Mum on Instagram and I absolutely...
Aug 03, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 5
I’m always honest that Waiting It Out works. And will forever reassure you that your Small will sleep through the night all by themselves even if you do nothing now. I know that can sound unbelievable because society and the sleep training industry are constantly telling you the only way your Small will ever sleep through is if you teach or train them to. But even if you: Do nothing now Never sleep train Put a single sleep tip in place Your Small will eventually: Fall asleep solo Sleep in their ...
Jul 20, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week’s guest on The Sleep Show is neuroscientist, doula and mom Dr Greer Kirshenbaum. She’s no stranger to the podcast because this is the second time she’s talked to us. You can listen to her debut here: careitout.com/podcast/episode-17-baby-brains-and-bedtime And I’m really hoping she becomes a regular because I LOVE her and her approach to parenting and sleep. I could talk to her all day! She’s passionate about nurturing your baby’s brain and is all about connection too. During this epis...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Olivia Hinge is a midwife, IBCLC and mother of 3. She’s passionate that evidence-based and inclusive feeding information is accessible to all. Her Instagram page is packed with reassurance and a huge wealth of feeding information And she delivers it all with a massive dollop of humour. I love her and her approach and hope you will too! In this Podcast episode, Olivia answers all of your breastfeeding questions: How can I stop my baby from pulling my nipple? How to help my exclusively breastfed t...
Jun 22, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 2
If you’re about to return to work (or have recently returned!) this episode is for YOU. I speak to Sam from The Float Space about returning to employment after parental leave. Going back to work is a big transition for your family. And it’s not always easy! We both share what returning to work looked like for us and what helped us in the first couple of months. This podcast is packed with reassurance, laughs and practical advice to help your return to work go smoothly. Coaching with The Float Sp...
May 30, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Does your Small wake at night and won’t resettle unless you bring them into your bed? If so you are NOT alone and this episode is for you! Rachel is a first time mum to 2-year-old Samuel. Most of the time he wakes up once or twice before midnight and can be resettled with a quick cuddle back into his cot. But after midnight he’s harder to settle so they co-sleep and it's becoming a little crowded! Rachel would love to slowly move away from bringing him into her bed and support Samuel to spend mo...
Mar 28, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Are you looking for some support to help your child settle to sleep with someone else at bedtime and/or wake ups? If so, you’re going to love listening to this podcast episode! In this episode, I’m joined by Rona, a first time mum to Lily who’s 18 months old. Rona would love it if Dad was able to settle Lily at bedtime and when she wakes up at night. But like SO many Smalls, Lily is finding this transition a little tricky. And Rona doesn’t quite know where to start making this huge change. This ...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Co-sleeping isn’t a bad bed habit and it only ever needs to stop if and/or when you’re ready. And only you know when it’s time for this transition because you’re the expert on what works for your family! If you do decide to move away from co-sleeping it is a BIG change for both you and your Small and it is going to take time, patience and support. However, it IS possible to make this change with care. If you're thinking about moving away from co-sleeping, this podcast is packed with tips and thi...
Feb 28, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Is your baby about to reach the four-month mark? Or perhaps you’re already in the middle of the four-month progression? If that’s a yes then this podcast is for YOU! There’s often a lot of fear around the four-month regression. Plus a fair bit of sleep scaremongering is being bandied about. And I’m going to be honest, sleep at this stage can get a little (or A LOT) trickier and erratic. That’s because your baby’s sleep is developing and it’s a huge time of change for them. And if you’ve been fol...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 48
When it comes to your Small’s naps there’s a lot of myths and misconceptions out there isn’t there?! That naps need to happen at a set time, in the same place AND in a certain way to be considered or count as a nap. But I do like to keep sleep real around here and normalise infant sleep for you. And like most things on the Care It Out approach the only thing naps need to do is work for you and your Small. Join me for this nap recap episode and I’ll you through why naps don’t need to: be in a cot...
Oct 18, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 47
A sleep crisis is not only tough and tiring for everyone, it can also have a huge impact on our mental health. Join me and Dr Fiona Jeffries in this episode and we’ll talk you through: What is parental mental health? The relationship between sleep and mental health Looking after your needs whilst responding to your baby’s sleep needs Why self-care is important and is much more than taking a solo shower or trip to the toilet? How to cope in a sleep crisis? We really hope you enjoy listening to th...
Oct 04, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Bed-sharing isn’t going to work for every family. Bed-sharing isn’t for every family And it might not be the best sleep set up for you. This podcast isn’t about convincing or pushing you to bed-share! But there’s often a lot of sleep shame and stigma around bed-sharing so this podcast is for you if you’re: currently bed-sharing and would love some reassurance considering bed-sharing and would love some reassurance looking for safer sleep pointers whilst bed-sharing Join me and Tiffany Belanger i...
Sep 20, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Floor beds aren’t going to work for every family. And they might not be the best bed for you. But sometimes I do suggest using (or just considering!) a floor bed, because there are lots of benefits, for both you and your Small! Join me and Sian Aldis in this podcast episode, and we’ll talk you through: What is a floor bed? Who are floor beds for? What age can you use a floor bed from? What are the benefits of using a floor bed? How can we make it a safer sleep space? I hope you enjoy listening t...
Sep 06, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 44
If you worry (a little or a lot!) you most certainly aren’t alone and I hope it reassures you to hear that it’s normal. Telling a parent not to worry is neither helpful or healthy. Worrying is a part of life for most of us at some point and what we try to resist just persists. I will always listen to you and hold space for your worries to validate them. But I’m also here to reassure you too! Tune into this episode to hear Kimberly Thomas AKA The New Mum Coach and myself discuss: The worry Hour M...
May 17, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Myles has just turned 2 years old and is a little firecracker who has FOMO (fear of missing out) when it comes to sleep! He’s really resisting going to sleep at bedtime and wakes frequently during the night. And often won’t settle until he’s in Mum’s bed which isn’t working for anyone now. This is understandably causing everyone a sleepless night! I’m never going to stop sharing the message that toddler’s find sleep tricky too. And I want to reassure you that your toddler isn’t broken and you ar...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Baby Remi is 12 months old and going through big changes with his sleep. He slept through from around 7 months old until he recently started nursery and his sleep changed. He’s now finding it hard to settle to sleep at bedtime and frequently has a split night AKA parent party. This is understandably causing everyone a sleepless night! I’m never going to stop sharing the message that infant sleep isn’t a straight line process because it’s a constant work in progress! So I want to reassure you tha...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Baby Lucas is 6.5 months old and waking very frequently at night. He’s waking up and needing help to get back to sleep every 2 hours at the moment which understandably is causing everyone a sleepless night! I’m never going to stop sharing the message that it’s totally normal, your baby isn’t broken and you aren’t doing anything wrong if your baby is: taking short naps at 6 months old waking for a night feed (s) at 6 months old not sleeping through the night at 6 months old However, if their wake...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Mona is a postnatal doula based in East London with two children aged four and two. She is passionate about supporting and empowering parents during their fourth trimester period. Planning for your new baby Once parents find out that they are expecting, things like booking antenatal classes; reading parenting books; hypnobirthing courses; buying clothes and baby equipment; choosing colours for the nursery, are what parents usually consider. My advice would be to plan for the postnatal period too...
Mar 22, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Lucy Neary AKA The Early Years Dietitian is a registered dietitian specialising in early years nutrition. She’s on a mission to eliminate outdated and widespread feeding myths and turn the next generation into enthusiastic eaters with a healthy relationship to food. I really love Lucy’s approach to infant feeding and nutrition and I really hope you do too! Tune into this episode and together, we’ll talk you through: Is focusing on food the key to a settled night's sleep? How important is the rel...
Mar 08, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Like most things on my approach, how teething impacts your baby will depend on your baby. For some babies, you wouldn’t even know they are teething until you see their tooth pop through. And for others, teething can give them (and you!) a really hard time. It’s normal for teething to impact their eating and behaviour, and especially their sleep. It’s also natural for you to worry about it and think you’ll never sleep again! However, teething is only temporary and there IS light at the end of you...
Feb 22, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Your Small’s bedtime boundary is simply how they fall asleep at naps or bedtime. You might have heard these called sleep props, crutches or negative sleep associations. This drives me a bit bonkers! YOU are never a negative association. And there’s nothing negative about your Small needing you to fall asleep. There’s no right or wrong on my approach. I’m simply about finding what works for you and doing that. No negative sleep associations And no bad bed habits! I’ll always reassure you that if:...
Feb 08, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 36
It’s totally normal for your Small’s nap time and length to shift around. There are a few reasons why this happens, but the most common reason naps change is that their sleep needs are constantly changing. Whilst short or skipped naps are all part of life logistics with your Small, they can be tiring and frustrating, and can cause you worry or nap anxiety for sure. However, they’re very unlikely to break the bed bank, and there’s lots we can do to help! Join me for this episode and I’ll talk you...
Jan 25, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Anjli is a qualified dentist who’s worked for over 10 years at her practice in Leicester. She is a first-time mum to her daughter Isla who is 17 months old. Having used Instagram for lots of help and advice in the first few months of parenthood, she set up The Dental Mum to be able to share advice and tips to other parents, in a field she was familiar with! In her general practice, she treats a wide variety of patients, adults, and children, and has further training in the field of orthodontics ...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Rachel Akehurst from Lionheart hypnobirthing shares her experience of toddler bedtime resistance and shares her tools to help keep you both calm. If your toddler is resisting their bedtime routine and/or going to bed, you most certainly aren’t alone. Even if it feels like you’re the only one battling away at bedtime you’re not! I see so many parents in my practice who have experienced this and Rachel is also one of them. However, whilst you might not be alone, it can be a very tiring and frustra...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 33
We’re at the start of another 4 weeks of lockdown life in the UK. We’re all sailing in the same Covid-19 storm but we’re in different ships. Lockdown life will very much look and feel different to all of us. Some of us may be looking forward to lockdown life and some of us might be absolutely dreading it. I’m somewhere in the middle for sure! However, there’s no right or wrong way to feel about it. And there isn’t a right or wrong way that lockdown life should look for you. This podcast isn’t me...
Nov 09, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Mel is a mum of 2 based in East London (Tower Hamlets) and former research scientist turned babywearing consultant after she was pushed out of her job. She found a true calling in supporting new parents on their parenting journey and share her passion of babywearing. Alongside the sling library, she co-runs the Tower Hamlets Family Meet-up which is a parent support group where parents meet local perinatal and early years professionals who come to support them. She’s also a breast-feeding mother ...
Oct 26, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Transitioning your toddler from their cot to their toddler bed is a big transition for both you, and your toddler. It’s totally natural and normal for you to worry about how they (and you!) will cope with this new change. You may also worry if they are going to stay in their bed and actually sleep! But most toddlers adapt well with this transition if we give them a bit of time. It’s more likely that you’ll worry about this change far more than them. However, like most things on my approach, ther...
Oct 12, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 30
If you’re experiencing early rising, 100% you’re not alone. I recorded this podcast episode due to popular demand! Moving forwards from early rising can be a tricky business for 2 reasons: We don’t have biology on our side at that time of the morning Some Smalls are naturally early risers. Despite you pulling out all the sleep stops! However, like most things on my approach, there’s usually some sleep suggestion that could help. Tune into this week’s episode and I’ll share: What is classed as an...
Sep 28, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 29
