Separation anxiety, especially around sleep, is completely normal and natural. But it can be a very frustrating and tiring time for both you and your Small. It can happen at any time; I don’t believe that it happens at a set age or stage. The most common causes for some separation anxiety is when they’re about to go through a huge learning leap or learn a new skill and a change in their childcare circumstances. Whilst it’s a frustrating stage for sure, separation anxiety doesn’t need fixing, and...
Sep 07, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Have you ever thought about what a sleep consultation with me looks like? Would you like to know what we can cover in a Care It Out sleep consultation? Do you think it would be useful to listen to another parent’s sleep consultation? Abi won an hour’s consultation with me and was happy for us to record our conversation and share it on The Sleep Show for you. Abi’s daughter is 15 months old and is waking frequently at night. And often for long periods of time. If you would like to know what sleep...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Stacey is a feeding and swallowing specialist speech therapist (SLT) and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Stacey has worked for almost 20 years supporting infants and children with a wide range of feeding and swallowing difficulties. Her breadth of knowledge and experience runs across the spectrum; including but not exclusive to, preterm infants, breast and bottle feeding, weaning difficulties, managing allergies and reflux, swallowing difficulties and fussy eating. St...
Aug 03, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 26
It’s totally normal to worry about starting or going back to nursery. It’s a big transition for both you and your Small! It’s also natural to wonder how on earth they’ll ever nap at nursery without you. However, we humans are pretty adaptable and chances are they’ll nap ok there ( I know!) And if your Small finds it a little tricky to nap there it usually settles given a bit of time to settle. In this episode, I share 4 sleep suggestions that could help your Small nail naps at nursery. I also co...
Jul 20, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Reaching out for sleep support (from anyone!) is a huge decision and understandably you may have some reservations or questions before considering working together. Do you ever wonder what working together on a sleep service actually looks like? Would you like to know what it’s really like to work one to one with me? What questions do you really want to ask a parent who’s worked with me? I recently worked with Sammi on a one to one sleep service (2-week telephone package) and she shares her hone...
Jul 06, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 24
I love hearing about your sleep story so I think it’s about time I shared my sleep story with you! Who is Kerry Secker? Why and how did I become a Nanny? What is my approach and what does my practice look like? How did I create Care It Out when so much of the advice is about crying? Tune into this episode and I’ll answer all of these questions and share my story of how Care It Out came about plus lots more.
Jun 22, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This episode is a booby and bed bonanza for you! This week Maria Betsworth AKA Milk Making Mama joins us on the sleep show to talk about all things boobing and bed-related. I often call Maria the boobs to my bed, because her message around boobing and sleep totally resonates with me and is very similar to my sleep approach. We’re both on a mission to banish the boobie blame and shove the word should. We want to support you on YOUR parenting journey. We are big believers that your baby, your boob...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 22
“The lunchtime nap needs to be 2 hours long” “Naps need to be in cot to count” “ You should never wake a sleeping baby” Have you heard any of these? Chances are you’ve probably already heard these and lots of other sleep myths, because there’s plenty being bandied about! I love to challenge sleep myths at Care It Out, so join me for this episode and I’ll bust the 10 most popular nap myths for you.
May 25, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 21
“Does a bedtime boundary really impact night wake ups?” “Can you change their bedtime boundary when they’re already overtired?” “Is it ok to have different bedtime boundaries with different parents?” How your Small goes to sleep AKA their bedtime boundary is often labeled a bad habit and blamed for frequent night wake-ups. Join me in this podcast and I’ll talk you through: What is a bedtime boundary? Why it’s only an issue if it’s one for you, your Small or their sleep When to make changes IF yo...
May 11, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Is your Small finding the transition to napping at home tricky? I know it feels like your Small is the only baby on the block that is but I promise you, you aren’t alone! If your Small is used to napping al fresco, it’s a big change for them to nap at home and it’s natural that they may find it tricky to nap. In this episode, I share 5 of my top sleep suggestions that could help you and your Small settle for naps at home that little bit smoother! My free nap gap guide: https://www.careitout.com/...
Apr 27, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, I’m joined by Aine Homer AKA the baby reflux lady. Aine is on a mission to bring clarity to the confusion around reflux. Tune in and listen to us talk through together: What is silent reflux? What’s the difference between reflux and colic? Can a dummy relieve reflux symptoms? Why can reflux flare when your Small is teething? Aine has lots of amazing resources, check them out! Free Reflux Symptoms Tracker: https://www.thebabyrefluxlady.co.uk/a/19655/z8RwDfFV The Reflux Free Baby ...
Apr 13, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode I speak to Greer Kirshenbaum and founder of Nurture Neuro Science. Greer is a neuro scientist, infant sleep educator and doula who’s on a mission to normalize infant sleep! In this episode we talk through together everything baby brain and bed related. We delve right into your baby’s brain development and answer these questions that come up time and time again in practice: Can sleep deprivation impact your Small’s development? Can your Small really Self-regulate AKA self-soothe? ...
Mar 30, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On my sleep approach, naps don’t need to be in the cot to count, and if napping on the go is working for you and your Small then honestly there’s no need to change a thing! However, some Smalls really struggle to switch off and settle to nap on the go. If this sounds like you, you aren’t alone. In this episode, I share 5 simple sleep suggestions that could help you and your Small nail your naps on the go.
Mar 16, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 16
If your Small’s sleep hits the skids and is more unsettled than usual it’s totally natural to panic and fear you’ll never sleep again! If this is you right now 100% you’re not alone, your baby isn’t broken and you’re not to blame for the sleepless nights. Sleep isn’t linear and bed bumps are to be expected, but here’s 4 simple sleep suggestions for when sleep hits the skids.
Mar 02, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Being as naps are SUCH a huge part of my approach, here we discuss getting your tot confident for naps in no time. Contrary to the title of this episode, naps don’t HAVE to be in a cot - any nap is a good nap! But if something’s not working for you, or nap times in a cot would work best for your family, then have a listen to my four sleep suggestions to get your tot cot confident. If you’re sleep struggling, remember to check out my Bedtime Basics E-Course , and you can find lots of useful info ...
Feb 17, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 14
If you and your Small are experiencing long awake periods during the night AKA the parent party you are 100% not alone. Even though it can certainly feel like it! A whopping 75% of parents from my recent Instagram poll have had or are experiencing long awake periods during the night with their Small. Tune in to this week’s episode and I’ll explain why parent parties can happen but most importantly what you can do to help prevent them. If you’re sleep struggling, remember to check out my Bedtime ...
Feb 03, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 13
What’s the best age to begin a bedtime routine? Do they need to have a bath every night? How can you manage a bedtime routine with two? In this episode, Kerry Secker answers your most frequently asked questions on one of the most important sleep subjects; bedtime routine. You can find more relevant information on my blog about Screens and Sleep, here . If you’re sleep struggling, remember to check out my Bedtime Basics E-Course , and you can find lots of useful info on my sleep squares over on I...
Jan 20, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year but let’s face it, it’s also crazy, chaos and carnage! Family, food and festivities can understandably have a big impact on everyone’s sleep especially for your Small. This episode is a Care it out Christmas cracker, with 6 sleep suggestions to help you sleigh your sleep this Christmas. After the Christmas Chaos - consider taking my Bedtime Basics Ecourse:https://www.careitout.com/courses/bedtime-basics
Dec 09, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 11
There’s so much pressure to get your Small to sleep through the night and join the sleep-through crew. It can feel like you’re the only one with a baby that wakes at night time and that you must be doing something wrong. This is why I’m passionate about moving the conversation from sleeping through the night to a settled night’s sleep. It’s time to give the sleep through pressure the push! In this episode I talk about why sleeping through the night is a myth, what their biological best looks lik...
Nov 26, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Naps 100% don’t need to be in the cot to count on my approach, but some Smalls do find it very tricky to peep in the pram! In this episode I talk to Cara Sayer, chief sleep officer at SnoozeShade, to discuss how her invention could save your sleep on the go when at home and away. You can watch the demo’s here . SnoozeShade safety is discussed here . Claim your 10% discount here . If you’ve got any further questions please email hello@snoozeshade.com...
Nov 11, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 9
If your Small is battling bedtime, 100% you aren’t alone and there’s a few things you can do to help them settle to sleep smoother. Tune in to this week’s episode and fingers crossed you’ll go from bed dready to ready in no time!
Oct 28, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8
It’s natural for your Small to make lots of noise at night (some more than others!) and it’s natural for every noise to sound like a dramatic call for support. I don’t call it the sleep siren for nothing! However, waking up at night and making noise is totally normal but it doesn’t always mean they’re asking you for support. On my approach if they’re asking for support we always meet them at their point of need and it’s not spoiling them. However, respecting their sleep space and rolling up your...
Oct 14, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 7
I get asked “How can I get my Small to nap for longer?” or “How can I extend their naps? “pretty much on the daily! I thought it would be really useful to delve into this sleep subject a little deeper on this podcast and I hope you find this information useful. Short naps can be very natural and age-appropriate (not to mention tiring for you both!) but there are a few simple sleep suggestions you can put in place to support your Small to take the naps they need. Don’t forget to check out my free...
Sep 30, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 6
A calm bedtime routine (at any age!) can really help your Small to switch off and settle to sleep. In this episode, I talk to Jenn from Love Boo to discuss how their natural products can help your Small’s bath and bedtime. If you’ve followed for a while, you’ll know there are very few products which I personally endorse. However, I’m a massive fan of Love Boo’s iconic sleep spray and they’ve very kindly given us 25% off their entire range using the discount code: SLEEPITOUT Shop here! - https://...
Sep 16, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Why is my Small waking so frequently? I get asked this numerous times on the daily so it’s definitely one of my most frequently asked questions! I thought it would be a great sleep subject for my podcast so hopefully you’ll find it useful AND reassuring too. Hit play and listen to me talk through 4 of the most common reasons why your Small wakes at night time ( and not one of them is you!) PS don’t forget to sign up for my FREE age appropriate nap gap video here....
Sep 02, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 4
6 of my top tips for a smooth bedtime. Learn about the benefits of a bedtime routine which is consistent (but not rigid), exactly the right amount of time and works with your baby to calm and cue your small in Preparation for Sleep Separation.
Aug 19, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The first 3 months of your brand new baby’s life AKA the fourth trimester is a very exciting time for sure, but some sleepless nights are too be expected as a new parent! It’s natural that your baby will be unsettled and sleep can be a little erratic at this stage. There can be a lot of pressure to get your baby into a routine and sleeping through the night from a young age but this is often unrealistic for baby’s who are born naturally nocturnal! In this episode join Kerry Secker where she talk...
Aug 05, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In my first episode on The Care It Out Sleep show, I introduce you to the six things that you need to know about Sleep and your Small. Understanding these basic truths, amongst them: ‘You are NOT to be blame for your Small not sleeping’, will help you to feel reassured and confident in supporting to your child to a better night’s sleep, the caring way. If you liked the podcast, and want to know more, you could try my Bedtime Basics E-Course , a comprehensive introduction to Sleep Science. Or fin...
Jul 23, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1
