Thrive Sleep Consulting

We have somehow ended up in a world where a sleep consultant is seen as controversial but turning your baby upside down or feeding them butter is just a thing people try for sleep..

Parents are still being made to fear sleep support; evidence based, certified, holistic sleep support.

All while social media cheerfully promotes viral ‘hacks’ with zero research behind them and zero accountability.

And the saddest part? It’s working. Exhausted parents are scrolling at 3am, desperate to try anything because somewhere along the way they were convinced that asking for help was the dangerous option.

There is not a single peer reviewed ethical study backing the narrative that holistic and certified sleep support harms your baby. Not one. But there is decades of research telling us that chronic sleep deprivation harms the whole family.

You don’t have to choose between sleep and a secure, loving attachment with your baby.

If you’re at the point of trying the latest viral hack please reach out instead.

Restorative sleep is possible for you and your baby, without the risk and without sacrificing your bond 🤎

It can be such a common experience for sleep to fall apart around 4-6 months and it can be quite confusing especially if your baby has been sleeping quite well before this.

For some babies it can feel like you’re finally starting to find your rhythm and the suddenly you’re dealing with short naps, frequent night wakes and a baby who seems much harder to settle.

Why? 👇

Around this age, all babies go through a significant change in how they sleep. The 4 month regression isn’t just a phase, it marks a permanent shift from newborn sleep patterns to more mature sleep cycles.

At this age, as your baby moves between sleep cycles throughout the day and night, it’s common to see:
✨ Frequent night wakings
✨ Short naps
✨ Increased fussiness around sleep
✨ Difficulty settling back to sleep

While all babies go through this regression, not all babies struggle with it. For some little ones the transition is smooth. For others, it can highlight challenges with sleep pressure, feeding routines, sleep associations or the ability to link sleep cycles independently.

The good news? 👏
The 4 month regression doesn’t have to mean months of broken sleep.
This transition is often the perfect time to put supportive sleep foundations in place so sleep can become easier for everyone 🤎

If you’re in the thick of it and wondering whether what you’re experiencing is “normal” or if there’s something more going on, I’d love to help.

💓 DM “4 MONTHS” or comment below for information about my Support Calls and Sleep Packages.

Sometimes what looks like bedtime resistance isn’t a sleep problem at all.

It’s an empty connection cup ☕️

After a day at daycare, school or time apart from their favourite people, many little ones come home craving connection and they need opportunities to reconnect.

Even if it’s been a big day, creating just 10-15 minutes away from bedtime of uninterrupted connection can make a huge difference. Read a book, build a tower, have a cuddle, chat in the bath or simply be present without distractions.

When little one’s feel connected, they often find it easier to move into separation at bedtime because their emotional needs have been met 🤎

Ready for holistic and responsive sleep support? Send me a message 🫶

“Sleep support is selfish.”

It’s a narrative so many exhausted parents have absorbed which leaves them feeling guilty for wanting more sleep for their little one or themselves 🤯🤯

Let me be clear, sleep is not a luxury for babies and toddlers. It’s a biological need that supports brain development, emotional regulation, learning, memory, growth, sensory processing, immune function and overall wellbeing.
And sleep deprivation doesn’t just affect them.

Chronic exhaustion impacts parents, affecting the brain and nervous system, emotional regulation, patience, responsiveness, stress tolerance and mental health.

Supporting sleep isn’t about choosing convenience over connection. In many cases, it’s about protecting connection, wellbeing and the capacity to show up responsively.

Wanting your child to be well rested doesn’t make you selfish.

If you’re struggling with sleep and want responsive, evidence based support, my DMs are always open 🫶

In an industry that is largely unregulated, choosing who to trust with your little one’s sleep matters.

I’m proud to be both an Internationally Certified Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant and a Neuroprotective Sleep Coach. I’ve completed extensive training and research in child sleep, development, behaviour and attachment. Combined with years of experience supporting hundreds of families, this allows me to provide personalised, evidence based sleep support that is both effective and responsive.

At Thrive the support blends neuroscience, biology, and responsive sleep support with evidence based science and methods; understanding the role of both biology and behaviour and supporting both.

There is no one size fits all approach here. Every recommendation is tailored to your little one, your parenting values and your family’s unique needs.

I am kind of obsessed with sleep 😬 and I am so committed to helping your whole family thrive. 🤍

If you are wanting support but don’t know where to start, book a free 15 minute call, link in bio 🫶

Did you know your newborn’s senses can help them sleep?! And you probably already have access to everything you need ✨
Sunlight in the morning helps establish their circadian rhythm. Movement activates the vestibular system and signals calm as well as building sleep pressure. Your face and voice co-regulate their nervous system. Touch triggers oxytocin and signals safety.
None of this is complicated and all of it is backed by how the newborn brain actually works 🫶
Swipe through for a simple breakdown of each one and if you’re in the thick of it and need more support, link in bio and book a call 🤎

Despite what social media has you believing there is sadly no magic sleep fix with food BUT there are absolutely a range of foods containing nutrients that help support sleep 😴
These are some of my top picks and here’s why:
🍌 Bananas: contain magnesium and potassium as well as Tryptophan (amino acid that supports melatonin).
🥣 Oats: contain melatonin and magnesium.
🍗 Chicken: along with turkey, is rich in tryptophan.
🍽️ Greek Yoghurt: contains calcium, tryptophan and other essential nutrients.
🥚 Eggs: contains protein, vitamin D and tryptophan.
🥝 Kiwi Fruit: a source of serotonin, antioxidants and vitamin c.

Supporting sleep should always be holistic 🔆

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Supporting your baby’s sleep in a responsive & evidence based way is safe.
It does not damage attachment & it does not mean ignoring your baby.
It does means helping your little one get the sleep they biologically need to grow, regulate and thrive while you also get to feel like yourself again too 🤎

Book a free call now ✨