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What You Need To Know About Your Child’s Naps

  • April 28, 2024
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⚡️ I help worn-out parents get back to quiet nights and child-free beds 💛 Gentle Sleep Education (Ages 0-4)

Shannon Young | Gentle Sleep Consultant for Babies & Toddlers
Struggling with sleep? Start here 👇🏻 This i Struggling with sleep? Start here 👇🏻 This is where I start with every single client. If you’re feeling stuck in the sleep struggle loop—googling solutions at 3AM, trying all the things, still getting nowhere—it’s probably not you. You just need a game plan that works for your actual baby. Here’s what I teach every client I work with: Better sleep starts with a solid foundation. These 4 things? Non-negotiables: ✔️ Rule out red flags (because no settling strategy will work if something deeper is going on) ✔️ Get crystal clear on how much sleep your baby actually needs (not what Google says) ✔️ Use a settling strategy that works with your baby’s temperament and your parenting style ✔️ Have a plan for when it all goes pear shaped—because let’s be honest, it sometimes will Sleep gets easier when you stop winging it and start working with your baby’s biology. And you don’t have to figure this out alone, there’s a step-by-step way to do it that actually works. Drop SLEEPYTIME in the comments and I’ll send you details for my 1:1 support options (custom plans, real strategies, and no sleep training ever). #nosleeptraining #exhaustedmum #gentlesleepcoach #youngsleepsupport #canberramums #nosleepclub #responsiveparenting #newmamalife #sleepcoaching #mumssupportingmums
Waking up 57 bazillion times a night? 😵‍💫 Waking up 57 bazillion times a night? 😵‍💫 You’re not alone... and no. You don’t have to sleep train to get more rest. As a Certified Infant & Child Sleep Consultant (and mum of two!), I’ve worked with so many exhausted families who just want a plan that feels good AND actually helps. If bedtime battles, contact naps, or early mornings are your daily vibe… this one’s for you. 👇 I’m sharing 5 gentle changes that can help your baby or toddler sleep longer, without compromising your parenting values. 💛 These are rooted in attachment. 💤 Backed by sleep science. 🚫 And 100% sleep-training free. 👉 Swipe through for tips you can try tonight 👇 Drop a STARTERKIT below if you want the free Gentle Sleep Starter Kit with even more help. You don’t have to “train” your baby to get rest. You just need the right kind of support. #gentlesleep #babysleephelp #contactnaps #bedtimeroutine #nosleeptraining #exhaustedmum #gentlesleepcoach #babysleeptips #youngsleepsupport
If I had a dollar for every time a parent told me, If I had a dollar for every time a parent told me, “I think I broke my baby’s sleep,” I’d have enough to retire. 😅 Here’s the truth no one tells you: Night waking is NORMAL. Feeding to sleep is NORMAL. Needing help to fall asleep is NORMAL. But there ARE things we can do to help sleep get better. And you don’t need to “fix” your baby. You need sleep info that doesn’t make feel bad. And you need tools that make sense for the baby you actually have. That’s exactly why I created the Gentle Sleep Guide + Roadmap. It’s for parents who want better sleep without battling their baby—or themselves. Inside you’ll find real strategies grounded in baby + brain science—so you’ll finally understand what’s actually behind split nights, early wakes, or nap protests. No cry-it-out. No rigid schedules. No guilt. Just a clear path (literally: it includes my actual Troubleshooting Flowchart) to calmer nights and less second-guessing. Grab it for $27 and get sleep support that actually respects your instincts. DM me or comment DIYROADMAP and I’ll send you the link! #gentlesleepcoach #responsiveparenting #nosleepclub #mumssupportingmums #aussiemums #
Ever feel like everyone swears by “drowsy but aw Ever feel like everyone swears by “drowsy but awake”, but every time you try it, it’s a complete disaster? 😂 You are NOT alone, and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong. Here’s the thing: “Drowsy but awake” only works for a tiny percentage of babies — and it mostly comes down to their temperament, not your technique. Some babies? Chill enough to roll with it. Others? Need way more support to fall asleep, and that’s completely normal! ✨ Your baby isn’t broken. ✨ You’re not failing. ✨ You just need a sleep approach that’s tailored to your real-life baby (not some random internet rule). And if you’re ready for a plan that actually works for your little one, DM me SLEEPYTIME — let’s work together to build a strategy that feels good for both of you. 💛 #drowsybutawake #babysleephelp #gentlesleepcoach #responsiveparenting #youngsleepsupport
I was standing in the hallway, lights dim, holding I was standing in the hallway, lights dim, holding my baby for what felt like the hundredth time that night. My body ached. My brain was mush. And all I could think was: “Why is this so hard? Why can’t someone just tell me what to do next?” Even as a sleep specialist, I’ve been there. The Gentle Infant Sleep Guide has always been my go-to resource, packed with everything I believe in: ✔️ Evidence-based strategies. ✔️ Responsive, gentle approaches. ✔️ Support without sleep training. But I knew there was a way to make it even more supportive in those 2AM, brain-fog moments… When even flipping to the right section feels hard. That’s exactly why I created the Gentle Sleep Roadmap—a brand-new addition inside the Guide. It’s a visual, step-by-step flow chart for when you’re trying to work out: – Night wakings – False starts – Short naps – Early rising – Bedtime resistance You’ll know exactly what to do next because it’s designed to give you the next actionable next step without Googling or second guessing. This isn’t more content. It’s clarity when your capacity is low. Calm when you feel stuck. ✨ Already have the Gentle Sleep Guide? The Roadmap is in your inbox (because lifetime access means lifetime support). Still thinking about it? Now’s the time. More sleep. More clarity. Still just $27 (for a limited time). Gentle, responsive sleep support that meets you where you’re at, even (especially) in the middle of the night. DM me or comment DIYROADMAP and I’ll send you the link! #gentlesleepcoach #aussiemumsandbubs #babysleep #nosleeptraining
Generic schedules? Nope. ❌ If that “perfect s Generic schedules? Nope. ❌ If that “perfect sleep schedule” from Google is making things worse, this one’s for you. Let’s just say it: generic schedules are the worst. You Google “X month old sleep schedule” and boom - you’re handed a chart with exact wake times, nap durations, and bedtimes like your baby’s a robot. Except your baby? Hasn’t read the chart. One minute they’re wired at bedtime. The next, they’re crashing 90 minutes after waking up. You’re stressing, tracking sleep like you’re a full time detective, and wondering if you’re somehow doing it all wrong. Here’s the truth no one tells you. Most of those sleep schedules are built off the maximum recommended sleep totals 🤯 Which means they’re asking more sleep of your baby than they likely need. So your baby fights sleep, bedtime takes forever, and naps become a hot mess. And the kicker? There’s no actual evidence supporting most of these strict schedules. Like… none. In my practice, I’ve tossed the generic schedules completely. Instead, we figure out exactly how much sleep your child needs (no more, no less), and build a rhythm around them. Because when sleep fits your baby, and not a one-size-fits-all chart, you see: ✅ Easier bedtimes ✅ Fewer false starts ✅ Longer stretches of sleep ✅ Way less stress for everyone One of my recent clients went from 2 hour bedtime battles to her toddler falling asleep in 15 minutes flat. All from ditching the cookie-cutter schedule and making a few simple shifts. You don’t need a rigid schedule. You need one that actually works for your family. Have you tried a schedule that made things worse? Tell me in the comments what that looked like—I bet you’re not alone. #gentlesleepcoach #holisticsleepsupport #nosleepclub #tiredmama #aussieparents
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