The Happy Nest blog
Honest, gentle, evidence-informed notes on baby sleep – written for tired parents, by one who's been there.
Your baby at 1 month: what to expect from sleep
He still can't tell day from night, so there's no use trying to build any kind of routine just yet. Here's what you can expect.
Read the postBaby sleep at 2–3 months: growth spurts, the sleep-stage flip and normal night wakings
At this age, your baby only responds to physical needs – hunger, tiredness, needing to feel close to you. That's it, full stop.
Read the postBaby sleep at 3–4 months: something has changed (and you're not imagining it)
Around 3–4 months, one of the biggest shifts in your baby's sleep takes place – the sleep stage flip. It's not a bug. It's a feature.
Read the post5 baby sleep myths (and the actual truth)
If I had a dollar for every time someone told me one of these… Number 4 was the one I heard on repeat after my daughter was born.
Read the postWhat is attachment parenting?
At its core, attachment parenting is simple: children thrive when they feel safe, seen and loved. Physically and emotionally.
Read the postIs sleep training the only option?
It's not a choice between sleep training and no sleep. There's a middle ground.
Read the post5 things parents say to me when they first reach out
“I've created bad habits.” “I don't feel like myself anymore.” If you read this and thought “that's me” at least once – there is another way.
Read the postLet's chat.
Tell me a little about what's happening – no judgement, I've been there. I'll come back to you on WhatsApp or email, whichever you prefer.