Your Baby Sleep Consultant

All you need to know about your baby's naps and when to drop a nap

To use a dummy. Or not to use a dummy. Like so many parenting choices, the introduction of a dummy can cause a lot of confusion and controversy. Today I’m going to break it all down so you have the information you need to decide what is right for you and your family. Why do we offer a Dummy? The first thing to understand is why we might want to offer a dummy in the first place. And as you’ll see from the list below, it isn’t just to soothe an upset baby. * Using a dummy may l

Sleep Coaching or Sleep Training is the process of creating positive sleep habits; identifying techniques that support baby to sleep; and building confidence within parents so they trust their own instincts once again. Sleep Coaching is about learning how to respond to baby’s changing needs while also allowing time and space to discover how to do something new (like sleep) for themselves. Like many other developmental milestones, some babies figure it out on their own, in the

What is Reflux? In simplest terms, Reflux is when baby spits their milk back up. The spit up milk is combined with stomach acid and burns the throat. This spilt milk can also include stomach acid which can burn the esophagus and cause discomfort or pain. This is similar to heartburn or indigestion experienced by adults. You will often hear that reflux is caused by an immature esophageal sphincter. This is not usually the true cause. All babies have immature muscles and the es

As I chat to families there are a number of common questions that pop up. One of the most common is about Awake Windows and how much sleep baby needs each day. Let’s take a look… What are Awake Windows? The Circadian Rhythm drives our awake and sleep times and is fueled by the hormones Melatonin and Cortisol. Melatonin is the sleep hormone and signals to our body that it is time to relax, unwind and prepare for bed. Cortisol is the alert hormone and keeps us awake through the

Learn how to create a safe sleep space for your little one

People often ask what drove me to become a Baby Sleep Consultant. The short answer is sleeplessness! My name is Adrienne; I am your Baby Sleep Consultant, and the face behind The Night Shift. I am one third of a family trio, based in Darfield, New Zealand, with my husband Reece and daughter Evelyn. Evelyn is only just 3 but she is pretty much the entire reason I am here with you today! The crux of it all is that we hit the 4 month sleep regression (yes it’s a real thing...) a