Rest is Best - Rewind

Welcome back to Season Two of the Rest is Best podcast! I'm so excited for this season as I have loads of special guests lined up plus I will be hosting bite sized episodes every other week with step by step, detailed tips and tricks to get you and your family a little more rest.

On today's episode we rewind all the way back to November 2021 to talk about Teaching Independent Sleep.

It may sounds strange but did you know babies aren’t born with the skill of being able to fall asleep independently as they get older? They are born with a biological drive to sleep, but often we need to show them how.

Today I discuss what teaching independent sleep is, why it can be beneficial for you and your family, what is involved and how by working with a sleep coach you can have your family sleeping more peacefully through loving sleep coaching support.

Reminder, teaching independent sleep is not something we look to do before 4 months of age. It is important to speak with your paediatrician to confirm your baby is ready.

New Sleep Guide! Transitioning to a toddler bed is now available for £9.99 here
This guide will give you the confidence to make the change with no long term sleep problems that you can't get around swiftly!

Finishing these episodes wanting more amazing sleep advice?
Download my free 22 page guide  ‘All About Naps’  now!

You can now shop my favourite sleepwear brand ergoPouch directly via the Halcyon Sleep website! Just head to www.halyconsleep.uk/ergopouch.
(for 10% off use the code: HALCYON10)

Summer is nearly over (or nearly here if you're in the Southern Hemisphere!) so shop the ultimate travel buddy - SnoozeShade pram and travel cot covers. You can get 10% off any full priced order with the code: HALCYONSLEEP or HALCYONSNOOZE (UK)

And don't forget to check Halcyon Sleep out on Instagram @halcyonsleep for FREE daily sleep tips and more!

Disclaimer: This podcast includes advice and information relating to the care of infants. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should only be used to supplement rather than replace advice given by your child's paediatrician. Always turn to your child's medical provider with any of your questions or concerns.

Welcome back to Season Two of the Rest is Best podcast! I'm so excited for this season as I have loads of special guests lined up plus I will be hosting bite sized episodes every other week with step by step, detailed tips and tricks to get you and your family a little more rest.

In today's episode I speak with Dr Sujay Kansagra aka @thatsleepdoc on Instagram. Dr Kansagra is a Paediatric neurologist, the director of Duke's Paediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program, author of My Child Won't Sleep: A Quick Guide for the Sleep-Deprived Parent  and father or 2.

Some the questions I had for Dr Kansagra include:

• How do you define a sleep ‘problem’? We often hear the phrase ‘its not a problem if it is working for you" (the parents) but when does it actually become a problem for the child?
• Off the back of discussing the science behind sleep, what are your thoughts on sleep training?
• Given all the science and what we know about sleep, why do you think addressing sleep concerns is such a debated topic?
• What are you thoughts on the sentiment “every baby is different” when it comes to sleep?
• What advice would you give parents who feel like there is not way to improve their baby’s sleep?

In his book Dr. Kansagra presents ALL of the sleep solutions that have actual scientific data to back them. If it isn't proven to work, it's not in this book. The solutions are straight-forward, with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that get to the point and get there quick. (2 of the methods I use in my sleep courses are in there too!)

This is a great conversation for anyone wanting a bit more reassurance and guidance on seeking sleep support and the benefits it can give to your family.

Finishing these episodes wanting more amazing sleep advice?
Download my free 22 page guide  ‘All About Naps’  now!

You can now shop my favourite sleepwear brand ergoPouch directly via the Halcyon Sleep website! Just head to www.halyconsleep.uk/ergopouch.
(for 10% off use the code: HALCYON10)

Summer is nearly over (or nearly here if you're in the Southern Hemisphere!) so shop the ultimate travel buddy - SnoozeShade pram and travel cot covers. You can get 10% off any full priced order with the code: HALCYONSLEEP or HALCYONSNOOZE (UK)

And don't forget to check Halcyon Sleep out on Instagram @halcyonsleep for FREE daily sleep tips and more!

Disclaimer: This podcast includes advice and information relating to the care of infants. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should only be used to supplement rather than replace advice given by your child's pediatrician. Always turn to your child's medical provider with any of your questions or concerns.