Co-sleeping- some make the choice willingly, others en up doing it out of desperation!One of the most common questions my clients ask is when they need to move their babies out of their room and out of their cots. In a more hushed tone it sometimes follows, as if they’re sharing a dirty little secret: […]
Author: Jolandi Becker
Why Sleep training doesn’t work
By Jolandi BeckerWHY SLEEP TRAINING DOESN’T WORK? Working in the baby/parenting industry I know that there are many topics that can cause a big debate. Topics that can get parents talking, engaging and give passionate opinions on. In the sleep space this is no different and even just the words ‘sleep training’ might send a shiver […]
Is nutrition influencing your baby’s sleep?
By Jolandi BeckerBaby’s sleep problems are among the biggest challenges that parents face. A common solution offered to mothers are to give baby more milk or food, as a fuller tummy will (surely) lead better sleep patterns. Sleep consultant Jolandi Becker from Good Night Baby offers more insight. As sleep consultants we rarely advise on nutritional problems […]
Sleep training – the good, the bad and the ugly
By Jolandi BeckerI will often get asked whether I am for or against sleep training (working in the baby and sleep industry this seems to come up quite often). And once again my answer was, as always, I am not for sleep training, I am for sleep. But this time it got me thinking. Is parenting that […]
Sleep Regression – everything you need to know
By Jolandi BeckerOn the top of the list of pregnant couples’ concerns lies their baby’s (and their own) sleep patterns. And this is indeed a cause for concern. Sleep deprivation is a form of torture. Many people feel that they can’t cope without their sleep and don’t know if they can master this part of parenting. And […]
Why all the worry about screen time for toddlers?
By Jolandi BeckerWe have all been there – you show your 2-year-old a real photograph of someone and they try to “swipe” it across. We all roll around laughing at how funny it is, but this actually indicates a developmental problem in the making. Screen time creates a need for instant gratification in toddlers, whose little brains […]
To co-sleep or Not to co-sleep | What you need to know about co-sleeping
By Jolandi BeckerOne of the most common questions my clients ask is about when they need to move their babies out of their room and out of their little cots. In a more hushed tone it sometimes follows, as if they’re sharing a dirty little secret: “In fact, when should they get out of my bed?” While […]
Night terrors – what are night terrors and how can you help?
By Jolandi BeckerWe all know how it feels to wake up with your heart pounding and your mind grappling to determine what is real and what was just part of whichever horrible scenario it managed to dream up – was it just a nightmare or was it night terrors? Imagine how this must feel for a little […]
Setting the Page for A Good Night’s Sleep
By Jolandi BeckerAs moms, we can often feel helpless when it comes to our babies, especially with their sleep. We look for ways to be able to feel in control and positively change our baby’s sleeping habits. This is easier said than done and often leads to more excuses than solutions. Creating the optimal sleep environment can […]