Free Resources - Just chill baby sleep

There are some fabulous free resources out there to support you in your parenting journey, here are a few of our favourites:|

The Lullaby Trust – They do amazing work to provide expert advice on safer sleep for babies and raise awareness of sudden infant death syndrome

NHS Start4Life – NHS guidance and advice for pregnancy, babies and toddlers – from weaning to activities

NHS – A trusted source of information for you and your whole family, covering all aspects of your health and wellbeing

British Red Cross First Aid – A go to resource for First Aid information, includes a wealth of online material and guidance for courses

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I asked you all for your recommendations on white noise today, and you didn't disappoint. The most popular were the Avantek and the Marpac Hussh. I have linked both of these in the sleep section on my amazon shop (link in bio). Why use white noise?
The gentle, consistent sounds can help calm your baby. You probably instinctively find yourself saying ‘sssh sssh,’ to your little one. It’s a sound that mimics the sound of your heartbeat that your baby is used to from being in the womb. After spending months in the safe environment of the womb, babies can find all the strange sounds, smells and surroundings overstimulating and stressful. The sounds that your baby will have been used to were muffled by amniotic fluid. Playing white noise at bedtime can re-create this.

White noise is brilliant for drowning out creaky floorboards or sudden noises that may cause your baby to startle awake. The postman knocking at the door during naptime (killer!) for example.

White noise should be fairly quiet – no louder than the sound of a running shower.
White noise should be on continuously through the night. If our babies to stir or wake up in the night, we want them to experience the same conditions that they feel asleep in. This in theory can help them connect their sleep cycles independently.

Do you use white noise with for your baby? Do you use a different machine than those I've mentioned above? Hopefully you can all give each other tips!
I’ve written a blog with more info on white noise going up later this week 💓

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Other than for the cheap food I do not recommend taking two small children to Ikea on a Sunday 😂
We were lucky to make it out alive with 2 soft toys and some play vegetables. Honestly more exhausting than a workout at the gym (the number of times I lifted Lola in and out of the trolley seat) 😂
I love them with my whole heart but also love my time laying on the sofa scrolling insta and arguing with Dan about what time watch on Netflix.
They fill my heart but drain my battery sometimes. It’s normal to feel like that.... Who else loves a lay on the sofa??! Hands up! 🤣

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Hello 👋🏻 if you are new to my page. I’m Rosey, infant sleep consultant and found of Just Chill Baby Sleep. It’s my mission to save the nation’s sleep 💤
You might see snippets of the life of my and my family on here. You may also see health, fitness, food, kids activities and general #mumlife 💓I have a YouTube channel which is a great free resource for you... (link in bio)
💓Regular Q&A’s on here....
💓Our online courses - 6-9 months and 10-18 months currently available.... AND drum roll...... our new 0-5 month course is coming on the 7th of February. 💓We also do 1-2-1 phone calls and home visits. There is a waiting list for calls which will open on the 2nd of February.
💓More YouTube videos and courses in the making! We also have a useful blog on the website.
💓Make sure you sign up to our mailing list to be first to hear about courses/ waiting list etc.
I hope you enjoy the little community that I’m building on here. What would you like to see more of? .....

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Let me tell you a secret - there is no such thing as a perfect parent. We are all just doing our best.
Who else worries all the time? I know I do!

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If you sleep with, or have ever slept with your baby 😂
Who can relate? .
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If anyone knows the original cartoonist so I can credit them, gimme a shout....
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It’s Saturday night and I’m going through the list of all the things I should or could do.... when really I want to kick back and watch a movie.
I’m not sure how we all do it? Parenting, social life, work, home....something has to suffer.
Anyone else feel like they don’t have enough hours in the day?!!
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Me & my little limpet....
This post is about...separation anxiety! It can appear anywhere between infancy, toddler years and even into primary school age. In spite of what you may have read, there is no ‘set’ age that it happens.
One of the most difficult parts is that we can feel like it’s our fault, and that we have created it – those moments when your little one clings to you at the nursery drop off, or when a well-meaning auntie gets rejected by the baby…. (cringe!)
Being a working parent, it can be guilt wracking to have to leave your child in someone else’s care when they are screaming and clinging onto you. I am often asked about separation anxiety by parents who are returning to work.
Babies can first develop separation anxiety once they gain an understanding of ‘object permanence.’ This is when they realise that things and people exist even when they are out of sight. Baby can become unsettled when he or she realises you are gone. Although some babies display object permanence & separation anxiety as early as 4 to 5 months of age, most develop it at around 9-10 months. Separation anxiety can become worse if your little one is hungry, tired or under the weather.

My top tips: ❤️Create quick good-bye rituals. At the nursery drop off, or when you leave your baby with your partner, try not to linger. Always say goodbye but make it brief!
❤️Attention: When separating, give your child full attention, be loving, and provide affection. Then say good-bye quickly ❤️Peekaboo . Playing a game of peekaboo can get baby used to the idea that you will come back.
❤️Time with other caregivers. If you have someone else who can look after your little one, even for an hour or so it is a good way for them to get used to being in someone else's care. ❤️Time and patience. Support your little one through this phase and know that there WILL be a time that they are less dependent. ❤️Be safe in the knowledge that separation anxiety shows what an strong bond you have with your child. We all suffer from it now and again (I still get it when my mum goes away haha!) 😂
A youtube video is coming soon with more info on this. Are you struggling? Anything specific I can cover?

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I’ve learned so much since become a parent, and even more since becoming a business owner.
We all start somewhere... and I’m still learning everyday!
I want to thank all 𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 of you (eeeek can’t believe it! 😮🥳) for your support.
I’m overwhelmed everyday by your kindness, support and the feeling of community on my page. More love and less criticism. In a world of uncertainty we can at least be a support to each other as we raise our next generation.
We are all in this together.
Lots of love to you all tonight ❤️

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Hey, it’s me again! Tomorrow we will be back to early starts, school and nursery run and back to normal routine. I’ve kind of been craving it to be honest. We’ve had a fantastic break but I’m SO ready for a bit of normality. I’m such a routine girl!
I hope you all had a great weekend and are ready to face your week. I’m planning to get everything ready for tomorrow in advance to make the school run a little easier. Laying out clothes etc. Gone are the days I just had to get myself out of the door first thing.
Do you put out your little ones clothes in advance for the next day?
What are your life hacks to make things easier in the morning? I always feel like I’m rushing whatever I do! .
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Remember this. Be kind to yourself, whatever it is that you are working on 💋
What progress have you made today? .
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🎉Happy New Year! 🎉(competition now closed)
To celebrate the beginning of 2020 I have decided to run a 💥COMPETITION💥to win: 🥇1st prize: a 30 minute call with me (worth £85) to discuss your little one’s sleep (6 months - 6 years). 🥈2nd prize: free access to one of our courses - either 6-9 or 10-18 months (worth £45). To enter all you need to do is: ❤️Like this post ✅ Follow @just_chill_mama ✅Tag a friend (each tag counts as an extra entry) ✅ Comment with your little one’s age and why you would like to win.
Winners will be chosen at random on the 8th of January. Best of luck! 🍀 *this competition is not endorsed or sponsored by Instagram* .
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Happy New Year! From all of us at Just Chill Baby Sleep and from me and my little family.
It’s been a pleasure and a privilege to support so many of you in 2019. I can’t wait to help more of you this coming year. Lots more exciting stuff in the pipeline so keep watching.
And.... pssttt ........
I’ve got a New Years competition coming tomorrow 🤫 .
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I mean, it’s my job right?! BUT before I became a parent I really didn’t understand how much time would be spent thinking about or talking about my baby’s sleep. I was only saying to Dan just now I’m really pleased to be getting the girls back to normal routine (bed at 7.15pm) tonight. I started to laugh as I realised I’m still totally obsessed with it! It dominates the landscape of parenting doesn’t it?
I’m all for us talking about it, on OUR terms, but we shouldn’t feel judged about it either. Silly relatives asking if your baby is ‘good’ 🤦🏼‍♀️(I.e do they sleep all night)... my answer is YES my baby sleeps to their biological best and wakes for age appropriate feeds! Thank you! Lol. OR ‘my baby is BAD - she’s a criminal who stole my heart ☺️.’
The concept that a baby or child’s nature is defined by how ‘well’ they sleep is ludicrous.
Did any of you experience silly questions over Xmas?
Did you feel judged?

I also wanted to remind you that our course sale ends at midnight tomorrow so head to the website to grab your £10 off. Any questions leave a comment ❤️ .
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Jumping into 2020!!!! Going in feet first.
2019 was a mixed bag. Some really amazing stuff but some crap stuff too. Just like everyone, we all go through tricky stuff.
I’ve got an MRI on Friday to check out a cyst to see if it’s causing an issue. Hopefully not but who knows. Nothing too serious but it’s been hanging over me this festive season. I bloody hate MRI’s too (if you’ve ever had one you’ll know that horrible sound they make 🙈). I’m super grateful to the gastrointestinal consultant who saw me on Christmas Eve ❤️
Anyway, I’m not asking for sympathy as it’s really (hopefully) not a big deal. We’ve all got stuff going on.
I’ve got some really good 2020 goals on the boil:

1. Say no to stuff I don’t want to do, without guilt.
2. To consistently be kind to myself.
3. To rest when I need to.
I’ve just read these back and they are all pretty nourishing goals. If you listen to your heart it will tell you what you need.
What are your goals for 2020? ✅ .
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🥊Boxing Day course sale has started!!!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥊
The sale will be live from today until midnight NYE. Head over to our website to grab a bargain ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What are you doing today?
#sleepexpert #sleepconsultant #babysleep #sleepcoach #sleepytraining #justchillbabysleep

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Merry Christmas you lovely lot! ❤️ thanks for all of your support this year. Love and health to you all this Christmas⭐️

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⭐️Christmas eve can be super exciting for us all, let alone our small people who are anticipating the arrival of the big man in red! For many of us Christmas eve can be a tricky night to get our little ones to go to bed... And we know that if we put them to bed later, they will most likely wake up at their usual time (or earlier!) and be super grumpy on Christmas day. ⭐️ My tips for you:

1. Get out and get some natural light, fresh air and exercise on Christmas eve day. This really helps with those internal body clocks and to physically tire out little bodies to help them sleep.
2. Don't be tempted to give sugary treats too close to bedtime. Sugar is a stimulant and can leave your small people wired and buzzing when we want them to start winding down.
3. Stick to your normal bedtime routine. Familiarity breeds sleep.
4. There is some great programming on around Christmas time but don't be tempted to keep them up late watching a movie. Screen time really affects our bodies, the blue and white light emitted from devices inhibits our sleep.
5. For some children the idea of a stranger coming into their bedroom at night can be a scary prospect! For those more sensitive children it's best to hang a stocking or Santa sack downstairs rather than in their bedrooms. Talk about Santa in a fun and reassuring way.
6. Read a nice bedtime story. It might be best to stick to something familiar and calming, for those more sensitive children. For others, go ahead and enjoy a festive story.

Here's hoping they fall asleep like little Christmas angels 👼🏻 in time for a visit from Santa. What are your plans for Christmas eve? I can't believe it's tomorrow! ***disclaimer, this photo is for festive purposes only, my child doesn’t sleep on the sofa 😂***
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I’ve been struggling in the lead up the Christmas. I feel like there’s so much pressure to get everything sorted, to get the right gifts, to spread joy.... it’s not easy. It’s really normal not to feel joy at every turn of preparations. I hate wrapping Christmas presents. I don’t enjoy catering for large numbers of people. BUT that is totally ok. It doesn’t mean that I don’t love my family.
Anyone else struggling?

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Sleep glorious sleep!!! Best Christmas gift ever. Swipe across to see the message I woke up to.
Visit our website
justchillbabysleep.co.uk for more info and to sign up.
Hands up if you want more sleep for Xmas ?! 👋🏻

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Here I am. Staring into the face of 2020. Feeling fierce and I want you to feel that way too.
I’ve now helped thousands of parents with my online courses and 1-2-1 help. Pretty cool right?! I am on a mission to save you from unnecessary sleep deprivation.
We’ve got more exciting stuff coming for 2020 including me creating more content for you, and more courses 🙏🏻
What topics or ages would you like to see covered next in a course?
It’s so amazing to be connected to you all. I want to create content that is useful to you. Your feedback is really helpful.
Let me know down below what you need help with......???? .
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