Blog | Ursula Quinn | Paediatric Sleep Consultant

Aug 1811 min read

Between a Crib and a Hard Place: How Infant Sleep Advice is Undermining Maternal Mental Health

For several years I have worked as an infant sleep consultant, supporting families to help their young children to sleep well and guiding...

Jul 25 min read

How to choose a sleep consultant

I have to hold my hands up in the name of full disclosure - I am a sleep consultant myself so I cannot be a fully objective observer. I...

Jun 253 min read

Frequent Waking - 2 big reasons why your baby is waking up so much..... and what to do about it.

If your baby is over 6 months and is waking up almost on the hour overnight, there are usually a couple of big culprits. 1. They have...

Sep 20, 20213 min read

Early waking

Babies and children waking too early is probably one of the most common issues that parent’s approach me with. It can be extremely...

Mar 2, 20211 min read

Guest post for EZ Living Furniture: Lockdown Sleeping Tips

The past year has been tough on everyone and every area of life - particularly the ever-important subject of sleep, as people battle with...

Jul 19, 20193 min read

Drowsy But Awake? Are you Kidding Me?

No, but I do realise that this is much easier said than done. When reading just about anything written about infant sleep you will see...

Jun 29, 20194 min read

Wakeful Windows – The Key to Good Naps and Restful Nights

No, I’m not talking about the light streaming in through the narrow gap in the blind at 5 am these bright summer mornings; I’m referring...

Jun 16, 20191 min read

Dad: Bedtime Superhero

As it's Father’s Day, let’s have a look at some interesting research about dads and their superhero skills when it comes to babies'...