3 12 Months Package JULY 2019 (TS).pdf.pdf

M Baby SLEEP jpeg) Sleep Program TABLE OF CONTENTS HELLO AND WELCOME AWAKE TIMES - FUTURE GUIDELINES BABY SLEEP CYCLES FEED, PLAY, SLEEP GUIDELINES 3-12 MONTHS GUIDELINES BABY NUTRITION SUPPORT FAQs REFERENCES 28 28 29 29 30 32 33 34 35 35 35 36 36 37 38 40 41 41 41 18 19 21 24 25 25 27 4 7 10 The Sleep School rule Tired signs Dream feed Develop a bedtime routine Settling guidelines Settling video links Settling flow chart Sleep associations Comforter Sleeping bag Room temperature White noise Wind down routine and bedtime ritual Bridging nap Early rising Baby’s room SIDS - safe sleeping Flat sheet Sunshine 3-6 months - baby guidelines 6-9 months - Baby guidelines 9-12 months - baby guidelines Introduction 0-6 months 6-12 months Foods to offer Gagging and choking Extra tips Allergies 3 13 14 4 28 18 43 44 46 3-12 MONTHS GUIDELINES Sleep Program SLEEPY Q&A WITH DR.

CZARINA 15 HELLO AND WELCOME Welcome to Sleep School. We’re so happy you have chosen us to assist you and your family to achieve sleep success! Our successful programs are designed to gently train your baby to settle themselves to sleep and stay asleep! In our modern society where the pace of daily life for parents and families has dramatically increased, it is difficult to manage our time to fit in our baby’s sleep schedules. It’s even more challenging to hear our baby cry and become distressed because they are overtired. We are here to support and guide you and your family to achieve success from our flexible programs.

Please keep in regular contact and update us with how your baby is going. No baby is a robot and there will always be adjustments to any routine depending on how well your baby responds to our ‘feed, play, sleep’ guidelines. Our recommended guidelines are just that: guidelines. We strongly suggest that you only work within your comfort zone and use your own intuition whilst listening to your baby’s needs. There will always be times of illness, teething, growth spurts, stormy periods and of course holidays, so we recommend being flexible during these times and re-commence our routine and guidelines when your baby is back on track.

Our goal is simple, we want to change families lives. SLEEP is the key. Our step-by step guide will give you the tools you need to succeed in sleep training your baby. We recommend lots of positive reinforcement even if she didn’t successfully self-settle. Applaud her for trying and really praise her when she wakes after a lovely sleep. You will find that it will take around 21 days to physically change a baby’s habit and it will take a lot of patience, persistence and consistency on your end. Remember that any change is positive no matter how small, so start with some small goals and then you can only improve from there!

But prepare yourself for some hard work. We know first-hand how challenging lack of sleep can be, let alone implementing a new routine when you are SO exhausted, however you need to continually remind yourself why you are doing this - and that the results will make your efforts worth it. Once your baby is sleeping better you will notice huge improvements in her daily activities. She will thrive; drink and eat better, whine less and overall be much more content. Not to mention just how much better your health will also be. Good sleep habits are about the whole family unit improving.

Lastly, we promise YOU CAN DO THIS... you really can! Spend as much time at home as possible while implementing this new routine but also ensure you are spending adequate time outdoors and utilising your play time wisely. Also, ALWAYS ask for support when you need it. This is ESSENTIAL in order to achieve success. This is where you will find our Facebook Mum Village a godsend. GOOD LUCK!!! We look forward to hearing about your success from our program. Big love, AMELIA AND MARISSA BABY Sleep School Co-Founders One final request: we want to help as many families as we possibly can and as this is a PDF, we know it can be easy to share.

But ours is a small business and we ask that you respect our hard work and other people who have purchased the guide by not sending it to others. We do greatly appreciate your feedback and referrals though! Please feel free to tell a struggling mama about us. We also offer consultations; if you have any questions please contact us. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM 4 COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 12pm - 1pm 10am - 11.30am Change nappy Milk feed/solids (offer solids at your discretion - not recommended until 6 months of age) Playtime, floor play, outing etc.

Note: As soon as baby appears tired/grizzly, change nappy again (optional) and straight to bed (DO NOT stretch awake time out to no more than 2 hours or baby will become overtired). White noise, comforter and dummy (if applicable) Aim for 1-2 hours of sleep. Always put baby to sleep on their back, if they wake after one sleep cycle re-settle until end of allocated sleep time. If your baby only sleeps one sleep cycle and you have been resettling for up to 1 hour, get baby up and feed. Start their awake time from the moment they are out of the cot.

Change nappy Milk feed / Solids (offer solids at your discretion - not recommended until 6 months of age) Playtime, floor time, outing etc. Note: As soon as baby appears tired/grizzly, change nappy again (optional) and straight to bed (DO NOT stretch awake time out to no more than 2 hours or baby will become overtired). White noise, comforter and dummy (if applicable) Aim for 1-2 hours of sleep. Always put baby to sleep on their back, if they wake after one sleep cycle resettle until end of allocated sleep time. AWAKE & UP BY 7.30AM MORNING SLEEP IN COT AWAKE & UP AFTERNOON SLEEP IN COT Baby Guidelines FEED PLAY SLEEP 3 6 MONTHS 6.30am - 7.30am 8am - 9.30am

3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM 5 COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 3.30pm - 4pm Very minimal stimulation. ONLY change nappy if evidently soiled or saturated in urine. As little disturbance as possible. DREAMFEED OR ROLLOVER FEED Change nappy Milk feed Playtime, floor play, outing etc. Note: As soon as baby appears tired/grizzly, change nappy again (optional) and straight to bed (DO NOT stretch awake time out to no more than 2 hours or baby will become overtired). Change nappy Milk feed/Solids (offer solids at your discretion - not recommended until 6 months of age) White noise, comforter and dummy (if applicable) This is a good time for a nap in the pram whilst walking or out in the car.

Always put to bed awake but calm White noise, comforter and dummy (if applicable) This last feed of the day should be done in baby’s room with the lights off or a small light on. This is a period of relaxed quiet time, with low lights to help them settle easily for the night. AWAKE & UP AWAKE & UP CATNAP (30-45 MINS MAX) BEDTIME FOR THE NIGHT BATHTIME, STORYTIME & MILK FEED 2pm - 2.30pm 5pm 6.30pm - 7pm 10.30pm - 11pm 5.30pm - 6.15pm 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM 6 COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 3-6 MONTHS Maximum awake time 1.5-2 hours Baby needs to go down in their cot no later than 2 hours from last sleep.

This is extremely important so they don’t get overtired. Note: Awake time starts from the moment your baby is out of the cot. 5-6 milk feeds 2 sleeps + afternoon catnap AWAKE FEEDS sleeps Guidelines If baby wakes overnight at around 3am, we can offer a feed at this time. If he wakes before this time, we will aim to resettle them. This feed is really on the way out by 4-6 months, and we will aim to drop this feed within the next month or so. Please remember, this is completely up to your discretion.

If you wish to continue to feed beyond 6 months of age, that is absolutely fine. You should find that once baby is taking 3 solid meals throughout the day (from 6 months of age) and commences the dream feed, the night wakings should drastically reduce. In the meantime, continue to resettle baby at every 3am nightly wake up with their comforter and/or dummy and your chosen settling technique. Ensure white noise is playing continuously throughout the night. This is essential and will assist baby in linking their sleep cycles. Have the volume set on low/medium.

Also, re-address their night attire as this is often a reason for frequent wakings (too warm/too cold). Note: Always keep very minimal stimulation and bedroom dark during night time resettling and feeding. OVERNIGHT OVER - NIGHT 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM 7 COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 6 9 MONTHS Change nappy Milk feed/Breakfast (wait approx. half an hour before offering breakfast) Playtime, floor play, outing etc. Note: As soon as baby appears tired/grizzly, change nappy again (optional) and straight to bed (DO NOT stretch awake time out for more than 3 hours or baby will become overtired).

White noise, comforter and dummy (if applicable) Aim for 1.5-2 hours of sleep plus cot time. Always put baby to sleep on their back, if they wake after one sleep cycle resettle until end of allocated sleep time. If your baby only sleeps one sleep cycle and you have been resettling for up to 1 hour, get baby up and feed. Start their awake time from the moment they are out of the cot. Change nappy Milk feed/Lunch (wait approx. half an hour before offering lunch) Playtime, floor time, outing etc. Note: As soon as baby appears tired/grizzly, change nappy again (optional) and straight to bed (DO NOT stretch awake time out for more than 3 hours or baby will become overtired).

AWAKE & UP BY 7AM MORNING SLEEP IN COT AWAKE & UP FEED & LUNCH Baby Guidelines 6.30am - 7am 8.30am - 9am 10.30am - 11am 11.30am FEED PLAY SLEEP 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM 8 COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL *This will cease around 7-8 months White noise, comforter and dummy (if applicable) This is a good time for a nap in the pram whilst walking or out in the car. CATNAP (30-45 MINS MAX) Change nappy Milk feed Playtime, floor play, outing etc. Note: As soon as baby appears tired/grizzly, change nappy again (optional) and straight to bed (DO NOT stretch awake time out for more than 3 hours or baby will become overtired).

AWAKE & UP White noise, comforter and dummy (if applicable) Aim for 1.5-2 hours of sleep. Always put baby to sleep on their back, if they wake after one sleep cycle resettle until end of allocated sleep time. Change nappy Offer dinner solids AFTERNOON SLEEP IN COT AWAKE & UP - COMMENCE ‘WIND DOWN TIME ’ BATHTIME & PLAYTIME MILK FEED & STORYTIME 12pm - 12.30pm 2pm - 2.30pm 5pm - 5.15pm 5.30pm - 6m 6pm - 6.15Pm 4pm - 4.30pm Always put to bed awake but calm White noise, comforter and dummy (if applicable) This last feed of the day should be done in baby’s room with the lights off or a small light on.

This is a period of relaxed quiet time, with low lights to help them settle easily for the night. BEDTIME FOR THE NIGHT 6.30pm - 7pm 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM 9 COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL DREAMFEED OR ROLLOVER FEED 6-9 MONTHS Maximum awake time 2-2.5 hours Baby needs to go down in their cot no later than 3 hours from their last sleep. This is extremely important so they don’t get overtired. Note: Awake time starts from the moment your baby is out of the cot. 4-5 milk feeds 2 sleeps + afternoon catnap (this is optional between 8-9 months old) AWAKE FEEDS sleeps Guidelines 10.30pm - 11pm Very minimal stimulation.

ONLY change nappy if evidently soiled or saturated in urine. As little disturbance as possible. Note: Between 8-9 months I would consider ceasing the dream feed, however this is at your discretion. One overnight feed (on top of the dream feed) is acceptable, just make sure it is at least 4 hours from the last feed. We would aim to wean this additional night feed, however it is at your discretion. If you would like to wean overnight feeds completely (not including the dream feed) then aim to resettle overnight with your chosen settling technique or reduce the time spent at the bottle and breast by a few minutes every night.

When it comes time to wean the dream feed (between 8-9 months), we would suggest allowing a week for your baby to transition. Attempt to resettle at this time and overnight for 4-7 days. If your baby will not settle, you can re-introduce at your discretion. OVERNIGHT OVER - NIGHT 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM 10 COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 9 12 MONTHS Change nappy Milk feed/Breakfast (wait approx. half an hour before offering breakfast) Playtime, floor play, outing etc. Note: As soon as baby appears tired/grizzly, change nappy again (optional) and straight to bed (DO NOT stretch awake time for more than 4 hours maximum or baby will become overtired).

White noise, comforter and dummy (if applicable) Aim for 1.5-2 hours of sleep. Always put baby to sleep on their back, if they wake after one sleep cycle resettle until end of allocated sleep and ‘cot time’. If your baby only sleeps one sleep cycle and you have been resettling for up to 1 hour, get baby up and feed. Start their awake time from the moment they are out of the cot. Change nappy Lunch solids Milk feed (wait approx. 1 hour before offering) Playtime, floor time, outing etc. Note: As soon as baby appears tired/grizzly, change nappy again (optional) and straight to bed (DO NOT stretch awake time for more than 4 hours maximum or baby will become overtired).

AWAKE & UP BY 7.30AM MORNING SLEEP IN COT AWAKE & UP FEED & LUNCH Baby Guidelines FEED PLAY SLEEP 6.30am - 7.30am 9.30am - 10.30am 12pm - 12.30pm 1pm 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM 11 COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL Change nappy Afternoon snack Playtime, floor play, outing etc. Note: As soon as baby appears tired/grizzly, change nappy again (optional) and straight to bed (DO NOT stretch awake time for more than 4 hours maximum or baby will become overtired). AWAKE & UP White noise, comforter and dummy (if applicable) Aim for 1.5-2 hours of sleep.

Always put baby to sleep on their back, if they wake after one sleep cycle resettle until end of allocated sleep time. AFTERNOON SLEEP IN COT COMMENCE ‘WIND DOWN TIME ’ FOR THE NIGHT & DINNER TIME BATHTIME, PLAYTIME & STORYTIME MILK FEED 2.30pm - 3pm 4pm - 4.30pm 5pm 6.15pm 5.30pm - 6pm Always put to bed awake but calm White noise, comforter and dummy (if applicable) This last feed of the day should be done in baby’s room with the lights off or a small light on. This is a period of relaxed quiet time, with low light to help them settle easily for the night.

BEDTIME FOR THE NIGHT 6 30pm - 7pm 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM 12 COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 9-12 MONTHS Maximum awake time 2.5-3 hours Baby needs to go down in their cot no later than 4 hours from last sleep. This is extremely important so they don’t get overtired. Note: Awake time starts from the moment your baby is out of the cot. 3-4 milk feeds. 2 sleeps AWAKE FEEDS sleeps Guidelines By this age (9-12 months) we would look at ceasing night time feeds, including the dream feed. This is optional and at your own discretion, but if your baby is of an appropriate weight and your Health Nurse and/or GP have no concerns, this is advisable.

Often a few nights of resettling for all wake ups result in your baby sleeping through the night sooner rather than later. Also remember, each baby is different and some babies will automatically sleep though and demand little-to-no-feeds. Others take a little while longer which is completely normal. Note: Always keep stimulation very minimal and bedroom dark during night time resettling. OVERNIGHT OVER - NIGHT Future Guidelines This is a general guideline for when baby is older and what to expect in terms of awake times and sleeps. This is a guideline only, so always be guided by your baby and his tired signs and if he requires shorter awake times.

md) The best way to increase baby's awake time is gradually add 15 minutes. Try this for at least 5 days, and if baby is coping with this awake time, increase another 15 minutes until you reach the maximum awake time for their age. COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 14 0-10 mins A BABY’S NATURAL SLEEP CYCLE IS 45 MINS 10-20 mins 30-40 mins 40-50 mins 20-30 mins STARTING TO FALL ASLEEP GETTING DEEPER INTO SLEEP COMING OUT OF HEAVY SLEEP PARTIAL AROUSAL EASY TO WAKE UP HEAVY SLEEP BABY SLEEP CYCLES

3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 15 SLEEPY Q&A with Dr. Czarina Written by: Czarina Atupan-Calderon FRACP, General Paediatrics Czarina is a highly experienced pediatrician, practicing for almost 20years, she has a special interest in Children’s respiratory conditions, Children’s sleep disorders and also unsettled infants 1. WHAT IS THE EXPECTED SLEEP TIMES AND SLEEP DURATION OF MY BABY? Sleep is the most basic functional process that is of utmost importance in your baby’s neurodevelopment – development of brain, intelligence and consequently behaviour. It is especially important in the so-called formative years where rapid brain development happens.

Later in life, sleeps contributes to emotional, psychological as well as immunological function of a person. I like to call it “the time when your body reboots” The duration of sleep times depends on your child’s age. As a general guide: a baby 0 to 3 months has an average sleep of 14-17 hours (range 11-19 hours); a 4 to 11 months old has an average sleep of 12-15 hours (range 10-18 hours); a 1 to 2 year old has a average sleep time of 11-14 hours (range 9-16 hours) and lastly a 3 to 5 year old will average 10-13 hours of sleep (range 8-14 hours).

2. WHAT IS THE NORMAL VS NOT NORMAL SLEEP? Normal sleep has stages that happen in sequence when your child sleeps. They first go through NREM (light) sleep in the first 30 minutes to less than hour of sleep. Thereafter, they go into REM (Rapid Eye Movement or deep) sleep. After which, there is an awakening or arousal. These 3 stages constitute a sleep cycle. or a block of sleep. The duration of each sleep cycle again depends on your child’s age. A newborn has 40min blocks of sleep, whereas an older child or adult has 90-minute blocks of sleep, and the rest in between will have 50-60 minute sleep cycles.

3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 16 SLEEPY Q&A with Dr. Czarina It is not normal when these sleep blocks or cycles are interrupted, and your child quite easily wakes up only a short while after you have put him or her down. It is therefore important to have a list of things you need to check before settling your baby to sleep g. nappy change, proper clothing, etc). It is also important that you and your baby stick to a sleep-wake routine as much as possible throughout the day and night.

If the unsettledness persists for some time, and your baby is unsettled, there are great online resources you can access to incorporate into your routine. Seek medical help early, especially if your baby is less than 3 months of age, as there are some medical conditions that can cause unsettledness in an infant. This is where your Paediatrician can help. 3. WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN MY BABY IS COLICKY? Colic is a term used for infants less than 3 months who cry 3 hours or more a day for no obvious reason, for 3 or more days in a week but who are otherwise HEALTHY.

Colic is not harmful to the infant in the short or long-term, if not excessive. But this has to be differentiated from medical conditions that can cause unsettledness in an infant. Seek medical help if you are concerned. 4. WHAT OTHER ISSUES THAT AFFECT PAEDIATRIC SLEEP? Other than colic in infants, there are other conditions that can interrupt your baby’s sleep such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, cow’s milk protein allergy, other gut problems or viral illnesses. Before trying to institute changes such as shifting milk formulas, or restricting your diet if you’re a breastfeeding mother, seek your MCHN or paediatrician’s advice first.

In older infants and toddlers, sleep interruption can be caused by sleep-association behaviours. These are habits that a child has associated with his or her sleeping routine – such as feeding to sleep, requires a parent to rock or carry him or her, etc. When they get out of a sleep cycle and have an awakening, these babies are not able to go back to sleep themselves unless they have the bottle or rocked back to sleep. Hence, you have a child who wakes up every 60-90 minutes overnight. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 17 SLEEPY Q&A with Dr.

Czarina 5. WHEN SHOULD I BE CONCERNED? I have a 2-pronged answer for this: First, if you’re in doubt about your baby’s well-being, then please seek assistance early. If your child’s behaviour has acutely changed or he is unsettled out of the usual, or if he has symptoms of an infection such fever, cough, lethargy, then bring him to your GP or the nearest emergency hospital. The second reason for you to be concerned is as EQUALLY important as the first, but sadly in my experience, is set aside as the infant or child is prioritized.

You should be concerned about your MENTAL HEALTH & PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. Be mindful of how you are feeling. If you are exhausted, there is no shame or weakness in asking for help - from your partner, family, MCHN or from your Paediatrician. I always advise my mothers, the emotional bond between you and your baby is very strong, especially in the first 6 months. A healthy mother equals a healthy baby. If you are feeling physically exhausted and emotionally drained – seek help. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 18 INTRODUCTION Belinda Martin, Accredited Practising Dietitian BSc (Nutr&Food Science); Postgrad.

Dip. Diet Belinda Martin is in an accredited Practising Dietician who has been working in paediatrics for the past 14 years. She is passionate about providing sensible, evidence-based nutrition advice when it’s most needed. We have been lucky enough at Baby Sleep School to work closely with Belinda from Advanced Dieticians group. She has provided a wealth of information on infant and toddler nutrition, exclusively for us! She loves being a dietitian and helping clients and families with practical nutrition solutions. Her special interest and experience is in: - Neonatal nutrition - Infant and toddler nutrition - Children with special needs - Gastroenterology including coeliac disease, reflux and low FODMAP diet - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Adolescent nutrition - Nutrition in pregnancy and gestational diabetes - Malnutrition and growth faltering - Fussy eating BABY Nutrition The Advanced Diteicians group also offer face-to-face, telephone, and Skype appointments; find out more about them by visiting:

au For appointments, please phone (08) 9312 2166. Email: au 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 19 BABY Nutrition 0-6 MONTHS When a baby is a newborn, we encourage breastfeeding as much as possible. Try to persist with breastfeeding as much as humanly possible, as we know of all the lovely benefits of breastfeeding to you and bub. Here is a refresher – breast milk contains antibodies and other components that help to protect your baby from infection, gastroenteritis, ear infections, respiratory infections and Type 1 diabetes. It also helps mums get back to their usual weight).

And if it is not possible to breastfeed and you need or choose to bottle feed, then that is OK. A happy baby is a fed baby breast or bottle - end of story. The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding until around 6 months when solids are introduced and then to continue breastfeeding in addition to solids until the age of 2 (or until whatever age mum and bub are happy to continue to do so). Breastfeeding can be hard and when bub is first born, they need to feed VERY frequently and will often have a feeding frenzy (cluster feed) to get your supply going.

There is no pattern to it and this is completely normal and natural. This is ‘demand feeding’ and works best for bub. You do not need to get your bub into a feeding routine at a young age. Demand feeding is hard work for mums as it requires you literally to be on tap to your baby. All mums and all bubs are different, so your baby will take whatever they need from you whenever they need to. Demand feeding also helps with bubs self-regulation of their appetite. Watch and listen to your baby’s hunger and fullness cues.

Try as much as you can to go with the flow with breastfeeding, particularly in the early months. A feeding pattern for your baby will eventually present itself. If your baby is growing and has regular wet nappies and is pooing regularly, rest assured that they are getting enough. If you are bottle feeding your baby, remember there is NO formula superior to other formula on the market. They all must meet strict codes and standards set by the Australian government. The infant formula companies are also not able to openly advertise their product, which is why there are so many claims on the tin.

So just get whatever is in your budget and stick with it. You also do not need to change baby from step 1 to step 2 formula once bub hits 6 months of age. There is very little difference between the Step 1 and Step 2 infant formula, and as bub gets older, he/she will rely more on food rather than infant formula for nutrition anyway. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 20 BABY Nutrition Also remember that the amounts recommended on the formula tin for each bottle are based on babies whose weight is on the 50th percentile.

Bigger babies will ask for more and smaller babies need less. Watch and trust your baby for hunger and fullness cues and try as much as possible to demand feed. Let your baby control how much they do and don’t take. Watch for cues when baby has had enough – turning head away, pushing bottle away, milk spilling out of the mouth. Always hold your baby close when bottle feeding and give them some pauses whilst feeding. It is normal for babies to stop and start regularly throughout a feed. This lets bub control the flow and how much they take.

NEVER prop the bottle in the pram or cot etc. where you are not holding the bottle. There is a risk of your baby choking if you do this. Whichever way you feed your baby, breast or bottle, aim as much as possible to be present with them when you are feeding. From birth to 1 year old is the ‘attachment ‘phase of your relationship with your baby. It is key to their wellbeing and trust in you that you look them in their eyes as much as possible. This develops love between you and your baby.

A recent study highlighted an alarming change in milestone development due to parents being glued to their digital devices. Creating a secure attachment to your baby in their first year is crucial to emotional wellbeing. I can’t say it enough, please hold your baby close and really look at your baby while you are feeding them, whether they are breast or bottle fed. This will help him or her trust you and the world they live in and is the perfect opportunity to build on bub’s communication skills. So, while you might be reading this on your phone as you’re feeding right now – put your phone down and be present.

If you are having issues with your breast milk supply, there is no magic cure, you just need to feed more often. The Australian Breastfeeding Association states that the most effective way to establish and increase milk supply is for breast milk to be removed often and well. If you feel like you have a low supply, the first step should always be to seek help from a lactation consultant. If you notice your bub is not tolerating breastmilk or formula, is having wind pain, gastroesophageal reflux, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation or poor growth please seek medical help from your GP, dietitian, midwife, community health nurse or lactation consultant or a combination rather than changing your diet or bub’s diet in any way.

There is a lot of misinformation out there around intolerances, allergies and breastfeeding and diet in general, and you could be led up the garden path if you do not seek the right professional help. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 21 BABY Nutrition 6 - 12 MONTHS So what age is the right age to introduce solids to your beautiful baby? An Infant Feeding Summit was recently held, with all the key players looking at the evidence and making recommendations around solids. The consensus was to introduce solids around 6 months (when iron stores start dropping) but not before 4 months (as bub’s gut is not ready) and the key message was to do it when your baby is showing signs of readiness.

The signs of readiness are when your baby: - Can sit with support - Has good head and neck control - Has lost their tongue thrust reflex - Eagerly watches you eat and may even try to take food from your plate - Opens their mouth in readiness for food - May not seem satisfied on their milk feeds Your baby not sleeping through the night is not a reason to introduce solids early. Studies repeatedly show that starting solids doesn’t mean your baby is going to sleep through the night (sorry! If only it were that simple).

A side note on premature bubs: There is no evidence to introduce solids early in premature babies. Watch your baby for the signs of readiness and if your bub does not have good head and neck control in particular – do not start solids. If you are concerned and want more information, see a dietitian. Let’s get started – set the scene When you decide to start solids, pick a time of day that is calm and quiet for your baby and offer a small amount once per day (preferably after a breastfeed). Gradually increase the amount and times you offer solids over time to 3 times per day and be guided by your baby.

Closer to 12 months you will be adding in morning tea and afternoon tea as well. The first month or so of starting solids is about getting your bub used to the idea of solids, not necessarily to provide much nutrition. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 22 BABY Nutrition Your breastmilk/formula will still be providing majority of bubs nutrition until they are about 9-12 months at which point food mainly takes over. There is no evidence that either spoon feeding, or baby led weaning is better or worse for your baby.

Traditional spoon feeding involves starting with puree foods offered on a spoon for bub to take from for the first month or so and then gradually grading up the textures as bub gets older to mash consistency and including some finger foods around 8-9 months and then cut up foods (usually modified family meals) as bub nears 12 months. Baby led weaning is when baby is offered mainly all finger foods and has the family meals from the get-go, modified slightly for their development. My thoughts on baby led weaning? Well I think it’s great as it encourages bub to be included in family meals and encourages self-feeding, self-regulation of appetite and mess!

The down side is that you often have no idea what bub has eaten as most, at least initially ends up on the floor! Do I think baby led weaning is superior to traditional spoon feeding and grading up textures? No. Spoon feeding can also be ‘baby led’ if you let bub come to the spoon rather than dumping or scraping food in to their mouth. Or you could let bub hold the spoon, this helps build their fine motor skills. There’s no need to be puritanical about either spoon feeding or baby led weaning.

I recommend both. You do what you’re comfortable with. The key is to let bub be in control. This is still the attachment phase of development so continue to listen, watch and trust your babies feeding cues and try not to override them by trying to ‘get more food in’ or by hurrying the process. If you tune in to your babies cues, this will help maintain self- regulation of their appetite way into the future. Your role Role model eating behaviour and skills for your baby. Learning to eat is a complex skill. There are 32 steps to eating; how can your baby learn to eat if they don’t observe how it is done?

Sit with your baby at meal times – preferably opposite them, so they can see what to do. This is the time to build attachment and security around food and develop a healthy relationship with food from the get-go. Babies are smarter than you think and are observing you all the time. So, take time out to eat and sit and pay attention to your food and appetite as well. Enjoy your food and bub will too. If you want them to eat their vegetables – you will have to eat your vegetables! Watch for the cues for when bub has had enough

e. turning head away, clenching teeth, grizzling and wanting to get down from highchair. When they have had enough, stop feeding. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 23 BABY Nutrition NEVER FORCE FEED. It is also important to refrain from cleaning bub as they go. EMBRACE the MESS! Mess is good. Let bub explore food in every which way. Did I mention there are 32 steps to eating? One of the categories of these steps is interaction with food and includes touching the food in all different places on the body including rubbing it in their hair – which generally happens naturally with no intervention from others.

SO PLEASE let bub make a big mess and enjoy the process. Once they have finished eating and meal time is over you can remove bub from high chair and clean them up elsewhere. Seating Good supportive seating is extremely important in the business of eating. Have you ever gone to a pub or café and sat on a stool with no foot rest, felt uncomfortable and either moved so you can focus on the business of eating or drinking or stayed there but been distracted by it all night? See where I’m going? Invest in a highchair with a foot rest so your bub is grounded, has good posture and trunk support and where the tray is at the right height for your bub.

When bub is little, he or she may need some extra cushioning or rolled up towels for supports so they can feel secure in their highchair before they can focus on the business of eating. So what foods do you start with? The updated Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend starting with iron rich foods at around 6 months as this is when the iron stores your baby was born with start to drop. What foods does this mean then? Start with iron fortified rice cereal, pureed red meat/ chicken/pork, pureed lentils or legumes, or a trimmed lamb cutlet.

Then offer a variety of foods from all 5 food groups – vegetables, fruit, breads and cereals, meat and meat alternatives, and dairy. There really is no right or wrong. The key is for you and bub to enjoy the process. The more variety you offer regularly, the less likely your bub will become a fussy eater. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 24 BABY Nutrition FOOD GROUP PUREED STAGE MASHED STAGE FINGER FOOD STAGE Meats and meat alternatives - Pureed beef - Pureed lamb - Pureed chicken - Pureed fish - Well-cooked boiled egg, mashed - Pureed lentils - Pureed chickpeas - Minced beef - Finely chopped chicken - Flaked fish - such as tuna or salmon - Scrambled egg - Meat balls - Chicken strips Vegetables - Cooked and pureed vegetables such as potato, pumpkin, peas, broccoli, cauliflower - Well mashed avocado Mashed or diced cooked vegetables - Soft cooked sticks of vegetables such as potato, carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, pumpkin - Cherry tomatoes cut in half lengthways - Long strips capsicum - Large sticks of cucumber Fruit Pureed stewed fruit such as apple, pear, peaches - Mashed banana - Grated apple or pear - Chopped fruit - Large stick of rockmelon or water melon - Grapes cut in half lengthways - Strawberries - Banana in large chunks - Wedges of orange Grains Iron fortified rice cereal mixed with breast milk or formula - Weetbix - Porridge - Cous cous - Rice - Pasta - Quinoa - Toast or sandwiches - Pasta spirals - Tuna patties - Pikelets - Veggie muffins - Californian rolls - Rice cakes - Cruskits - Corn thins Dairy Yogurt custards - Yoghurt with fruit or cereal - Grated cheese - Grated cheese - Sticks of cheese Foods to offer at different stages of eating:

3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 25 BABY Nutrition Gagging and choking AVOID giving popcorn, hard lollies, hard fruits, hard vegetables in chunks, or whole nuts to children less than 3 years of age due to the choking risk. ALWAYS cut round/oval fruits and food such as grapes, cherry tomatoes, olives, blueberries length-ways to avoid choking. The oval shape of these foods is particularly difficult to remove if it becomes lodged in the windpipe. A note on gagging. Gagging is when bub opens mouth, gags, coughs, may go red in the face and their eyes may water.

This is normal and usually happens when baby is first starting solids, grading up on textures or starting finger foods. This is your baby’s way of learning to close their wind pipe (trachea) to ensure that food goes down their food pipe (oesophagus). If your child starts coughing – encourage coughing and role model coughing. Mimic a ‘cough, cough’ in front of them. This way they learn to cough when food is going down the wrong way, which is a great defence mechanism by the body to stop food or drink going down the wind pipe.

ALWAYS supervise your baby when they are eating. Choking is silent, and your baby will more than likely go pale or blue/dusky in colour. If you are not sitting with them, you will not know they are choking. Extra tips and precautions when introducing solids to your baby: - Cow’s milk should not be the main source of milk for bub until after 12 months age. This is because the level of iron is too low and the renal solute load (salts that your kidneys need to process) is too much for bubs little kidneys.

Continue to breastfeed or offer formula. Cows milk is fine to use in small amounts on cereal and in cooking before 12 months of age, and yoghurt, custard and cheese are great foods to include in your baby’s diet. - Babies are more susceptible to food poisoning so always use fresh food and cook thoroughly. - Honey is not good for babies under 12 months old. It may lead to botulism, which is a bacteria that can make your baby very sick. - Fruit juice, soft drinks and cordial are high in sugar and can cause tooth decay.

These drinks can also fill little tummies up and displace solid foods and should not be given to babies and young children. - Tea, coffee and hot chocolate contains caffeine and tannins that are not suitable for babies or young children. - Avoid all unpasteurised dairy products and other mammalian milk products g. unpasteurised goats or sheep’s milk) as they can contain harmful bacteria that makes babies and young children sick. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 26 BABY Nutrition Extra tips and cautions when introducing solids to your baby

): - Some ready-made foods need to be avoided due to having high levels of added sugar and salt. These include: ready-made sauces for pasta, curry, stir-fry, soy, wasabi, mustard, tomato or BBQ sauces, beef jerky, powdered or tinned soups and 2-minute noodles, gravy mixes and stock cubes or liquids. - Your baby can have boiled water that has been cooled down. From around 6 months, offer your baby a small amount and increase the amount as your baby grows. Keep giving your baby breast milk or baby formula as needed. Your baby may need to feed more frequently in warmer weather.

- Commercial Baby food in general is not as good as nutritious or texturally appropriate as home made foods, but OK to have as a backup. - Don’t let bub stay on puree food for too long. In fact, after 2 weeks on pureed foods grade up the textures to mash and minced food – you will be surprised how well bub can manage this. It’s also a good idea to continually encourage bub with age appropriate finger food and self-feeding. You do not need to wait for bub to have teeth before they start on more challenging foods that they have to chew.

The chewing action helps develop muscles and skills required for speech development. - Squeezy pouches are OK for convenience but encourage a sucking motion, like sucking on a breast or bottle, which is why a lot of babies find them soothing. This doesn’t teach bub to move food around their mouth or put their tongue in different places around the mouth, so please just use them as a convenience rather than a regular go to. If you do use them, put the food from the pouch on a spoon for your baby whenever you can.

- Babies do not need any specific packet food or baby yoghurts. They can eat normal yoghurt (at much cheaper price) and normal rice crackers. - From 6 months, babies can use spoons or sip from a cup. Encourage an open cup. If you can’t stand the mess – give them cups of water to play with outside or in the bath. This is a key developmental step regarding speech development and fine motor skills. Babies don’t need sippy cups -mothers do. There has been an explosion of ‘no spill’ sippy cups on the market.

These are surprisingly very hard for bub to get fluid from due to the no spill valve often in the cup. - You can introduce foods in any order and if your baby is not at risk of food allergy, you can give more than one new food at a time. However, if your baby is at risk of food allergy (if they have severe eczema or have a parent or sibling with allergies), or already has an allergy, you may want to introduce new foods one at a time. For these babies, leave 2-3 days between trying new foods when first starting solids so you can determine if bub has a reaction to a particular food.

This doesn’t mean that if you offer avocado on day 1, you then only offer the new food on day 3. Offer the avocado and the new food g. puree meat on day 3 and build on the variety from there. If your baby does have a reaction to a particular food, monitor reaction and don’t offer that food again until you seek medical advice. If your baby has trouble breathing, develops hives or becomes floppy – he/she could be having an anaphylactic reaction – and you MUST SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 27 BABY Nutrition Allergies The most common question on everyone’s lips-when and why should I introduce peanut to my baby?

There is some confusion about this with some Facebook groups recommending avoiding peanut during pregnancy and breastfeeding and delaying giving it to your baby! This is NOT CORRECT! There is now good evidence that introducing peanut to your baby EARLY, including whilst pregnant and breastfeeding, can PREVENT food allergy, especially in high risk infants. A large, high-quality UK study in over 600 infants found that introducing peanut to babies who are at a higher risk of developing food allergy can reduce the risk of developing peanut allergy by around 80 percent, compared with avoiding peanut.

The advice from expert allergy groups is to introduce all common allergens to infants before the age of 12 months, and to include in the diet REGULARLY (once or twice a week) once they have been introduced. This is important because regular exposure to the allergen helps with ongoing tolerance to the food. What are the main allergens? They are peanuts, egg, soy, cows’ milk, shellfish, sesame, fish, wheat, lupins. Introducing allergens in the first 12 months is especially important for preventing food allergies in high risk infants - these include infants with a parent or sibling with allergies, infants with eczema and infants who already have a food allergy.

For more information see - au If you’re really worried about introducing allergens, ASCIA has some guidelines but talking to your GP or dietitian first might help. Essentially, if you’re introducing allergens at home, rub a little of the food on the inside of your babies’ lip, wait 15 minutes and if there is no reaction give small amounts every 10 to 15 minutes until you get to 1-2 teaspoons. If your baby is ok, include that food in their diet a couple of times a week. See this guide from ASCIA for more information:

au/images/pcc/ASCIA_PCC_How_to_introduce_solid_ pdf 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 28 3-12 MONTHS Sleep Guidelines 1. THE SLEEP SCHOOL RULE Whilst implementing any form of sleep training, we advise to spend the first few weeks at home giving baby as many sleeps in their own bed & sleep environment as possible. This of course means you as the mumma have to stay sane so it is SO important to use the awake times wisely. ALWAYS get out and about as much as possible for your own sanity. Social interaction is super important for all involved, both developmentally and physically.

Once your baby is on the road to sleep success, you will be able to sleep them outside of their sleep environment g. Grandma’s house) with the right sleep associations. Please note that it can take up to 3 weeks. The more patient, consistent and persistent you are with teaching your baby and guiding them to sleep better, the quicker you will see results. Most importantly, remember to BREATHE!! Your baby is not a robot and some babies take longer than others. The most important rule at Sleep School is that we teach all mamas is the ‘every 2nd day rule’.

This guideline is the foundation of your baby’s new sleep routine. We understand that every day is different and you can’t always be expected to be at home every single day for all sleeps. So, in comes the ‘every 2nd day rule’. This simply means that if you have one day that you are out visiting friends or running errands and baby’s sleeps are not to routine, and basically he is completely out of whack, DO NOT STRESS! We always have these days every now and again and tomorrow is a new opportunity to get back on track!

2. TIRED SIGNS This is so important! Take the time to learn, and then always watch for tired signs, and try not to let your baby get overtired. Focus on the awake times suggested above for your newborn baby’s age. As babies get older, their awake time increases. If baby is whining, rubbing eyes, yawing, fussing, rubbing ears, crying, blankly staring (classic tired signs), always attempt a sleep even if it is not the allocated time (it is important that you remain flexible when required). Look for baby’s tired cues and be guided by your baby.

Once your baby is starting to sleep during the day/night and is well rested, the routine and sleep times will be very similar to the feed, play, sleep routine. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 29 3-12 MONTHS Sleep Guidelines 3. DREAM FEED A ‘dream feed’ is a method of ‘topping up’ baby to reduce night wakings and disturbances caused by hunger. It has so many positive benefits and we are big advocates of the dream feed at Sleep School. The dream feed is usually ceased between 8-9mths or when baby is on 3 fully established solid meals throughout the day.

Keeping a regular feeding, napping, and activity schedule helps set your newborn baby’s internal clock. Any changes to his normal sleeping pattern disturb his internal biological body clock from working properly. Having a set routine with the same bed time and wake time every day will help establish a routine sooner rather than later. MUM-TO-MUM TIP: Simplify your life as much as you can during these challenging months of your baby’s life. Relax your housekeeping standards. Graciously accept any help that anyone offers to you. Your first priority right now is to take care of your new baby and both get some well deserved sleep.

Have realistic expectations. Not all babies automatically sleep through the night. There are no magic answers and no shortcuts to sleep maturity. If you focus on your wish for a full night’s sleep, you are putting undue pressure on yourself and your baby. Just be patient, it will happen over time. 4. DEVELOP A BEDTIME ROUTINE A bedtime routine becomes your baby’s signal that bedtime is here. A routine during the hour leading up to bedtime is crucial in preparing your baby for sleep. Include any of the following that you enjoy; help soothe and relax your baby: - Warm bath - Massaging - Reading books - Singing songs - White noise - Rocking - Breastfeeding - Bottle feeding

3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 30 3-12 MONTHS Sleep Guidelines 5. SETTLING GUIDELINES Babies thrive best when their day is structured to meet their needs. Our ‘feed, play, sleep’ routine is the core structure of this. If there are negative sleep associations that have been formed, we want you to eliminate these and start teaching your baby to fall asleep on their own and resettle themselves back to sleep if they momentarily wake, which can be achieved with your help. There are numerous techniques that can be used to settle your baby to sleep.

Through our own personal experience and further study, we have derived some guidelines to assist you in settling and resettling your baby. These have been tried and tested on thousands of babies with positive results. Always work within your comfort zone and take a break if it’s becoming too much, this is SO important as a baby will sense when their mum or dad are stressed and/or anxious, so if you are, it is best to take a step back, relax and try again when you feel comfortable and ready. In terms of settling/resettling your baby, follow the below basic ‘wait’ and ‘respond’ method.

Listen to your baby’s cry and then determine how and when to respond. Is it an emotional cry? Or is it a whingey/protest cry? Either way, when you respond to them, the settling should always occur in their cot/bassinet. SETTLING FOR DIFFERENT CRIES Emotional cry: Resettle every 1-2 MINUTES (if distressed or constantly crying). An example of a constant emotional cry is... “WHAH, WHAH, WHAH”, with no break in between. Do not leave your baby to emotionally cry more than 2 minutes (or less if you wish). Whinge/grizzle/protest: Resettle EVERY 10-20 MINUTES (if grizzling and crying on and off).

Use your intuition. This cry has pauses and variation to it. It starts and stops and is your baby’s way of trying to settle themselves! Believe it or not, many babies will grizzle and babble themselves to sleep. This is how they communicate and often self-settle. It won’t take long for you to work out which is what and once you do you’ll find this is a game changer. If you think your baby is on the verge of sleeping, then obviously leave him longer. As discussed, this grizzle cry is your baby learning to fall asleep on their own.

Note: Only spend 10 minutes (maximum) in baby’s room to settle. If resettling has been going on for some time and you and your baby are distressed and not improving, pick him up for a 3-5-minute cuddle until he calms down again then repeat the process. This is only if you have exhausted all of your settling techniques. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 31 3-12 MONTHS Sleep Guidelines TO SETTLE Go into his room quietly and keep the room dark. Always repeat the same words, such as ”It’s time for sleep bubba”.

Then replace dummy and/or comforter, move baby back into sleeping position and re- tuck sheet (if applicable). One key settling technique is patting and reassurance (“Sshhh, sshhh, sshhh”). We want to try and eliminate any eye contact during this settling time. The best way to do this is gently turn your baby onto their side (facing away from you) hold them still with one hand holding their arm/shoulder, then the other hand patting either their back or their bottom rhythmically like a tick-tock. At the same time make a loud, “Sshhh, sshhh, sshhh” sound for reassurance.

These two together, patting + shooshing = pure gold! Note: The above ‘patting and shooshing’ technique is not always successful after the age of 6 months. If you are finding your baby is not responding to this try a different settling technique. If your baby is getting extremely upset, you can vary your settling techniques by pausing for a moment. Check that your baby does not have a dirty nappy or wind by sitting them up in their cot, burp them or gently massage their tummy. Sometimes a quick burp is all they need then you can start again.

If your baby is not responding, pick baby up and calm as discussed earlier, then place down again in cot once settled. Once they are settled, but not asleep, leave the room. Aim for a calm, relaxed baby before you leave the room. He can be drowsy but not asleep. ALWAYS make sure you gently roll him onto him back in accordance to SIDS and safe sleeping. We only lay him on him side to use the settling technique to calm him. NEVER leave the room when baby is on his side, he must always be ON HIS BACK to sleep.

This is so important. Repeat the process until he learns to settle himself to sleep. I know this seems like forever, BUT he will understand very soon and be sleeping like a rockstar! Persistence and patience are key to remember. ALTERNATIVE SETTLING TECHNIQUES 1. Repositioning baby on his back, gently pat on thigh and chest, or pat the mattress. 2. Continue with the “Sshhh, sshhh, sshhh” sound. 3. Always use white noise. 4. Pick up, put down method (PU/PD). This method can take longer but works well for a baby that is struggling to settle.

Simply pick baby up, calm him then place back in cot and walk out. Repeat until settled and asleep. This works well with 3-6 month age group if you’re incremental settling. Entering every 10-20 minutes ineffective. 5. Simply stay with your baby and hold their hand whilst in their cot until asleep. 6. Spaced soothing - settle baby in cot then leave and re-enter to settle in increments of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 minutes. If after 12 minutes baby is not settled/asleep, repeat from the start until asleep. Generally speaking, this method is really effective on babies 9 months plus.

Most babies fall asleep after the first attempt at spaced soothing. 7. ALWAYS remember to check your baby does not have wind by sitting them up in their cot, burp them or gently massage their tummy. Sometimes a quick burp is all they need! 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 32 3-12 MONTHS Sleep Guidelines HOW LONG CAN YOU RESETTLE YOUR BABY? - Spend maximum 10 minutes in the room resettling your baby. - You can resettle your baby for up to 1 hour in total (in and out of the room) if your baby did not have any sleep for their required sleep time.

- Always resettle your baby in their cot. - If your baby only has one sleep cycle (approx. 45 minutes) of sleep, you will need to resettle them until they learn to link their sleep cycles. You could be settling for another hour. - Sometimes, if all settling strategies are failing you can take your baby for a walk in the pram until it is feed time. - Always work within your comfort zone and trust yours and your baby’s instinct with how much they can tolerate. IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER: 1. CONSISTENCY, PERSISTENCE and PATIENCE are the key.

2. Always remain calm and confident. 3. Refrain from making eye contact when settling. 4. YOU can do this! Always work within your comfort zone. It is never going to be a super quick fix. Over time and with each settle your baby should continue to improve. 5. If you are both overwhelmed and unable to settle baby to sleep, you need to pause and take a break. If baby is overtired, you may need to assist baby with a cuddle, feed or rock. SETTLE VS RESETTLE Settling a baby to sleep using the below techniques can take up to 10-20 minutes until they fall asleep for the first time - this is settling.

Resettling is settling your baby after they have had some sleep (usually 1 sleep cycle) and are finding it difficult to link their sleep cycles and continue sleeping. This is the hard one! During the early days this can take another hour as bubs is learning to link their sleep cycles and stay asleep. SETTLING VIDEOS Download via this link - Settling Videos. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM 33 COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL YES Excellent... leave your baby. They will more than likely put themselves to sleep. Well done. This will soon be the new norm for you all.

WHINGE - ENTER THE ROOM IN TIMED INCREMENTS Leave your baby for 5-20 minutes at a time before entering to settle. See how your baby responds when you enter the room. Have they increased their whinging or calmed down? Follow STEP A or STEP B Please note: once your baby is calm and reassured you may leave the room and repeat this settling process. It can take up to 45- 60 minutes (tiring we know, but persistence absolutely pays off). STEP A - INCREASED WHINGING If they worsen/increase whinging and are not responding to your settling technique, it may best for you to leave the room and re-enter in a few minutes.

Always, say your sleep phrase, offer dummy and/or comforter before leaving the room. STEP B - CALMED DOWN Perfect! Stay with your baby a few moments whilst offering your support with your chosen settling technique, g. shooshing, patting, bum pat, side pat, double pat, hand hold etc. and leave the room. CRY Wait 2-5 minutes before entering the room to settle your baby. This timing is at your discretion. Has your baby calmed with your presence and settling technique? YES Fantastic! Offer your support/ settling and leave when calm. Repeat process for 45-60 minutes until asleep.

NO Pick baby up and cuddle/feed/ pacify. Re-commence sleep process once calm and settled. NO Listen to your baby... is it a cry or a whinge? IS YOUR BABY CALM & SETTLED IN THEIR COT? IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Every time you enter baby’s room to settle, keep it dark, quiet and minimal stimulation! Always say your sleep phrase, “Time for sleepies”, then hand dummy and/or comforter to your baby. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 34 3-12 MONTHS Sleep Guidelines 6. SLEEP ASSOCIATIONS A sleep association is something that your baby associates with falling asleep.

This can be anything like, their cot, bedroom, darkness, comforter, breastfeeding/bottle feeding, rocking, swinging, white noise, fingers/thumbs, patting and dummies. The list goes on! Together we can identify the difference between ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ sleep associations and what is right for baby to fall asleep and stay asleep on their own. The aim is to always put your baby in their cot drowsy but awake. This will help your baby develop sleep associations that don’t rely on you for comfort and settling during day sleeps or in the middle of the night. TEACHING YOUR BABY TO SELF-SOOTHE Self-soothing is when your baby can calm down, relax and go to sleep independently in his bed.

Babies who can self-soothe sleep for longer periods and have longer total sleep times at night. The best thing you can do to teach your baby to self-soothe is to put him into bed drowsy but awake. This gives him the chance to associate their sleep environment and any positive sleep associations to learn how to self-soothe. If you routinely feed, cuddle, walk or rock your baby to sleep, you’re doing the soothing for your baby. This means he will not learn to self-soothe. POSITIVE SLEEP ASSOCIATIONS - Comforter. - Dummies - if your baby can and will put it back in themselves.

- White noise. - Fingers/thumbs. - Sleeping bag. NEGATIVE SLEEP ASSOCIATIONS - Sucking to sleep or drowsy (breastfeeding or bottle feeding). - Dummies - if your baby can’t and wont put it back in themselves. - Comforters that do not stay put (they need to be close for baby to touch). 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 35 3-12 MONTHS Sleep Guidelines 7. COMFORTER: FROM 3 MONTHS (not recommended for newborns) Introduce a soft comforter to baby that is safe... ALWAYS ensure your baby cannot cover their face with it.

We only recommend a comforter ONCE your baby is at an age where they are able to physically remove it from their face themselves should they need to. We want to create a positive sleep association and eventually a settling tool to sleep on his own with the aid of the comforter alone (effectively replacing you -). MUM-TO-MUM TIP: Sleep with the comforter down your top overnight. This will then be placed in the baby’s cot at all sleep times. This is a very important tool as your smell needs to be close to baby when teaching to self-settle and implement the routine.

You can always squirt with your breastmilk too! Other comforter ideas: Muslin wrap (small square 37cm x 37cm), Aden & Anais Muslin Musy Mate, Kippins or Gro Company. 8. SLEEPING BAG From 4 months of age we recommend to transition your baby from swaddling to a correct, age appropriate sleeping bag. As the weather can be unpredictable, it’s a good idea to have a summer and winter sleeping bag handy for those warmer and cooler nights! This will always remain in the cot and bubs will always sleep with a sleeping bag. It becomes a positive sleep association and we also want to make sure baby is kept warm and feels secure overnight.

You can go to Baby Bunting to see their full range of sleeping bags which are SIDS approved. We recommend Gro Bags from their website or from Baby Bunting. 9. ROOM TEMPERATURE Set baby’s room temperature between 19-22 degrees. A ‘Groegg’ from the Gro Company is a perfect bedroom addition to assist you with the correct temperature. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 36 3-12 MONTHS Sleep Guidelines 10. WHITE NOISE Babies LOVE white noise. All babies, ALL, should have medium white noise when they sleep all the time.

White noise is hands down the most effective, easiest to implement, inexpensive sleep aid for babies. White noise reduces stress in babies and helps them to resettle and most of all stay in a deep restorative SLEEP. We will aim to have white noise in bubs room for every sleep. Where to get this ‘white noise’ magic? iPhone/ iPad- download: the ‘sleepy sounds’ app, the ‘sleep sounds’ CD (CD player available from Baby Bunting) or an old radio. 11. WIND DOWN ROUTINE AND BEDTIME RITUAL Babies and children are creatures of habit and thrive on routine and consistency, just like us Adults!

This makes them feel confident and secure about what is happening next during the day and at night. The night time routine is particularly important. This is their ‘wind down time’. Over the next few nights, start the ‘wind down time’ at around 5pm. Turn off the television, avoid bright lights, loud music and electronics. Babies are so sensitive and become overstimulated very easily. They need to calm down and relax before any bedtime, particularly as night falls before moving on to their, bath, baby massage, milk feed (in room) and story/book cuddle. Night: Implement a dreamfeed or ‘rollover feed’ between 10:30-11pm with your new routine (only applicable from 3-9 months in this program).

Day: Follow ‘feed, play, sleep’ routine. Always put baby to sleep drowsy, but awake and on their back (in accordance with SIDS safe sleeping guidelines). Focus on those tired signs! This is integral to linking bub’s sleep cycles. Always try and resettle him if he has only had one sleep cycle (40-45 minutes) by shooshing, patting, re-wrapping, quick cuddle etc. Note: Avoid light stimulation during night time and only change nappy during night if evidently soiled and/or causing discomfort from saturation of urine. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 37 12.

BRIDGING NAP What is this crazy ‘bridging nap’ we speak of? Well, it will actually be your life saver if you have a tired baby, who is unable to make it to their next scheduled nap or bedtime! A bridging nap is simply a 20/30 minute nap to just ‘get you through’ to the next nap. It is a temporary solution to help you through the day when things don’t quite go to plan (Oh, hello #mumlife). IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO GIVE A BRIDGING NAP WHEN: - Bub has woken super early and can’t make it to their allocated first nap of the day.

- Bub had a short last nap of the day and it is too long between then and bedtime. - Bub is fighting their second nap (which often occurs after the age of 12 months). Firstly take this is a temporary thing, they should go back to having two good naps BUT in the interim, give them a small morning bridging nap that is capped at no later than 30 minutes and a long afternoon nap. - Bub has had an off day with all naps and you are both desperate for some respite... Lock that bridging nap in anytime you can get it!

You can take bubs for a walk in the pram or in the car. Tomorrow is a new day. So don’t stress about disrupting any sleep routines or good work you have put in for the past few weeks/months. - Bub is in a developmental leap and sleeps have gone out the window (very normal). Aim for short bridging nap or shorter naps throughout the day to get you through. Back-up routine: We all need a back-up plan. Let’s face it, being a Mum with a baby (or 2, or 3) can be demanding and exhausting.

It’s also unrealistic to think you can stay at home all day, everyday, trying to settle your baby into a perfect sleep routine. We have designed our routines to be flexible, however, sometimes we need even more flexibility. Enter back-up temporary schedule: 5-7 MONTH NAP SCHEDULE SHORT NAP/ LONG NAP/ SHORT NAP AIM FOR: Morning: 45mins/1hour Lunch: 2 hours (aim to put down 12:30/1pm when there is a dip) Afternoon: 45mins/1hour 8-12 MONTH NAP SCHEDULE SHORT NAP/ LONG NAP AIM FOR: Morning: 30mins (aim to put down 12:30/1pm) Lunch: 2 hours Note: When your baby is transitioning to 1 day sleep but still isn’t quite there yet, try a bridging nap in the morning and longer lunch nap.

3-12 MONTHS Sleep Guidelines 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 38 3-12 MONTHS Sleep Guidelines 13. EARLY RISING Let’s be honest... Our babies are not robots! I repeat, they are not robots. There will be many times throughout your babies life where their sleep will be thrown out: teething, developmental leaps (developmental stages full stop), illness, social activities, holidays, change in environment ect ect. This is normal and to be expected. Often, with any of the above, we can expect sleep to be disrupted, often leading to early rising, which is fine, as long as it isn’t a regular thing.

If, however, your bub has been rising (before 6am) earlier then normal for a week or longer you need to look at the below and try to correct as soon as possible in order for their normal sleep patterns to return! 1. ENVIRONMENT Check the surrounding environment. Could it be something external that is repeatedly waking your child at such an early hour? Consider the below: - Birds - these little buggers that start their day WAY too early often wake our bubbas with their morning chirp right outside the window. - Neighbours’ car starting - we all have that one annoying car in our street that turns on and zooms off at an ungodly hour...

There should be a rule – no cars to start before 7:00am!! - Alarm Clock - is your partner’s alarm clock waking bub up at the same time every morning? The cheeky alarm clock is so under rated and never considered... Let me tell you, you would be surprised how in sync your baby could be with your partner’s alarm and body clock! If any of these sound familiar or could be a possibility, turn up your white noise - it can make all the difference. 2. OVERTIRED This is most common reasons our bubba’s tend to wake before the sun comes up!

A surge in cortisol (the stress hormone) totally throws out our babies’ sleeping patterns when they are overtired. It is simple... the more overtired your bub is, the more cortisol in their system. If day naps are off, try a sneaky bridging nap (20-30 minutes) if you know they can’t make it to their bedtime. If that fails, an early bedtime is key, sometimes as early as 5:45pm to combat the overtired state bubba is in. 3. UNDERTIRED Every book says this can be a thing, but we have to be honest, we don’t really agree...

You know that phrase ‘sleep promotes sleep’??? Well it truly does. The only way we can see this being a problem is if your bub is sleeping FAR more then their body needs for their age, including a super early bedtime that wasn’t required. Could be something for you to consider though. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 39 3-12 MONTHS Sleep Guidelines 4. HUNGRY This is a classic! Think about this logically for a second... Early rising typically occurs around the 5-6am window, approximately 12 hours after they have had their last solid meal and/or milk for the day, of course they could be hungry.

So - how do we fix that? A little tanking up during the day is SO beneficial, particularly during a growth spurt. Once solid foods have been established (we are talking 3 plus meals a day), it is time to consider if bub is getting enough protein and carbohydrates in their diet. Lots of nutritious food and appropriate milk feeds during the day can tank them up enough to sleep right through to 7am. 5. COLD Brrrrrr… Another sneaky reason our bubs wake early. Mornings can be icy, especially during Winter. Ensure bub is dressed in appropriate sleep attire and appropriate tog sleeping bag/swaddle suitable for your room temp.

A safe room temp should be between 19-22 degrees. 6. MORNING NAP OUT OF WHACK Is your bub going down too early for their first nap of the day? Possibly they are, yes they are if waking so early. This can be a vicious cycle of trying to stretch their morning nap out so a small bridging nap may help get your bubba back on track for their sleep schedule! The earlier bub has their nap, the earlier they will continue to wake... Why? Because they think of this early nap as a continuation from their night sleep!

Our body clocks can be so tricky sometimes! 7. THIS COULD JUST BE YOUR BABY FACT! Despite every trick in the book, some babies are naturally early risers… Annoying, but true! We aren’t talking 4:30/5am, that is crazy, BUT yes, many start their day around 5:30am and are actually content with that! 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 40 3-12 MONTHS Sleep Guidelines 14. BABY ’S ROOM Make your baby’s room a safe haven for them. We want them to feel comfortable and secure in their own sleeping space/environment.

A dark room increases the natural release of melatonin, the sleep hormone, which is essential for a deep sleep as well as promoting ‘dark’ as bed time. Around 6 weeks of age babies start to produce their own melatonin, which can make sleep cycles very pronounced, so we want to ensure there are no chinks of light shining through which may disrupt your baby’s ability to settle and resettle. Aim for 8/10 (if 10 was pitch black). A dark room also decreases any stimulation that may interfere with sleeping g. shadows on wall, light peeping through, staring at toys/books and getting distracted etc).

OPTIMISE BABY’’S SLEEP ENVIRONMENT - Remove all cot mobiles, wall decals, lights, toys and anything that can potentially stimulate baby. - Make sure the room temperature is warm enough. - Dark room at all sleep times. - Make sure your baby has a very dark room at all sleep times. All windows are to be completely covered with no light coming in - you can do this by: 1. Block out blinds: very effective if you are trying to change your child’s sleeping habits. We have our own range of portable block out blinds called ‘sleepy blinds’ and mums are raving about them!

2. Cardboard and aluminium foil also work a treat! This will create complete darkness. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 41 3-12 MONTHS Sleep Guidelines 15. SIDS - SAFE BEDDING The ideal way babies to sleep safely: - A safe cot - A safe mattress - Safe bedding - A safe sleeping place (for both night and day sleep) - Always sleep baby on their back - this is so, so important - Remove pillows, doona’s, loose bedding or fabric, lambswool, bumpers and soft toys from the cot. Please visit the following SIDS links in our support section and read thoroughly prior to commencing this program.

16. FLAT SHEET You will require a single bed flat sheet for baby’s cot. This will be used to tuck them in really tight and create security when settling your baby and teaching them to resettle. Please have this ready when starting to implement the routine. 17. SUNSHINE Always try and get baby out in the sunshine for a small amount of time during the day. This will help with the absorption of Vitamin D and their serotonin production (the brain’s hormone) to allow baby to relax and sleep much better! Please always ensure you are sun safe.

3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 42 3-12 MONTHS Sleep Guidelines REMEMBER: 1. Always refer to SIDS safe sleeping guidelines. 2. Follow your baby’s awake windows according to their age or baby will become overtired easily. 3. Always look for tired signs before the clock. 4. Illness: Please ensure you check with your health professional/GP/pediatrician should you have any concerns regarding your baby’s health. 5. Withdrawal of the routine at any given stage, should you have any concerns, is vital. 6. 21 days is how long it typically takes to break a habit.

This is particularly correct when referring to changing sleeping patterns/habits. Please note that it is common for your baby to take two steps forward and one step back - persistence, consistency and patience are key. There is no quick fix to improving your baby’s sleep; it takes time, practice and patience! 7. Confidence: Be confident in your approach to improving your baby’s sleep. Remember baby’s always pick up when you are anxious AND stressed as this may impact on your child’s sleeping patterns. 8. Relax: This is for you, mama! Have a cup of tea/coffee and regroup when some days don’t go as swimmingly as others.

Our babies are not robots, so any changes take time. Remember this is just a guideline for bubs. You may tweak it to suit you both as stated. 9. Seek help: I cannot reiterate this enough. If you are not coping and/or feeling like yourself, please speak to your GP as soon as possible - we are not doctors for you or your baby. It is important you both get regular health checks. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 43 SUPPORT LIFESAVING PHONE APPS 1. Sleepy sounds: White noise app (ensure airplane mode is active if using this).

2. Noizio: White noise app (ensure airplane mode is active if using this). 3. The Wonder Weeks: Overview of baby’s growth periods, which can make them very fussy and affect their temperament for a short period. 4. Save the date: Immunisation app. Never miss an appointment again! 5. Withings Thermo: Keep track of your baby’s temp as well as any medications they have recently been given. OTHER PHONE SUPPORT Maternal & Child Health Information Line: 132 229 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24 Hours/7 days a week) Parentline: 1300 30 1300 Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800 Mum 2 Mum (1800 686 268) Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA): 1300 726 306 INTERNET SUPPORT Always refer to SIDS website prior to commencing any form of sleep training to ensure your baby is sleeping safely.

1. Birth to one year old 2. One to five year old 3. Safe sleeping 4. Safe sleeping environment 5. Safe lifestyle 6. Safe practices 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 44 FAQ S BABY SLEEP SCHOOL Website: co Email: co Can I contact you for further assistance? Yes, via our email or website above. Please note, depending on the nature of your enquiry, there may be additional costs but we will discuss this with you before taking anything further. What if my baby regresses? This is completely normal.

In fact, many babies will regress and take a lot of steps backwards a few days after implementing any form of sleep training. Once again, patience, consistency and persistence is key. When do I transition my baby from a swaddle to sleeping bag? We recommend doing this cold turkey by 3 months of age, however, it is completely okay to continue to swaddle until your baby is actively rolling. What if my baby is sick? We highly recommend seeing your GP for medical approval before commencing our programs. If your baby or toddler has or presents symptoms of a medical condition, it is the responsibility of the parent/primary carer to seek professional medical advice to see if sleep training is suitable for your baby/child.

This guide is not intended as individual medical advice, it is general information that may help to improve your baby’s sleep. How long does sleep training take? For best results it is recommended to follow a 21 day sleep program. No matter what settling technique I am using my baby won’t go to sleep! Your baby is either over tired or under tired. Take a look at their awake windows; are you missing their tired signs? Are you stretching them out too long? Are you putting them to bed too soon? It is a good idea to keep a journal for a few days if your baby is unsettled and off-track.

This way you will be able to gauge if your baby is having too much or not enough awake time. 3-12 MONTHS SLEEP PROGRAM COPYRIGHT © 2018 - 2019 BABY SLEEP SCHOOL 45 FAQ S Is this program guaranteed to work? There is no way to guarantee that our programs or consultations will be effective. Each individual baby or toddler is different and there are many external that have an effect on the results from our programs. We have, however, received thousands of messages from families who have found their sleep situation turned around through following our advice.

What can I expect for the first few days after starting your program? The first few days you may find challenging as this is new for both of you, but like anything, the more you practice, the better you become at it. This applies to teaching your baby to sleep. Realistically teaching and guiding your baby to self- settle, consolidate sleep cycles and sleep independently doesn’t come after 1 hour of implementing any sleep program. The more time and effort you put into teaching your baby to sleep, the quicker they will learn to do so.

This is where you as the parent/care giver will have to be patient, consistent and persistent. But I hate hearing my baby cry! When a baby cries, it is their way of trying to communicate and express their feelings – they don’t have any other way to do this yet When sleep training a baby, you may experience a peak (more than usual) in crying periods; this is normal and should be expected. Always work within your comfort zone and if your baby is crying and you’re feeling uncomfortable, please comfort and reassuring your baby by picking them up and giving them a cuddle.

We do not use or recommend the ‘cry it out’ (CIO) approach, which is based upon allowing a baby to cry for extended periods of time without providing hands on reassurance. Sleep School encourages parents to listen to the type of cry their baby is making and then wait and respond accordingly. Our proven methods work when you wait, assist and support your baby through our settling techniques. Unfortunately, there is always going to be crying, as this is your baby’s way of learning how to self-settle. We have had a busy few days so now our baby is unsettled and out of routine, what do you recommend?

You are human and we all have these days! Remember we all need to keep our sanity Spend the next few days at home focusing on your baby having good day sleeps again and getting back on track with their routine. You will need to lead the way as the parent... then your baby will follow! What is the refund policy? Due to the nature of this service, we do not offer refunds. REFERENCES Sleep Guidelines 1. Allhoff, Fritz; Warner, Judith (2011). "On "Crying It Out" and "Co-Sleeping"". Motherhood - Philosophy for Everyone: The Birth of Wisdom.

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