Sleep Workshop Newborn - 5 Months

Duration: 1.5 hours

We think this course should probably be called coping without sleep! Of course, your body is starting to prepare you so that you’re ready for some disturbed nights towards the end of pregnancy. But babies don’t know the difference between day and night to begin with.

As new parents, we know that you’ll understand that your newborn is entirely dependent on you for her well-being. It is essential to provide them with a safe and comfortable environment to grow and thrive. We want to help you to understand your newborn's basic needs because it’s so crucial to their overall development. Newborns also need to be held and comforted, as they are still adjusting to their new environment. We carry mammals after all, and that’s how we give our infants comfort.

We’ll also talk at length about why sleep is crucial for a newborn's development, - they need around 14-17 hours of sleep per day. We’ll also cover sleep routine and sleeping arrangements and the importance of safe sleep.  We’ll touch on the pros and cons of swaddling your newborn which can also help her feel secure and calm.

It’s super important to understand the relationship between feeding and sleep, particularly in the early days and also that your baby’s circadian rhythm is not yet established. 

Our sleep class goes into the science behind how you can help your baby to sleep. We talk about different sleep cycles and why your baby may wake up during a sleep and how to settle her back to sleep. It covers the difference between naps and sleep. We’ll also talk about how you manage the different leaps while your baby is developing. It’s a bit like a software update on your phone - your baby may need extra battery while she reboots(!) 

The class also includes lots of tips and tricks to help settle your baby from app recommendations to the light that can make all the difference to evening nappy changes.