Sleeping Beauties Sleep School

🚩 Things I’d never do as a sleep consultant…

After working with hundreds of families, I’ve learnt one thing:

Sleep isn’t about luck, it’s about understanding what’s actually driving your child’s sleep challenges.

These are a few things I avoid because, more often than not, they make sleep harder, not easier.

✨ Better sleep doesn’t come from exhausting your child.
✨ It doesn’t come from chasing every wake-up.
✨ And it definitely doesn’t come from comparing your journey to someone else’s.

Every child is different, but good sleep is absolutely achievable with the right approach.

💾 Save this post for the next time someone tells you to “just keep them awake longer.” 😅

“Why is my baby doing this?”

It’s one of the questions I hear most from parents.

The truth is, your child’s sleep is constantly giving you clues.

✨ Early morning wakes.
✨ Short naps.
✨ False starts.
✨ Frequent night wakes.
✨ Bedtime battles.

These aren’t random behaviours, they’re often signs that something in your child’s sleep routine, schedule or sleep habits needs adjusting.

The good news? Once you know what those clues are telling you, it becomes much easier to make changes that lead to longer naps, fewer overnight wakes and more settled sleep for the whole family.

Remember, every child is different, so these are general guidelines rather than hard rules. Looking at the full picture, your child’s age, schedule, temperament and sleep history, is always the key to understanding what’s really going on.

👇 Which sleep challenge are you dealing with right now? Let me know in the comments.

💾 Save this post so you can come back to it whenever sleep feels a little off.

❄️ Winter can bring a whole new set of sleep challenges, and one of the biggest culprits is often hiding in plain sight… temperature.

If your baby or toddler has suddenly started waking overnight or rising earlier than usual, take a look at their sleep environment before changing routines or schedules.

Remember:
🌡️ The coldest part of the night is usually around 4am
🛏️ TOG ratings matter
👕 Layers are just as important as the sleeping bag
🧸 Toddlers often kick blankets off without realising

A few small adjustments can make a huge difference to sleep quality for the entire family.

Save this post for those extra chilly nights and share it with a parent who needs it! ❄️💙

The 12 month sleep regression can feel like it comes out of nowhere 😵‍💫

One minute your little one is sleeping well… the next they’re fighting naps, waking overnight, becoming extra clingy and suddenly needing you for everything.

This regression is largely driven by HUGE developmental changes, particularly separation anxiety and object permanence, which can make sleep feel much harder for your little one during this stage.

The biggest mistake we often see?
➡️ Dropping the morning nap too early.

Even if it’s being refused temporarily, most 12 month olds still need 2 naps and keeping that short morning nap in place can make a huge difference to preventing overtiredness and protecting overnight sleep.

A few key reminders during this stage:
✨ Keep routines consistent
✨ Cap the morning nap to 30 mins
✨ Total day sleep max 2.5 hours
✨ Aim for a 4 hour awake window before bed
✨ Focus on solids as the main source of nutrition
✨ Overnight feeds are no longer biologically required at this age

Most importantly, this phase is temporary 🫶

If you’re struggling with the 12 month regression and feeling exhausted, I am here to help 🤍

✨ HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY ✨

Today we celebrate all the incredible mums doing the overnight wakes, the endless cuddles, the snack making, the multitasking and everything in between 🤍

To celebrate YOU, so I am giving away my most popular consultation, a Large Sleep Package + 2 Weeks Support to help bring calmer nights and more sleep back into your hom.

To enter:
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🤍 Tag 3 tired mum friends who need more sleep

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Winner announced Wednesday 13th May at 8PM AEST 🌸

Because better sleep isn’t a luxury… it’s life-changing!!!

This giveaway is not endorsed, sponsored or administered by Instagram or Meta.

Hi, I am Jelena, the face behind Sleeping Beauties 🤍

I’m a certified sleep consultant, mum of twin boys and a little girl, and the founder of Sleeping Beauties. I work closely with families to gently guide them through one of the most challenging parts of parenthood… sleep.

After supporting over 350 families, I’ve seen firsthand how life-changing quality sleep can be, not just for little ones, but for parents too. My approach is never one-size-fits-all. Everything I do and I create is tailored to your child, your parenting style, and your family’s needs.

I’m incredibly proud to have been recognised as an award-winning business last year, and to be named a finalist again in this year’s awards.

At Sleeping Beauties, you’re never doing it alone, I offer ongoing, hands-on support every step of the way 🤍