As parents, we often hear about wake windows and bedtime routines, but one of the most important (and often overlooked) aspects of baby sleep is sleep pressure. Understanding sleep pressure can be a game-changer in helping your little one fall asleep more easily and stay asleep longer.

The recent news about paid neonatal leave coming into effect from April this year had me doing a little happy dance! It also brought back memories of my son, Ethan's, time in the NICU. Those days were a rollercoaster of emotions, but one thing that consistently struck me was the profound impact sleep had on his recovery and growth.

If you’re breastfeeding and wondering whether your baby can sleep long stretches at night, you’re not alone. It’s a common concern for many parents, especially when you’re exhausted and feeling like uninterrupted sleep is an impossible dream.

Let me reassure you: it is possible for a breastfed baby to sleep longer at night. But here’s the most important thing—feeding your baby when they’re hungry always comes first.

This is the story of how I discovered a simple strategy that helped my baby sleep better, all while meeting his needs and respecting his natural rhythms.

As parents, we’ve all been there—desperate for our babies to sleep soundly through the night, but frustrated by false starts, night wakings, and unpredictable nap times. While there’s no shortage of sleep advice out there, one thing can make all the difference: understanding and adjusting your baby’s wake windows.

In this blog post, I’m going to explain what wake windows are, why they matter, and how you can use them to help your baby—and yourself—get the restful sleep you deserve.