Is your child not sleeping enough, waking up way too early, or refusing naps and bedtime altogether?
If they’re up all night or stuck with habits like needing a feed to settle down, it can leave you exhausted and struggling to cope. You might be dreaming of moving them to their own bed, their own room, or weaning them off the bottle or breast, but it feels impossible to know what to try. Every parent wants their child to sleep well, but you also don’t want to resort to drastic measures that can make disrupt their (and your) wellbeing even further. I can help!
Montessori sleep starts with setting up developmentally-appropriate habits that encourage independent sleep. By helping babies and toddlers feel safe in their sleep space, teaching them the necessary skills to put themselves to sleep and resettle, they won’t have to “cry it out” and you won’t have to push through sleep deprivation. Together we can create a routine that fits and help your baby wean off habits that don’t serve your family anymore, while respecting their needs and following their pace.
Here are some quick tips:
- Turn down the lights during dinner and the evening time before bed, use a red light as a nightlight to prevent disrupting their circadian rhythm.
- Stick to a steady bedtime routine with self-settling tools they can reach for.
- Wean night feeds slowly if they’re disrupting sleep.
- Build new, sustainable sleep associations that bring a sense of safety and calm.
- Start moving naps into their own room to help them feel cosy in a new space.
- Try a Montessori floor bed for more independence and easier soothing when needed.
As an AMI-certified Montessori 0-3 guide and your parenting sidekick, I can help you tackle these sleep woes with a plan that works. I’ll support you through the process by asking mindful questions and offering practical advice. Book a free 15-min call with me, share your challenges, and let’s create a custom plan together.