The transfer never works
Your baby sleeps in your arms, then wakes the moment they touch the cot.
Gentle guidance for real families
Calmer nights start with a plan that feels right for you.
If your baby fights sleep, wakes often, or only settles with you, you are not doing anything wrong. Find a clear, realistic approach shaped around your baby and your comfort level.
✓ No judgement✓ Practical steps✓ Instant PDF guides
Made by a tired mum
for tired parents
for tired parents
Does this sound familiar?
You are tired of guessing your way through every sleep.
When nothing feels predictable, even bedtime can become something you dread. Sweet Sleep Guide helps you understand what to try next—without telling you there is only one right way.
Every sleep needs the same help
Feeding, rocking, or holding works—until you need another option.
Nights blur together
You are awake again and wondering what to change, or whether to change anything at all.
Advice feels overwhelming
Conflicting rules leave you feeling more confused instead of more supported.
Start with what your family needs
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Take the 2-minute quiz
Answer ten simple questions and get a guide recommendation matched to your instincts.
▣Choose your guide
Get the complete, practical plan for your preferred approach as an instant PDF.
☾Follow it at your pace
Use the steps when you need them, pause when life happens, and adapt without guilt.
Imagine if sleep felt calmer
Less second-guessing. More confidence at bedtime.
You knew which changes suited your baby’s age and temperament. You had a plan for difficult nights. And instead of chasing every new piece of advice, you could return to steps that felt realistic for your family.
Find my recommended guide →✓ A bedtime rhythm you understand
✓ Clear steps for settling and night wakes
✓ Support that respects your comfort level
✓ Guidance for regressions and changing needs
Practical guidance for every stage
Sleep Guidance by Age
♡ What to Expect
- Sleep is erratic and unpredictable
- Frequent wakes for feeding
- 14–17 hours total sleep
- Short naps are normal
◉ Recommended Methods
- Responsive parenting
- Room-sharing
- Contact naps
- Follow baby’s cues
☼ Sample Wake Windows
- 0–4 weeks: 45–60 min
- 1–2 months: 60–90 min
- 2–3 months: 60–90 min
♧ Key Tips
- Focus on safe sleep
- Keep nights dark and calm
- Accept help when offered
- No formal schedule yet
Remember: This is survival mode. Respond to your baby’s needs and be gentle with yourself.
When sleep suddenly changes
Regressions are progress in disguise
New skills, growth spurts, separation anxiety, and changing sleep needs can all disrupt rest. A difficult week does not mean your approach has failed.
Pause
Rule out illness, discomfort, hunger, and a schedule mismatch.
Support
Offer more reassurance while keeping familiar sleep cues in place.
Reset
Return gently to your usual rhythm when the intense phase passes.
A calmer toolkit
Sleep Tips & Resources
Bedtime Routines
- Warm bath
- Dim lights
- Feed, story, or lullaby
- White noise
Soothing Techniques
- Swaddling for newborns
- Gentle rocking
- Skin-to-skin contact
- A calm, reassuring voice
Safe Sleep
- Firm, flat mattress
- No loose bedding or toys
- Baby on their back
- Smoke-free environment
Nap Strategies
- Watch wake windows
- Use a dark room
- Contact naps are okay
- Short naps can be normal
Recommended Reading
- The No-Cry Sleep Solution
- Precious Little Sleep
- The Happiest Baby on the Block
- Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems
Helpful Tools
- Wake-window tracker
- Simple sleep log
- Red or amber night light
- Blackout curtains
A note from one tired parent to another
Hi, I’m a Mum of Two
I know what it’s like to be utterly exhausted—searching “baby won’t sleep” at 3am, overwhelmed by conflicting advice and wondering whether you’re doing everything wrong. When you’re running on empty, the pressure to find the “right” answer can make an already difficult season feel even harder.
After navigating two very different sleep journeys with my own children, I learned something important: there is no single method that works for every baby or every family. Babies have different temperaments and needs, just as parents have different instincts, circumstances and boundaries. Sleep support should reflect that.
That’s why I created the Sweet Sleep Guide. It begins with the Sweet Sleep Quiz, which helps you discover an approach that feels comfortable, realistic and aligned with your parenting style. From there, you’ll receive tailored guidance designed for your baby, your family and the season you’re in.
Each guide is gentle, flexible and informed by evidence—not driven by sleep shaming, unrealistic expectations or rigid rules. You’ll get practical steps and supportive guidance while remaining free to adapt the approach, follow your instincts and move at a pace that feels right.
Because improving your baby’s sleep shouldn’t mean ignoring your values or forcing your family into a one-size-fits-all plan. It should help you feel calmer, more confident and better equipped to find a way forward that works for you.
Not sure which guide is right for you?
Take the quick quiz and get a recommendation based on your baby, your parenting style, and the kind of support you feel comfortable using.
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