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✨I help babies, children and parents sleep.
✨Registered Nurse (non-practising), Mum of 3
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I wonder that too. I’m a mum of three, and there

I wonder that too.

I’m a mum of three, and there are days when I question everything.

Did I give them enough attention?
Was I patient enough?
Did I listen properly?
Did I handle that situation the right way?

And sometimes, I go to bed wishing I’d done things differently.

But here’s what I’m learning.

Motherhood isn’t about getting everything right.

It’s about loving our children through the beautiful moments, the messy moments, the mistakes and the repairs.

It’s about recognising when we could have done better, and trying again tomorrow.

Our children don’t need us to be flawless.

They need to feel loved, safe, heard and valued.

So please, stop measuring yourself against an impossible version of motherhood.

You are allowed to be human.

You are allowed to have hard days.

And you are allowed to be proud of the mother you are while still working on the mother you want to become.

Your child doesn’t need a perfect mother. They need you.

And you deserve some of that love and kindness you give so freely to everyone else.

Send this to a mum who needs reminding just how much she matters ❤️

#sleepbysteph #babysleep #toddlersleep #babysleeptips #motherhood

Strip it back 👌 The dummy, the gadgets, the props

Strip it back 👌

The dummy, the gadgets, the props. My advice is to strip back the sleep aids you don’t need and keep it simple, so your baby or child can fall asleep, and get back to sleep, without needing anything except themselves and the occasional cuddle.

I’ll be honest with you.

Taking something like the dummy away is often scarier for you than it is for them. There’s usually some crying and unsettledness at the start, and that can be hard to listen to.

But it’s your little one adjusting, not a sign you’re getting it wrong.

Before you take the old one away, bring in something new and positive. Familiar sleepwear, a consistent settling phrase, the same every sleep. Then you’re not just removing something, you’re swapping it for something that feels safe.

When the foundations are in place and you stay consistent, babies and children adapt quickly. Often quicker than their parents expect.

Want my free guide on ditching sleep aids?

Comment “DITCH” and I’ll send you the link. 🤍

#babysleep #sleepconsultant #dummyfree #toddlersleep #newmumsupport

You’ve probably noticed how crowded the market has

You’ve probably noticed how crowded the market has got.

Lotions, potions, storybooks that woo your baby to sleep, sound and light machines, bassinets that rock, life-like dolls… the list goes on and on.

All promising to fix your baby’s sleep.

Please don’t be fooled. You could spend a small fortune, and you just don’t need any of it.

Babies start learning from the minute they’re born, and like all of us, they’re creatures of habit. When healthy sleep habits are in place from early on, they become familiar. Familiar feels safe, and safe is what helps a baby settle.

I think we’ve forgotten that humans are designed to sleep.

Get the foundations right, let sleep happen when it naturally should, and it will. Meet your baby’s needs and sleep follows.

So what’s the best baby sleep product?

Understanding.

Understanding why your baby sleeps the way they do, with the right education, guidance and support behind you.
That’s what Sleep by Steph is all about. No batteries needed here and no “going out of date”.

Basic is best. Keep it simple, because that’s what your baby actually needs.

Want to know what those foundations are?

Comment “FOUNDATIONS” and I’ll send you the link to my Foundations Video Course. 🤍

#sleepbysteph #babysleeptips #babysleep #toddlersleep #babysleepproducts

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Sometimes the most beautiful part of my work has n

Sometimes the most beautiful part of my work has nothing to do with sleep 🤍

A few months ago, I walked through @danreilly_official and @dani_wales front door as their sleep consultant. Two exhausted parents needing some support with their beautiful little boy, Fletch.

I moved in for three nights, and together we started finding our feet.

What I didn’t know then was that I wasn’t just meeting another family I would have the privilege of helping.

I was making new friends.

Fast forward to Friday, and there I was again. Only this time, I brought my beautiful Poppy along, and together we spent time looking after little Fletch so Dan and Dani could go to their fundraising event for beautiful Billie.

And my heart was so full.

Because this is the part of my work I absolutely adore.

The relationships. The trust. The conversations. The laughs. The beautiful connections that continue long after that first home visit.

Sometimes I’m there to help with sleep. Sometimes I’m there to listen. And sometimes I’m simply another pair of hands.

And somewhere along the way, the professional relationship becomes something much more personal.

I’ve always said @sleepbysteph is about so much more than helping babies sleep.

It’s about families. Motherhood. Community. Showing up for one another.

Dan and Dani, I’m so grateful our paths crossed. And seeing Poppy share in something that means so much to me made yesterday even more special.

This is why I love what I do.

Sometimes you walk into a family’s home to help them find rest, and leave having found something beautiful yourself 🤍

ROLLING, ROLLING, ROLLING… AND NOBODY IS SLEEPING!

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