Improving the quality of sleep for the whole family

In-Home Baby Sleep Consulting

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Due to Covid-19, in-home baby sleep consulting services are not available at this time.

More and more often I am invited into homes in the Greater Toronto Area to provide baby sleep consulting services. By working hands-on with parents and caregivers I am able to help families achieve their sleep goals in the fastest way possible.  In-home baby sleep consulting services help to alleviate the stress, fears and confusion surrounding the process. Often, it also neutralizes conflicting opinions and minimizes inconsistencies between caregivers resulting in a more positive experience for all parties involved.

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Infant Sleep Training

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Do you want to make positive and long lasting changes to your child’s sleep habits, but don’t know where to start? I’m giving you access to an on-line infant sleep training course to help you get a head start on navigating the process for your child. This program is designed for children 4 to 6 months of age.

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Nighttime Potty Training

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It’s a huge victory when your FINALLY child demonstrates bladder and bowel control during the day once your family has embarked on potty training. You’re all geared up to toss away those diapers and you’ve invested in adorable and fun underwear. Your little one is growing up so fast and – wait. Your child still wets the bed.

Imagine the time it took your child to recognize the physical signs and urges of needing to use the potty. That ability starts while they are awake and conscious. It’s going to take some extra time to teach your child to recognize that they may need to use the washroom while they are sleeping. It’s part of the potty training process but it is not impossible. Here is some advice on getting your little one to stay dry during the night:

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Newborn Nap Tips

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Sleep pressure can build quickly in a baby, creating a need for frequent sleep during daytime hours. So while many families strive for long periods of sleep at night, it’s difficult to achieve that goal unless your baby has good quality naps during the day. The following newborn nap tips will help to encourage good quality sleep during the day, even at an early age.

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Sleep Consultant Rebecca Earl Can Help You Achieve Your Sleep Goals

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When I tell people that I’m a sleep consultant for infants and children, it’s met with either one of two responses: 1) “Oh wow! I could have used your help when my kids were younger”; or 2) “Oh wow! Doesn’t that stress you out? Why do you want to have to do that all over again with someone else’s baby?”

It hadn’t really occurred to me that helping other families as a sleep consultant was a bit of a Groundhog Day scenario. It’s true though. At times, my role as a sleep consultant forces me to relive my own personal experiences with sleep training.

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Solutions for blocking out light in the bedroom

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It may have never crossed your mind, but the environment that your child sleeps in is just as important as establishing good routines, respecting your child’s need to sleep and ensuring that they have independent sleep skills. Blocking out light in your child’s room may help your child to settle at night, prevent early morning wakings and improve daytime napping. 

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Bunk Beds

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Two years ago when we moved back into our home after an extensive main floor renovation some of our furnishings were damaged. Neither my nor my oldest son’s bed frame made it back. Sadly, my husband and are still sleeping with our box spring on the floor, but we made sure to invest in a new bed for my son. Without a spare bedroom in our home we knew we needed to maximize the space in his room to accommodate overnight guests and possibly a room sharing arrangement with his younger brother when (and if) the time was right. Bunk beds were the logical choice.

We’ve never regretted the purchase, but there were a few unexpected surprises during the purchase and use.

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Crib Jumping

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When my son was 15 months old, he started crib jumping.  It scared me, but it didn’t really surprise me.  The odd time that he was able to scale out of his crib, he did so with ease.  We decided to keep an eye on it, but did little else. After a couple of weeks he lost interest.

Fast forward two months later and our escape artist was on the move again. This time testing his limits, becoming more like Superman in his craft, a little less like Spiderman. As the jumps got bigger, so did our fears. We weren’t really sure how to address it.  Maybe if we ignored it, it would go away again. This time, it didn’t.

For three nights in a row we sat and waited for the telltale thump, which was always followed by a small cry. A few cuddles later, we placed Henry back into his crib and he went back to sleep. On the 4th night, the pattern changed: there was no cry after the thump, only silence. Henry had hit his head hard enough that he had rug burn on his forehead. He was alert when I entered the room shortly after he left the crib. He seemed to be fine, but I wasn’t.

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Three Night Meal Plan Using Pork Tenderloin Leftovers

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Long days, long commutes and after school activities can create mealtime chaos. Later meals usually leads to later bedtimes, tired kids and cranky parents. Meal planning is a great way to save time at the end of the day, but don’t forget about using your leftovers wisely. It’s winter here in Toronto and that means I’m gravitating towards warm and hearty one-dish meals. I’m sharing another go-to 3 Night Meal Plan using pork tenderloin leftovers that relies on very little prep and very few ingredients.

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