Rachel Mitchell

☀️ There are many great benefits to having a consistent wake up time and bedtime for your child. This allows for some predictability in your day-to-day schedule which we know can be very helpful as a parent. There are also some other great benefits to consistently waking your child up at the same time every day and putting them to bed at the same time every night such as: 👉🏼Regulating sleep-wake cycles: Children thrive on routine, and a consistent wake up time and bedtime each day helps regulate their internal body clock, known as the circadian rhythm. This consistency reinforces their natural sleep-wake cycles, making it easier for them to fall asleep and wake up at the same time everyday. 👉🏼Optimizing sleep quality: Quality sleep is essential for children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development. A consistent bedtime ensures that children get the recommended amount of sleep for their age, which is vital for growth, learning, and overall well-being. 👉🏼 Supporting parental well-being: Knowing when your child will wake up in the morning and go to bed at night allows you to plan your mornings and your evenings, and schedule time for yourself. This predictability can reduce stress and allow you to fill your cup with some “me time” before your kids wake up in the morning and before you go to bed yourself. Does your child or children have consistent wake up times in the morning and bedtimes in the evening? Share why this works for your family in the comments below! ⬇️ . . . #sleep #babysleep #babysleeptips #toddler #baby #babies #babiesofinstagram #helpmybabysleep #toddlersleephelp #toddlersleeptips #bedtime #wakeup #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #pediatrics #pediatricsleep

Baby sleep can feel like one big complex puzzle and sometimes it can be hard to know whether or not you should offer your baby one more nap or push bedtime up earlier. If you have ever found yourself in this situation, swipe left to learn more and take these tips into consideration next time you are in this position! Want more details about how to determine the right bedtime for your baby?? Comment bedtime below for a helpful article on this! . . . #babysleep #naptime #nap #naps #bedtime #bedtimeroutine #bedtimestruggles #earlybedtime #helpmybabysleep #babysleeptips

As the weather is getting warmer (in most places) and staying that way, it is becoming easier and easier to get our little ones outdoors! ☀️ Did you know that spending time outside everyday can not only help your little one burn off some energy, but it can also help improve their sleeping patterns? ☀️ It’s true! Research has shown that exposing our babies and toddlers (and even ourselves as adults) to natural sunlight regulates their circadian rhythm (internal clock). This helps tell our bodies when it is day and when it is night! Also, sensory play outside can tire your little one out even more making it hopefully easier for them to fall asleep and stay asleep at bedtime. It is important though not to be outside too close to bedtime as we do want to allow our children some “wind-down” time about one hour before bed to help their melatonin production (sleep hormone). You just don’t want to go from playing outside to immediately laying your child down for a nap or bedtime for example! Other benefits include: ☀️ Better physical health ☀️ Vitamin D Production ☀️Stress Relief ☀️Increase in attention span and cognitive development ☀️ Increased Creativity & sensory stimulation How often do you try to get your kiddos outside? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️ . . . #outside #outsideplay #1000hoursoutside #vitamind #sunshine #playoutside #getoutside #getoutsideandplay #babysleep #toddlersleep

It’s Earth Day! 🌎 Did you know that Earth Day dates back to the year 1970 when environmentalist were trying to bring more awareness to things like pollution and deforestation? In honor to celebrate Earth Day we are giving away two different self paced pediatric sleep classes of your choice to two different parents! 🌎 Comment “Earth” below and tag a friend and we will choose two winners on 4/25! #earthday #earthday2024 #environment #sleep #sleepconsultant #babysleep #babysleeptips #babysleephelp #helpmybabysleep

Seriously impossible, am I rite?? #39weekspregnant and feeling like sleep is a thing of the past! Can’t wait until I can sleep on my tummy and back again!! Are you a tummy, back, or side sleeper?? Vote below! #pregnancyproblems#pregnancyjourney#sopregnant#pregnancyinsomnia#tiredmama#pregnancylife#pregnantstyle

Wrapping up our series today on early morning risings and three things you can do if your baby is a chronic early riser! 1) Focus on the right amount of day sleep! 2) Make sure your child’s bedtime is appropriate and not too early or late 3) Make sure not to reinforce the early risings (see slide on how to prevent this) When your child is in an early wakeup cycle remember that it takes time to curb this and will take some troubleshooting! If you feel like you’ve tried everything and you’re not getting anywhere, we can help! Text help below and I’ll send you a discount code for our one-on-one consultations! #babysleeptips#sweetsleep#sleepybaby#earlyriser#upwiththesun☀️#babysleeptips#sleepconsultant#sleepyhead

Are you struggling with your baby waking between the hours of 4-6am? It can be so hard when they wake at this time and you just desperately want a couple extra hours of sleep! So, why do early risings happen? They are kind of complex and do take some digging but there are a few common reasons we see early risings… 1️⃣ Too early or too late of a bedtime (be sure to follow age appropriate awake windows) 2️⃣External factors are waking them up (noise, light, room temperature). 3️⃣Baby is hungry or needs a diaper change (some babies hang on to that early morning feed all the way to 12 months!) 4️⃣Not enough daytime sleep or (potentially) too much daytime sleep. 5️⃣ Baby is waking up and unable to fall back to sleep in their own (ie needs your help) If you are struggling, assess these areas and you will likely find the culprit! If you need help figuring out what is causing the early morning risings with your little one, we would be happy to help you! Our 4-12 month and toddler class includes an entire section on early risings! Comment class below for more info! #earlyrising #early #tired #tiredmom #tiredbaby #babysleep #toddlersleep #tooearly #tooearlyforthis #gotosleep #exhausted #exhaustedmommy #exhaustedmom

Is your baby waking before 6am?? If so you probably know how hard it can be to try and get your baby to sleep in later. This is because early risings are complex and often take adjusting in several areas to get to the root of the issue These are the primary reasons that babies/toddlers wake up earlier than they should so ruling these out first should help over time! If not there could be a deeper rooted issue going on that takes some digging! If your baby is an early riser and you feel like you’ve tried everything, comment “early” below and I’ll send you a helpful article on managing early risings! #earlyriser#tiredmama#babysleeptips#earlytorise#tiredasamother#motherhoodjourney#babysleepconsultant

As it gets warmer outside it is important to have the conversation about keeping your kids safe in the sun! Here’s the thing though…we tend to demonize the sun, when really it has so many great benefits. You just want to make sure that you’re monitoring your child’s sun intake and ensuring they stay safe and hydrated! Some of our favorite sun safety products include… ☀️ Sun kit from @tubbytodd ☀️ Beach tent from @thecaliforniabeachco (use code RACHELMITCHELL) ☀️Bucket hats from @makemeorganic ☀️And vests from @sunnylifeaustralia Want to see our full product guide?? Text guide for the link! #sunsafety#getoutside#springtime#summerplay#summertime#sleeptips#toddlerplay#springbreak

Current status 😂 😴 #37weekspregnant#tiredasamother#pregnancylife#pregnancyjourney#naptime#tiredmama#momoffive

Curious what co-regulation and self regulation look like?? Here are just a FEW examples of how these may look with your baby. Remember MOST infants need co-regulation in order to calm down from a distressed or arousal state, while others are capable of self regulating Neither is “better” or worse, but it’s important to remember that this is largely dependent on the temperament of your baby and while you can encourage self soothing, you can’t force it! Need more tips on how to help soothe your baby or encourage self-soothing behaviors? Comment “soothe” below for a link to a helpful article on this topic! #selfsoothe#gentlesleepcoach#sweetsleep#sleeptraining#babysleepconsultant#babysleepcoach#sleepybaby