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Sleep Again Chloe Roche BOH | Certified Infant & Child Sleep Consultant based in Rockhampton CQ

From waking every 60 minutes to settling himself to sleep in under five minutes. 🤍Maddi reached out during a time of sig...
06/09/2026

From waking every 60 minutes to settling himself to sleep in under five minutes. 🤍

Maddi reached out during a time of significant sleep deprivation, when her little boy was relying heavily on contact and feeding to get back to sleep throughout the night.

With the right support, guidance, and a plan tailored to their family, they were able to make meaningful changes to their nights.

And the best part? Eventually, their contact-sleeping beautiful boy was able to settle himself to sleep at bedtime without a single tear.

Sleep support isn't about leaving you to figure things out alone. It's about understanding your baby's needs, building healthy sleep foundations, and giving you the confidence and tools to move forward.

Thank you, Maddi, for trusting me with your little man's sleep and for sharing your experience. 🤍

If you're feeling exhausted and unsure where to start, you don't have to navigate sleep alone.

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Does sleep training damage attachment?This is one of the biggest fears I hear from parents, and I completely understand ...
05/09/2026

Does sleep training damage attachment?

This is one of the biggest fears I hear from parents, and I completely understand why. We all want our babies to feel safe, loved, and securely attached. So let's look at what the research actually tells us rather than relying on the headlines.

A 2016 randomised controlled trial by Gradisar et al. studied 43 infants aged 6–16 months and compared graduated extinction, bedtime fading, and a control group. Both behavioural interventions improved infant sleep, and at the 12-month follow-up, researchers found no significant differences in attachment security between the groups.

The researchers also looked at infant stress, maternal stress, and later emotional and behavioural outcomes. There is also newer research.

A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis examined behavioural interventions for problematic infant sleep and crying in babies up to 12 months. Across 22 papers representing 20 studies, researchers found mild-to-moderate improvements in unsettled infant behaviour and maternal mental health, including reductions in night waking and crying/fussing.

But here's where I want to be really clear:
This does not mean research proves every form of sleep training is harmless for every baby or every family.

The evidence is strongest for particular behavioural interventions and specific age groups, and the studies have limitations.

That's exactly why I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Attachment isn't created by responding to every single cry immediately.

It's built through thousands of everyday interactions:

🤍 Comfort
🤍 Responsiveness
🤍 Feeding
🤍 Play
🤍 Cuddles
🤍 Connection
🤍 Knowing your caregiver is consistently there

And sleep support doesn't have to mean ignoring your baby. It can involve responsive, structured approaches that are appropriate for your child's age, development, temperament, and your family's values.

When sleep becomes sustainable, the benefits can extend far beyond bedtime.

A rested parent has more capacity.
A rested baby has more capacity to grow and learn.
A rested family has more capacity for connection.

As a mother of three, I will always advocate for sleep support that is responsive, structured, science-backed, and supportive of your child's biology. Because sleep training isn't about teaching your baby that they don't need you.

It's about allowing them to learn a new skill while knowing you are still there.
Connection + consistency can coexist. 🤍

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04/09/2026

The transition from night to day is an important one for your baby's body clock. ☀️

When your baby wakes for the day, creating a clear difference between sleep time and daytime can help reinforce their circadian rhythm.

It doesn't need to be complicated. Although clients know I do call it the ‘DRAMATIC GOOD MORNING!!!”

☀️ Open the curtains and let natural light into the room.
🔇 Turn off the white noise.
🤍 Get your baby up and reconnect.
🌿 Get outside for some morning light and movement when you can.
🍽️ Let the normal rhythm of your day begin.

These little signals help your baby understand: night is over, it's time to be awake. If sleep training, it also provides a good division between using your resettling method until the minimum start time for the day (e.g., 6 am!).

And just as morning light helps signal the beginning of the day, keeping the room dark and calm at bedtime helps reinforce the opposite message.

We're essentially giving their developing body clock clear, consistent cues about when it's time to be awake and when it's time to sleep.

You don't need a perfect morning routine.

Light, connection and consistency go a long way. 🤍

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Not every bedtime battle means your little one is overtired.Sometimes, they're simply not tired enough yet. ( I know, I ...
02/09/2026

Not every bedtime battle means your little one is overtired.

Sometimes, they're simply not tired enough yet. ( I know, I know… coming from me! The early bedtime Queen!) 👀

As babies and toddlers grow, their sleep needs change. The awake time that worked beautifully at one age may eventually become too short.

This is why I don't recommend treating wake windows as a strict rule.
Think of them as a guide, then look at the child in front of you.

If your baby is consistently:
🤍 Happily playing in the cot
🤍 Taking a long time to fall asleep
🤍 Resisting naps
🤍 Waking after one short sleep cycle... happy as Larry..

…it may be time to consider whether they need a little more awake time.

The right timing can make such a difference to settling and restorative sleep.

This is exactly why I created my Age-Appropriate Routines & Nap Guidance.

It provides practical guidance from 4 months to 2 years, including age-specific routines, awake windows, nap guidance, and support through nap transitions.

Use it as your starting point, then adjust as your little one grows and their individual sleep needs change.

Because your baby's sleep needs aren't static. Their routine shouldn't be either. 🌙

👉 Explore the Nap Guide in the Sleep Again store:
https://www.sleepagain.com.au/store

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That 40–50-minute nap wake-up can be so frustrating.You finally get your baby down, perhaps you've even managed to sit d...
30/08/2026

That 40–50-minute nap wake-up can be so frustrating.

You finally get your baby down, perhaps you've even managed to sit down with a coffee, and then suddenly… they're awake. 😅

But here's the thing:

Waking after 45 minutes doesn't necessarily mean your baby is finished sleeping. Babies naturally move through sleep cycles during both naps and nighttime sleep. Around the end of a cycle, they may briefly become more alert, roll around, make noises, open their eyes, or even cry.

This is where the skill of linking sleep cycles comes in. The goal isn't to stop your baby from naturally waking between cycles. It's to help them recognise that they're still tired and have the skills to return to sleep.

And there's an important piece that comes first: Independent settling.

If your baby needs to be fed, rocked, held or supported all the way to sleep at the beginning of a nap, they haven't had much opportunity to practise the skill they'll need when they naturally stir 45 minutes later.

Think of it as learning the first step before expecting the next:
Settle → sleep → stir → recognise → resettle.

This is why daytime naps can be such valuable opportunities for practice. And don't expect it to happen perfectly straight away. Due to lower sleep hormones, higher cortisol, light and stimulation during the day, naps often take a little longer to fall into place after night settling and sleep has improved (closer to 3-5 days if nap training, and if not ‘officially’ nap training, closer to 1-3 weeks).

Your baby is learning a new skill, and there may be plenty of short naps along the way. Those little moments when they stir, pause, roll around or try to return to sleep are all part of the learning process. So next time your baby wakes 43 minutes into their nap, don't automatically assume:

“They're done.”

Pause and look at what they're actually doing. Sometimes the most important part of the nap is what happens between the sleep cycles. 🤍

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Sometimes, parents just need someone to help them see that better sleep is possible. 🤍Meagan came to Sleep Again feeling...
29/08/2026

Sometimes, parents just need someone to help them see that better sleep is possible. 🤍

Meagan came to Sleep Again feeling like her little boy simply didn't sleep. With gentle guidance, consistency, and a plan tailored to their family, they were able to make meaningful changes to both bedtime and naps.

What makes this testimonial so special is that it wasn't just about sleep. It was about giving the whole family the opportunity to feel more rested, confident, and happy.

Every baby is different, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach. My role is to help you understand your little one's needs and find an approach that feels right for your family.

Thank you, Meagan, for trusting me with your little boy's sleep and for sharing your experience. 🤍

If you're feeling stuck with sleep, you don't have to navigate it alone.

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That late afternoon nap can be a tricky one, especially when you’re juggling older kids, dinner, bath time and everythin...
29/08/2026

That late afternoon nap can be a tricky one, especially when you’re juggling older kids, dinner, bath time and everything else the afternoon brings! ☀️

It’s often the nap we’re ready to say goodbye to, but for younger babies, this little nap can still play an important role.

It acts as a bridge between the afternoon and bedtime, helping prevent your baby from becoming overtired and making that evening stretch a little easier.

The tricky part is that it often happens when your baby’s natural sleep drive is lower, so it may take a little more support to get them there.

Be reassured that even if you are working towards independent settling, assisting this nap is key and won’t affect your progress.

A contact nap, a walk in the pram, a drive in the car or a feed are all perfect ways to get that little sleep in.

Sometimes babies simply need a little extra help with this particular nap. We actually don’t want our babies in their cots for this one anyway, as if popped down properly, they tend to fall into a deep sleep which removes sleep pressure we need for the bedtime!

Keep it short, and try not to let it push bedtime too late. If your baby doesn’t manage the nap, an earlier bedtime may be exactly what they need that day.

And remember, this phase is temporary. Before long, you’ll likely find that your baby naturally needs less daytime sleep and this little afternoon nap disappears.

If you’re feeling stuck with your baby’s sleep or just need someone in your corner, I’m here to help. 💌

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There is no one magic trick when it comes to sleep. And our kids aren't special or different. We simply value sleep as a...
27/08/2026

There is no one magic trick when it comes to sleep. And our kids aren't special or different. We simply value sleep as a family and have built consistent habits around it. For us, sleep is non-negotiable. My husband and I have always agreed that achieving good sleep matters for both our kids and us.

We keep things simple:
🍽️ Regular meals with protein and low-GI carbohydrates, with treats generally enjoyed after meals. Like… every day.
💤 Naps when they are needed. Every child is different, and nap requirements change as they grow. Even our four-year-old still has an hour after lunch some days. We have always respected our children’s need for sleep because that means we get our own downtime (nap time).
☀️ Plenty of sunlight, movement, fresh air, outdoor play and connection throughout the day.
🤍 Clear boundaries. A predictable bedtime, a consistent wind-down routine, appropriate night weaning when needed, and a settling approach that suits each child.
🌙 A supportive sleep environment. An appropriate TOG sleeping bag, cool room, white noise and darkness. Simple, science-backed foundations that we can invest in once and benefit from every night.

These things might sound simple, but together they create the foundations that support healthy sleep. I see reactive co-sleeping every day, often because parents are simply trying to achieve any sleep possible. I am passionate about helping parents understand that you can work towards sustainable sleep without feeling like you have to keep surviving night after night.

And once you set boundaries, you don't need to constantly enforce them. You just need to hold them consistently. There is no secret trick. No perfect family. Just simple foundations, consistency, and an approach that works for your child.

If sleep is no longer sustainable for your family, you don't have to figure it out alone. I'm here to support you with science-backed, mother-backed guidance that actually fits your family. 💫

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The words “4-month sleep regression” can strike fear into the heart of any parent. But what if we looked at it different...
24/08/2026

The words “4-month sleep regression” can strike fear into the heart of any parent. But what if we looked at it differently?

Around four months, if not before, your baby's sleep architecture begins to mature. Their sleep cycles become more organised, and their circadian rhythm is becoming more established and increasingly supports nighttime sleep. This developmental shift can sometimes mean more frequent waking, which is why it gets labelled a “regression”. But biologically, your baby hasn't gone backwards. They're developing.

Here are 5 reasons I actually get excited about this stage:

1. Their sleep is progressing. 🌙
Sleep cycles are maturing, and their developing circadian rhythm is becoming more established, supporting longer stretches of nighttime sleep.
2. Daytime sleep can start to consolidate. 💤
Naps often become more predictable as your baby begins to settle into more defined biological sleep windows.
3. You can start supporting new sleep skills. 🤍
Around this stage, many families can begin working on independent settling and resettling if that's something they want to explore.
4. Healthy sleep foundations matter. 🌱
Research suggests that establishing healthy sleep habits early in infancy is associated with better sleep outcomes as children grow.
5. Longer stretches of sleep can become possible. ✨
As sleep becomes more organised, some families may be able to gradually work towards fewer overnight feeds, where developmentally appropriate.

Of course, every baby is different. Some babies sail through this stage without much disruption. Others suddenly begin waking every 1–2 hours and need more support to get back to sleep. If your baby has always fallen asleep feeding, rocking, or being held, they may start looking for those same conditions when they naturally stir between sleep cycles.

And if that is working beautifully for your family, amazing! There is no need to change something that isn't a problem. But if you're exhausted and finding yourself settling your baby repeatedly throughout the night, this developmental stage can also be an opportunity to make a change.

The four-month shift isn't something to fear. It's your baby's sleep developing. 💫

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the changes, you don't have to figure it out alone.

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