Kaili Ets - Holistic Baby Guru

Kaili Ets - Holistic Baby Guru Welcome! I support moms w/ babies 0-2 years on a variety of different topics.

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 to everyone celebrating. The kids are at overnight camp, so it is date day for hubby and I! The plan...
07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 to everyone celebrating.

The kids are at overnight camp, so it is date day for hubby and I! The plan?

We went to the gym together (because….couples that Crossfit together, stay together?)

Then we were planning to have a lunch date and hit up some wineries…. But we opted to stay home and have some drinks by the pool - because IT IS HOT 🥵.

Keeping it real with some hard work and health, followed by sweet indulgence!

And in the middle of all of it, something I’m really proud of goes live today. A new free guide, 10 Baby Signs Dismissed As Normal, alongside a new episode of the podcast.

It’s for the mama who’s been told “it’s fine” one too many times and isn’t sure she believes it anymore.

More on that in the next post. Happy Canada Day. I hope your day has at least one moment where you put the baby down and just breathe. đź’ś

hamiltonmom theholisticbabyguru

The advice wasn’t bad. It just didn’t have the full picture.So many mamas come to me having tried everything. The schedu...
04/08/2026

The advice wasn’t bad. It just didn’t have the full picture.

So many mamas come to me having tried everything.

The schedules. The methods. The gentle sleep training.

And their baby is still waking, still unsettled, still needing them constantly.

Not because they did it wrong.

But because nobody ever looked at what was underneath.

Your baby’s behaviour makes sense when you understand what their body is trying to tell you.

Save this and come back to it the next time someone says “you’ve just created a bad habit.” 💜

What’s the one thing on this list that made you go... oh. Tell me below. 👇

babysleeptips momlife

If you’ve been feeling like you’re doing something wrong…like everyone else seems to have it figured out…like your baby ...
04/03/2026

If you’ve been feeling like you’re doing something wrong…

like everyone else seems to have it figured out…

like your baby is “hard” and you must be missing something…

Pause here for a moment đź’ś

You are not the problem.

You’re responding to a baby who might need more support.

More closeness.

More understanding of what’s happening in their body.

And you’re doing that while navigating exhaustion, noise, and pressure from every direction.

Of course it feels hard.

That doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’re in it.

This week’s podcast episode goes deeper into this—Ep.64: The Subtle Signs Your Baby’s Nervous System Is Finally Relaxing (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mothering-from-within/id1738688635)

what’s really underneath the struggle, and how to find your way back to feeling more grounded and connected.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

🎧 Listen when you’re ready.

If your baby seems uncomfortable in their body… you are not imagining it.Some babies feel tense, unsettled, or hard to s...
03/09/2026

If your baby seems uncomfortable in their body… you are not imagining it.

Some babies feel tense, unsettled, or hard to soothe.

And many parents are told everything looks normal.

But babies experience the world through their bodies first.

When their nervous system is working hard to stay organized, it can show up in many different ways:
✔️ sleep struggles
✔️ feeding challenges
✔️ reflux
✔️ fussiness
✔️ difficulty settling

These aren’t random problems.

They’re often connected through regulation.

This page is here to help you understand what your baby’s body might be communicating — so you can support them in a way that actually makes sense.

Save this if your baby sometimes feels hard to settle. đź’ś

02/05/2026

Is It Really Just a Tongue-Tie? Let’s Talk Oral Motor Dysfunction

Let’s clear something up, mama…
Not all feeding challenges or oral motor dysfunction are caused by a tongue-tie.

Yes, oral ties can play a role — and in some cases, releasing them is an important part of the journey.
But they’re just one piece of the puzzle.

What I see time and time again in my practice is that many babies are struggling with how their mouth, jaw, tongue, and nervous system are functioning together.
That’s oral motor dysfunction — and it can look like:
âś” Clicking during feeds
âś” Gassy or refluxy symptoms
âś” Shallow latch or ni**le pain
âś” Milk leaking out the side of the mouth
âś” Snoring or mouth breathing
âś” Difficulty transitioning to solids

And sometimes, there’s no visible tongue-tie at all.
Or the tie is mild, and the deeper issue lies in body tension, birth trauma, cranial nerve function, or poor muscle coordination.

This is where holistic baby bodywork and nervous system support come in. We look at the whole baby — their posture, movement patterns, reflexes, and how their body is holding tension — to understand the root cause.

Because the goal isn’t just to “snip a tie” and hope things improve.
The goal is to help your baby move, feed, sleep, and thrive with ease.

If you’ve been told your baby’s tie “isn’t bad enough” for release, or if you’ve had a release but things still feel hard — you’re not alone. There’s likely more going on under the surface, and that’s exactly what I help uncover.

Curious if oral motor dysfunction might be playing a role for your baby?

Let’s chat. You don’t have to figure this all out on your own.

XO,
Kaili đź’ś

www.kailiets.com

02/05/2026

✨ You don’t have to choose between sleep and responding to your baby—you can have both! ✨

Breast milk at night? 🌙 It’s packed with melatonin and sleep-inducing hormones—nature’s way of helping you and your baby rest. 🍼💤

Rocking, nursing, or bed-sharing? Those aren’t bad habits. They’re nurturing ways to create a safe, secure space for your little one to feel loved enough to sleep. ❤️

Responsive parenting is about tuning in, meeting your baby’s needs as they arise—no matter what the clock says. ⏰

There’s no need to fix what’s working. If it feels right for you and your baby, keep doing it. 💪

Mama, you’ve got this. Trust yourself. Trust your instincts. 🌟

🎙 Comment 26 & I will send you the link to the full episode 🎙

XO,
Kailiđź’ś

02/05/2026

The impact of C-sections on babies ⬇

Did you know that birth is a major sensory transition for babies, especially for those born via C-section?

Babies are immediately bombarded with sensory information at birth.

For those born via C-section, this sensory overload might be more drastic due to the sudden change with no warning.

✨ I often wonder if my son’s sensitive nervous system is due to his C-section birth. He was also born with a flat head, likely from malpositioning in utero, which may cause compression on stress-related areas of his brain.

This compression can also be affecting the vagus nerve, which is another key player in the stress and nervous system.

In addition to C-sections being an abrupt entry into the world outside the womb, babies born this way also miss out on tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular input from the birth canal, which is essential for primitive reflex integration.

These are all the things that I think about when I am supporting my clients whether that be with sleep, reflux, or a child who is having aggression or difficulties at school.

I am hosting a Baby Bodywork At Home workshop on October 11 at 11am, where I'll be teaching various bodywork techniques to help soothe your baby's nervous system, tightness, and overall discomfort.

Comment BODYWORK or head over to the link in bio to grab your spot now! 🎧

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Hi, I’m Kaili, a seasoned pediatric occupational and infant craniosacral therapist, holistic sleep and reflux specialist, and a mama of two.

My superpower is in handling complex cases, diving deep into root causes like body tightness, reflux, tongue-tie, sensory processing, and more.

I am here to simplify your search, answer your questions, and help you and your baby/toddler thrive.

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02/04/2026

Closing out the year slowly over here.

If this season felt messy…
If you didn’t do what you thought you “should”…
If everything felt a little unfinished —

You didn’t do anything wrong.

January doesn’t have to mean fixing, forcing, or overhauling.
For me, it means understanding before changing.

Understanding your baby.
Understanding your nervous system.
Understanding what’s actually underneath the tension, the sleep struggles, the overwhelm.

Because clarity comes after safety.
And calm comes after regulation.

If you want a gentle, grounded place to begin,
the Rooted in Regulation Map™ is ready to watch.

No pressure.
No rushing.
Just a calm starting point.

✨ Click here to watch: https://go.kailiets.com/rooted-regulation-webinar

Save 💜 if you’re entering the new year more softly.

02/04/2026

✨ Baby Sleep Is a Process, Not a Milestone ✨

Just like walking and talking, sleep is a developmental process that takes time. Your baby won’t learn to sleep through the night overnight—and that’s okay. 💕

The most important thing is to trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right—whether it’s sleep training, letting your baby cry it out, or a specific routine—listen to that inner voice. Your instincts are powerful, mama, and they’re there to guide you. 🌙

đź’¤ Struggling with baby sleep and feeling unsure of what to do next?

Join my FREE Rest Easy Workshop, where I’ll help you:
🌟 Support your baby’s sleep in a gentle, responsive way
🌟 Reconnect with your instincts as a parent
🌟 Find peace in those sleepless nights

You don’t have to do this alone. Sign up today and take the first step toward restful nights—for both you and your baby. Comment SLEEP and I will send you the link (or click the one in my bio ) ✨

You've got this, mama... and I've got you 👊🏼

XO, Kaili đź’ś

02/04/2026

✨ Is Your Baby Showing Signs of Body Tension? ✨

Does your baby arch their back during feeding, fuss, or have a hard time latching?

These could be signs of body tension, from tightness around the mouth and jaw to the neck, back, and hips. 💆‍♀️👶

đź“Ť Look out for:
➡️ Back arching or pushing away during feeds
➡️ Difficulty breastfeeding or latching
➡️ Head turning preference (torticollis)

Our little ones sometimes need a gentle release to feel more comfortable and at ease.

If you’re noticing any of these signs, a soft approach like craniosacral therapy or baby bodywork could help bring them relief. ✨

Did you know I have loads of trainings on Youtube? Go and check it out

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