Sukkie Sandhu Sleep Consultant Victoria, BC

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You just want a good night’s sleep.

You are exhausted. Drained. All you want is some sleep. Some alone time – even a couple minutes to enjoy a hot cup of coffee.

Sure your baby naps but exactly when? Or how long? It’s frustrating not knowing what you are going to get each day. Some days you barely even get naps!

And those nights when you need to desperately recharge? Kind of hard when your baby wakes up every 2-3 hours or even more.

You long for the days of better sleep…..like it used to be, a full night with no interruptions other than a quick pee break and right back to bed!

Guess what?!?! It doesn’t have to be like this…..

Babies CAN sleep well at night!

I know, I know sounds to good to believe right?

But really it is true. Babies need to learn the skills of sleep JUST as they need to learn any other skill like crawling or talking.

Some babies catch onto healthy sleep habits quick and others need more practice.

Just like breastfeeding, some babies latch on quick and become efficient feeders while for others it takes more practice.

Every baby is different. I am here to help you teach your baby the skill that will last a lifetime.

Sure it’ll take time to teach your baby the skill of sleep but you can do it.

And in the end…you will start to feel like yourself again and it’ll be SO worth it.

How I got here:

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, with my Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology and my undergrad in Child and Youth Care, I GET IT….how exhausting having sleepless nights and long days can be! Chronic sleep deprivation can be emotionally and physically draining for the ENTIRE FAMILY.

My son was a terrible sleeper and by six months, I was going insane….I NEEDED MY SLEEP!

I reached out for some help but I was less than satisfied with my experience. I wanted to be able to pick up the phone and talk to a sleep expert about my struggles (this opportunity was not available to me). It really inspired me to be a support for parents struggling with their babies sleep issues.

So there you have it, when the opportunity came to become a trained and licensed sleep consultant I jumped at the chance. Thanks to Dana Obleman from the Sleep Sense Program, my trainer, my mentor and my friend, I have NEVER regretted my decision and reap the everyday rewards of changing exhausted families into rested and happy families.

Other than sleep what else is there?

Ok, obviously I LOVE sleep but I do have some other interests too!

Love the great outdoors….like camping, hiking and biking with my family – check out my two adorable munchkins, the penguin isn’t mine, he belongs to a different family.
BUT I only like the outdoors if it’s sunny and warm. Yes, I’m a fair-weather outdoor person-I’ll be the first to admit it.
Love chocolate but not dark or white….milk all the way!
Love the idea of doing a half marathon but not the training.
Love turkey dinner but not the clean up.
Love to crawl into bed at the end of the day with clean pj’s, clean sheets and watch tv! Shhhh tv in the bedroom is not the best sleep habit so DON’T tell your kids about it!

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Easy Sleep Tips From being a sleep consultant for many years now, I have realized that most parents aren’t ready to jump into the sleep training process too quickly. Often, they do LOTS of research before even contacting me. Their research includes the internet, books, talking with mom friends and family members. Then, there is the pondering, should I? shouldn’t I? what are my own personal feelings? Is my baby old enough? etc etc. Believe me, I know because I have been there – the pondering (or indecisive stage) is my favourite – NOT!! My own pondering can drive me batty!!! Teaching your child great sleep skills isn’t a one-night operation. It takes some time, a lot of repetition, and plenty of discipline and diligence on the part of the parents, but for those of you who are desperate for just a little bit of relief, I have some tips that could help you and your little one get a few more hours of shut-eye, starting tonight without having to do full fledge sleep training. Once you have a bit more shut eye, you can ponder (eek) if you are ready for the next step! 1. Hello darkness, my old friend. Light, natural or artificial, sends a message to our brains that it’s daytime, and not time to sleep. Melatonin production is triggered by darkness, so start turning down the lights an hour before you plan to put baby down. Electronic screens, which emit a blue light are particularly inimical to baby’s shut-down process, so turn off those televisions and computers. For babies who wake up early, invest in some blackout blinds. This could be your one of the best sleep investments you make – we ALL sleep better in the pitch dark. 2. Turn down the heat New parents can be obsessive over their babies comfort, and making sure they’re warm enough while Mom and Dad are out of the room for the night is such a basic instinct that parents tend to overdo. Babies, like grownups, sleep best when they’re warm and snuggly inside of a cool environment. A warm nighttime onesie and a cool nursery, somewhere around 65°F and 70°F (18°C – 21°C) is the best way to ensure that baby remains comfortable through the night. 3. Keep it boring I know we all love the look of a cute mobile over the top of our baby’s crib, or the sounds of the little faux-aquarium with the little plastic light-up fish. Even though these gadgets may seem soothing to us, they can be too over-stimulating for your little one, during sleep time! Sure, keep them available for playtime, just not sleep time. 4. Be predictable A well-planned, consistent bedtime routine is conducive to a good night’s sleep, no matter what your age, but particularly with babies. Once their bodies and brains start to recognize the signals that indicate an upcoming bedtime, they will start preparing to pack it in for the evening as soon as that first step begins. Their energy levels will start to wind down, melatonin production will kick in, and muscles will start to relax. By the time you’re giving them a goodnight kiss, their system should be all set for a long, restorative sleep. Drop me a line and let me know how these tips worked for ya! Sleep Well!