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Amanda McGill - Paediatric Sleep Consultant

Paediatric Sleep Consultant, Midwife and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I understand the pressures of modern parenting. I understand you.

With over 20 years’ industry experience, I'm an expert in solving infant and child sleeping, feeding and routine problems. The expertise & devoted care your baby and family deserve
With over 20 years’ industry experience, I consider myself a leading paediatric sleep science and maternity consultant.

31/05/2024

Wrapping (which is also called swaddling) is a technique that can help you put your newborn baby to sleep safely.

But as soon as they start to roll, you'll need to transition to something else like a sleep sack.

Here are the top tips that I always share with my clients.

31/10/2022

Happy Halloween! May your babies still be too little to know what sugar is yet 😂😂 🎃 👻

28/10/2022

Wrapping (which is also called swaddling) is a great technique that can help you put your newborn baby to sleep safely.

But as soon as they start to roll, you'll need to transition to something else like a sleep sack.

20/10/2022

If you're finding it challenging to get the sleep you need in these early parenting days, make sure you still prioritise resting your mind and body somehow.

Developed by Nine Types Co. here are some ways that parents can still get a break. (Or if you're a parent supporter - ways you can give a break!).

🤍 Time away
🤍 Permission to not be helpful
🤍 Something “unproductive”
🤍 Appreciating art and nature
🤍 Alone time to recharge
🤍 A break from responsibility
🤍 Stillness to decompress
🤍 Safe space
🤍 Alone time at home

12/10/2022

Of course all babies are different, but always chat to your GP if things are way off course or you're worried.

10/10/2022

Benefits of baby massage include:

♡ BONDING: helps to strengthen parent-baby interaction & bonding.

♡ SOOTHING: provides relaxation for both parent & baby by reducing stress hormones and increasing serotonin & oxytocin.

♡ PAIN RELIEF: can provide relief for colic, gas, reflux, constipation, teething & even postnatal depression

♡ STIMULATION: helps to stimulate circulatory and digestive systems, coordination, balance and flexibility.

♡ SLEEP: Improves sleep and regulates sleep patterns by regulating melatonin secretion rhythms.

07/09/2022

Parenting can be magical but it can also be really really hard, especially with the pressures the pandemic has added.

If no one has reached out to you today, I'm asking 'R U OK?'

If the answer is 'no' please know that it's OK to ask for help.

Here are some great resources you can reach out to: PANDA, ForWhen, COPE

06/09/2022

Winter has come to an end but in many parts of Australia there's still a chill in the air.

Here are a few tips on how to safely keep bub warm at night.

04/09/2022

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads and those doing the Dad thing. You're the wind beneath our wings!

31/08/2022

👶 Every baby is different, but this is an approximate guide for how many naps a day your baby needs.

👶 Sometimes if you're having struggles at bedtime it's because they need to drop a nap (whether you're ready or not!).

👶 Save or screenshot this to come back to as you need.

04/08/2022

It's World Breastfeeding Week so I'm going to take this moment to remind you - In Australia you are allowed to breastfeed ANYWHERE, and it's against the law to discriminate against someone who is breastfeeding. A hungry baby should not have to wait.

03/08/2022

To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, here are a few of the great resources available in our community if you need help with Breastfeeding. It takes a village - even this part!

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31/07/2022

It’s World Breastfeeding Week. Sending out lactation love. If your partner is breastfeeding this is a good excuse to get them a present! And if your breastfeeding journey hasn’t gone how you imagined, you deserve a present too… as breastfeeding isn’t always easy! xo

30/06/2022

🟡Did you know you can start collecting that liquid gold (colostrum) before the bub even comes out? 🟡

17/06/2022

🍊Orange you glad I told you?

🥕 Carotenemia occurs when a baby (or adult) ingests high levels of carotene, which is prevalent in purees made of sweet potato, carrot, pumpkin - usually the ones baby loves best!

🔶 While Carotenemia in itself is harmless, it might be a sign to branch out into some more variety in flavours and ingredients.

🟡BUT Always see a Doctor asap if you are worried or if your baby has any other symptoms so they can rule out jaundice.

21/05/2022

Tummy time is so important for babies, but they need to build up to doing it for long periods.

Here is an approximate rundown of how much tummy time babies should be doing each day, but remember every baby is different and will develop at a different pace.

15/05/2022

Breaking SIDS research news!

A potential biomarker linked to the cause of SIDS has been identified.

A recent study found a blood test which checks the levels of the biomarker BChEsa could identify infants most at risk of SIDS.

If so, screening of this biomarker at birth could then potentially identify those babies most at risk. Knowing the babies who are most vulnerable can then help set up interventions to reduce (and hopefully prevent) them suffering SIDS. What a breakthrough!

Read the full research article here: DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebiom.2022.104041

08/05/2022

🌸Happy Mothers Day🌸

Here’s to all the mums, the mums doing it solo, the dads (or anyone else) being mums and the ones missing mums. Thinking of you all today 💐

15/04/2022

Happy Easter long weekend everyone. Especially to the Easter Bunny in your house...aka you 😂 🐰

14/04/2022

Honestly just sleep as much as you can!

14/04/2022

Worried about drinking coffee and breastfeeding?

☕️ According to the national library of medicine (https://www.nlm.nih.gov/), caffeine will appear in breastmilk quite quickly after consumption.

☕️ HOWEVER studies have found an intake of 300-500mg (approx 5-8 shots of espresso) to be a safe level to consume with little to no effects passed onto the infant/child.

☕️But if in doubt or if you want another coffee and don't want it impact on your baby you can try the following suggestions:

1 - Don't drink coffee after noon.
2 - Breastfeed first, then have the coffee immediately after.
3. Don’t drink more than 5 cups of coffee a day. Most studies have only shown jitters, poor sleep patterns and fussiness when more than 500mg of coffee was consumed.

06/04/2022

Why are some babies such noisy sleepers? 👉

😴 Babies aged 0-3 months have an immature sleep pattern.

As adults we have three clear sleep stages:
☁️ Light sleep (N1-N2)
☁️ Deep sleep (N3)
☁️ Dream sleep (REM)

👶Babies ONLY HAVE active (REM) and or quiet sleep (deep) and a fair bit of indeterminate sleep which is neither active nor quiet.

👶 So it is VERY NORMAL for small babies to be restless, noisy grunty sleepers, sometimes almost like they’re in pain. Some babies can even be said to have a condition called grunty baby syndrome.

Did your baby’s sleep noises surprise you?

31/03/2022

🌞 Paying attention to your baby's awake windows can be one of the easiest hacks for setting up a good rhythm or routine.

🌞 These can change A LOT in the first two years. Save this post for later as your bubba grows!

30/03/2022

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend (Sunday, April 3rd) and with that, all the clocks will go back 1 hr.

For adults with no children that can seem no big deal… in fact, it’s a bonus sleep in! Woohoo.

However for all those parents out there it can ruin a child’s (and subsequently a parents) sleep.

Of course, some parents will get lucky. For example, daylight savings ending is great for parents of children pushing the bedtime boundaries and going to bed late (e.g. 8 pm) as soon that will become 7pm! Adults get the last laugh on this one 😂

But for those early risers (summer tends to breed plenty of these children), clocks going back is tough as that 6am wake up to start the day will soon become a 5am wake up to start the day (gulp!!) 😳

Here are my top 3 tips to help make the end of daylight savings a smooth transition that helps children adjust to the time change.

24/03/2022

At naptime, a tired baby is good, but an overtired baby can quickly turn into a very unsettled baby and require lots of help settling. Here are some ways to spot if bub is sleepy and in the sweet spot to go down for a nap. 👶 💤 ☁️

22/03/2022

It's Multiple Births Awareness Week. Big shout out to all the parents out there of twinnies and triplets (and more?! 😱). It's an intensity most will never know and a whole different set of parenting strategies to get your head around but you're doing amazing. 💪✨ It may be double the nappies and double the wake ups, but it's double the hugs ❤️

(Australian Multiple Birth Association)

17/03/2022

It's World Sleep Day! What a wonderful thing to celebrate... BUT what is sleep my tried parents ask?

Whilst it is very normal to suffer from a fragmented sleep pattern when you have small children, there are lots of ways 24/7 parents CAN get enough sleep:

03/03/2022

Parenting is tough - but so are you. 💪 Tag someone you think is doing an amazing job. 🏆

01/03/2022

Are you trying to transition from breastfed to bottle feeding? 🍼 It's very common for babies to resist and display some form of 'bottle refusal'. Here are some tips to help.

04/02/2022

It's ok to feel overwhelmed sometimes with a new baby. Normal infants can cry for 1-2hrs a day, and colicky babies 3+ hours! Taking steps to look after yourself also makes you a better parent. If you're struggling remember you can always reach out to .online

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It’s hit and miss for sure. Here some of my tips: ⭐️Don’t rush. Move slowly. Like you’re handling TNT 🧨 ⭐️Lower into the cot feet or bottom first then head last ⭐️Hold your hand/hands on top of them for a few moments after transfer to minimise the startle reflex. ⭐️Babies can jerk when falling asleep, if they do this give them a few gentle pats to help them stay asleep and settle ⭐️If they open their eyes, freeze like a statue and you have to stand there for a little while. Close your eyes and be a role model (pretend your falling asleep also) 😴 ⭐️Slowly release your hold, and if they are still settled silent ninja 🥷 your way out of the room.. ⭐️Run and grab that hot coffee and enjoy the next 30-90min with your hands free! #Babysleep #babysleeptips #sleepconsultant #newparents

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