<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Thrive Sleep Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internationally Certified Infant and Toddler Sleep Consultant. 
Holistic and Responsive Approaches. ]]></description><link>https://www.perthsleepconsulting.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:38:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thrivesleepconsulting.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Newborn Needs Sensory Input to Sleep.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Support your newborns sleep by understanding their biology and how using these four sensory inputs can cause calm and easier settles.]]></description><link>https://www.thrivesleepconsulting.com/post/why-your-newborn-needs-sensory-input-to-support-sleep</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c0174a233cf6a052077b4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:43:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad9c63_2ae00deca04a497996ae3ed2e60394cb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thrive Sleep Consulting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a Long First Nap Can Cause Sleep Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why the first nap being long can cause sleep issues and why the second nap is the most important of the day. ]]></description><link>https://www.thrivesleepconsulting.com/post/why-a-long-first-nap-can-cause-sleep-problems</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b511f64898c9cce5a0b554</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:59:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad9c63_da14850af06340f5b237481ad718a99c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thrive Sleep Consulting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Rare Is a Low Sleep Needs Baby? What’s Really Going On When Babies Sleep Less Than Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a infant and toddler sleep consultant, one of the most common things I hear from exhausted parents is
“I think my baby is low sleep needs”
But, while all babies are different, it’s important to recognize that true low sleep needs is extremely rare. It is far for common and likely that when a baby is sleeping less than expected, there’s a deeper, addressable reason behind it.]]></description><link>https://www.thrivesleepconsulting.com/post/how-rare-is-a-low-sleep-needs-baby-what-s-really-going-on-when-babies-sleep-less-than-expected</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cb89d64c601ce8f4f5e725</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:58:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad9c63_a03c7c451bda4ca596d5c2b0da284070~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_768,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIDS Awareness: Key Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies for Parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[SIDS is something that almost all new parents think of and worry about, which is so understandable. 

Research has helped us understanding some clear risk factors and ways to reduce the risk of SIDS occuring, including what factors are in your control. 

By understanding the common risk factors and following simple safe sleep guidelines, parents can take clear steps to lower the risk and feel more confident at bedtime.]]></description><link>https://www.thrivesleepconsulting.com/post/sids-awareness-key-risk-factors-and-prevention-strategies-for-parents</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687e21768ff0b4dee92af159</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:50:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad9c63_11223f3245d443b79af5d50ea61c31bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improving Baby and Toddler Sleep? Consistency is Key!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why consistency is key for Baby &#38; Toddler Sleep. Constituency doesn't mean no flexibility.]]></description><link>https://www.thrivesleepconsulting.com/post/improving-baby-and-toddler-sleep-consistency-is-key</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68410560e3426987138ceda6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:15:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad9c63_e1d95410d3a8490098cc5961be9fc52e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was Your Baby Sleeping Well Until They Turned 4 Months Old?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has your baby gone from sleeping long stretches to waking frequently overnight? Or have they possibly become a serial catnapper? If so,...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivesleepconsulting.com/post/was-your-baby-sleeping-well-until-they-turned-4-months-old</link><guid isPermaLink="false">672061d6d74b1ce1738ca574</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:10:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad9c63_6048c082a3ec4958abf9ac85fc1b3527~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Night Lights? Do you or don't you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out why a nightlight may negatively impact sleep. When to introduce one and which light is best. ]]></description><link>https://www.thrivesleepconsulting.com/post/night-lights-do-you-or-don-t-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667ccb9b793f01a5a56d1515</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:54:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad9c63_cff933f0dddc463489849372de4c438c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's talk Dummies - Are they really that bad?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I remember when I first became a mother and offered a dummy (aka pacifier) to my baby it was such an oddly controversial thing. Different...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivesleepconsulting.com/post/let-s-talk-dummies-are-they-really-that-bad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64ed4d6cfb7f9b6a4789cdf5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:26:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad9c63_b23466284e09477da3ef00a9a6c36238~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nap Tips from a Baby Sleep Consultant]]></title><description><![CDATA[As an internationally certified infant and toddler sleep consultant one of the most common problems parents reach out for help with is...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivesleepconsulting.com/post/nap-tips-from-a-baby-sleep-consultant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64589c1bd01340d7d0b2c23e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 08:13:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad9c63_ab58c042233449afad815073057d91d4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>