Katie Forsythe

Katie Forsythe is the baby sleep consultant parents have been waiting for.

Katie believes in every parent’s rights; the right to sleep and to choose how to get their bub to sleep.

Katie doesn’t believe controlled crying is right for you – she doesn’t believe that attachment parenting is either. Katie believes that you have the right to be the parent you want AND to get some sleep…and that’s pretty revolutionary amongst infant sleep consultants in Brisbane.

She believes in getting to know you, your parenting style and your little one, and then creating a bespoke sleep routine that your family is comfortable with.

Sleep

Sleep – how much is needed at age 3-5 years?

At such a busy age full of exciting new developmental stages and leaps it’s important that little ones get the sleep they need to be able to grow and thrive. The final nap loss happens in this time and it’s important to know how that effects their night sleep expectations.

Toddler nutrition and sleep – what foods best encourage sleep

Food fuels your toddler’s body and they can be fussy little monkeys which makes it even harder! Learn which foods you should be focusing on to promote sleep and which foods to avoid because they can disrupt it.

What age is best to move a child from cot to bed

Moving from a cot to a bed is a big leap and it’s one that many families rush into without stopping to consider the possible ramifications. Make sure you have all the information you need before making this transition.

How to tell when your child no longer needs a nap

Children can drop their nap all together anywhere between the age of two-and-a-half to five years…so how do you know where your child fits into that range? We talk you through the signs you need to look out for.

Bedtime monsters – what’s the best approach?

Monster spray OR reassuring your little one that there are no monsters…what is the best approach? It’s so hard when your child has irrational fears impacting their sleep but we give you the lowdown on the best way to tackle a fear of monsters.

The facts on night terrors vs nightmares

Both night terrors and nightmares are awful to witness as a parent but they’re really different processes and need to be responded to in very different ways. Learn how to tell the difference and what to do if they are affecting your child.

Bedtime wind down tips for young children

We all know that bedtime routines are important but what’s the best order to do things and how can we try to help our little ones wind down enough so that they’re ready to settle down to sleep for the night?

Quiet time ideas for young children who no longer nap

Mourning the loss of your child’s midday nap is certainly hard for any parent but we have the lowdown on the best way to encourage quiet time so your little one still gets the downtime they need to recharge during a busy toddler day!

Tips for ditching the dummy

What is the ideal age to kick the dummy habit and what is the best approach? Losing a comfort item that your little one is strongly attached to can be brutal but with the right tactics we can make sure the transition is as smooth as possible.

Best way to approach early risers for 3-5 years

Waking up in the wee hours to start the day is definitely not something most parents enjoy but when there is a small child in the house that thinks it’s a great idea it can be very difficult to convince them otherwise. There is hope though and we talk you through the best way to encourage them to sleep a little longer.

Best way to approach night lights

A pretty nightlight is a lovely addition to a nursery but when is it actually something that’s necessary? And if you do introduce one, when is the best age to do so and what features should you look for in a nightlight?

Sleep training - should I start with night sleeps or naps?

Considering tackling your little one’s behavioural sleep issues can be an overwhelming prospect but it doesn’t have to mean that you’re signing up for 24/7 intense sleep training duty. In fact, given that naps and nights are governed by two separate parts of the brain, you are most likely better not attacking days and nights at the same time. We tell you which is best and why!

Sleep guidance when room sharing with your child

For whatever reason you may wish to continue room-sharing with your little one but also reduce the amount of wakings they have overnight. This is completely achievable, and we talk you through how to adapt your sleep plan to suit a room-sharing environment.

Tips for avoiding older siblings being disturbed during sleep training

The fear of waking a sleeping older sibling can be enough to put parents off the idea of trying to help their younger child learn to sleep better. We have ideas and tricks you can try to get around this so that everyone is sleeping better soon.

Does it matter which parent does the baby whispering?

It can be confusing working out who is better off going to your little one when you first start sleep training. Should it be dad because your little one will want to feed if it’s mum? Or should it be mum because otherwise, they’ll just be hanging on waiting for mum to come in? We explain the best way to go and why.

How to break the feed / sleep association

Your baby wants to feed to sleep and it might be the only way they know how to drift off but for some people in their situation this just doesn’t logistically work anymore. Maybe you have other children you need to get to bed, maybe you are going back to work and need someone else to be able to put your little one down. Whatever the reason, we show you the easiest way to break the feed to sleep association while keeping in the feed before bed.

How to introduce a comfort toy

A comfort toy or cloth can be a great idea as it means your little one has a reassuring item that can help soothe them back to sleep regardless of who they are with or where they are. We talk you through the best approach to getting that attachment happening as fast as possible.

When should I introduce a pillow?

Many a well-meaning older generation family members have suggested that maybe the sleepless toddler would prefer a pillow but when is the right time to introduce one?

Does overnight sleep guidance necessarily mean bedtime sleep guidance?

Not everyone necessarily wants to eradicate the bedtime feed-to-sleep habit but that doesn’t mean you can’t work on the rest of the night and get the overnight wakings resolved. We talk you through why they are different and how you can best approach the two issues separately.

Teaching your older baby to find their dummy

Sleep guidance does not mean you necessarily have to remove the dummy from an older child’s sleep environment, but it will mean that we have to help them learn to replug it themselves! We talk you through the simple ideas that help enormously with this obstacle.

Ideal bedtime routine

Having a bedtime routine is an important part of making sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. This is the ideal bedtime routine that Katie Forsythe recommends.

Ideal nap time routine

It’s not realistic to do a full bedtime routine for every nap but there are certainly some easy ways to ensure that your little one is as calm and ready for their nap as possible.

Nutrition

Developmental Milestones

Breast / Bottle Feeding

Arabic

أفكار لفترات الهدوء للأطفال الذين توقفوا عن أخذ القيلولة (Quiet time ideas for young children who no longer nap)

تقبل فكرة توقف الطفل عن أخذ قيلولة منتصف النهار أمر صعب لجميع الأهالي، ولكن لدينا معلومات مناسبة حول أفضل طريقة لتشجيع وجود فترات هادئة في يوم طفلك يتمكن فيها من الحصول على الراحة التي يحتاجها لإعادة شحن طاقته خلال يومه المزدحم.

كيف تعرف أن طفلك لم يعد بحاجة إلى قيلولة (How to tell when your child no longer needs a nap)

يمكن للأطفال أن يتخلوا عن القيلولة كلياً بين عمر السنتين والخمس سنوات… فكيف تعرف العمر الذي يتخلى فيه طفلك عن القيلولة؟ سنحدثك عن العلامات التي تدلك على ذلك.

نصائح هامة لاسترخاء الأطفال الصغار وقت النوم (Bedtime Wind Down Tips For Young Children)

كلُّنا نعلم أن نظام ما قبل النوم هو أمر شديد الأهمية، ولكن ما هو أفضل ترتيب لتنفيذ النظام؟ وكيف يمكننا مساعدة أطفالنا على الهدوء والاسترخاء حتّى يكونوا مستعدين للنوم بسلاسة في الموعد الصحيح؟

أشباح ما قبل النوم - ما الأسلوب الأمثل؟ (Bedtime Monsters – What’s The Best Approach?)

ما أفضل أسلوب للتعامل مع الأشباح التي يتخيّل الأطفال وجودها؟ هل نمثّل معهم أننا نطرد تلك الأشباح بعيدًا؟ أم الأفضل هو محاولة طمأنتهم بأنه لا توجد أشباح من الأساس؟ يكون الوضع صعبًا عندما تكون هناك لدى الطفل مخاوف غير عقلانية تؤثِّر على هدوئه واسترخائه قبل النوم، ولكن لا داعي للقلق؛ فهذا الفيديو يتضمَّن أفضل الأساليب المقتَرَحة للتعامل مع الخوف من الأشباح.

Hindi

शीर्षक: शांत समय के सुझाव उन बच्चों के लिए जो अब दिन की झप्पी नही लेना चाहते है।(Quiet time ideas for children who no longer nap)

किसी भी माता-पिता के लिए अपने बच्चे की दिन की झपकी के खोने का दुःख मनाना निश्चित रूप से कठिन है, लेकिन हमारे पास शांत समय को प्रोत्साहित करने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका है, जिससे आपके छोटे बच्चे को एक व्यसत दिन को बिताने के लिए आवषक आराम मिल सकता है!

कैसे बताएं कि आपके बच्चे को अब झपकी की जरूरत नहीं है (How to tell when your child no longer needs a nap)

बच्चे ढाई से पांच साल की उम्र के बीच कहीं भी झपकी ले सकते हैं … तो आप कैसे जानते हैं कि आपका बच्चा उस सीमा में कहां फिट बैठता है? हम आपको उन संकेतों के माध्यम से बताएंगे, जिन पर आपको ध्यान देने की आवश्यकता है।

Mandarin

Spanish

Monstruos a la hora de dormir, ¿cuál es el mejor enfoque? (Bedtime monsters - what's the best approach?)

Echar un aerosol anti monstruos o tranquilizar a tu hijo diciéndole que no existen… ¿cuál es el mejor enfoque? Es muy difícil cuando tu hijo tiene miedos irracionales que afectan su sueño, pero te contamos la mejor manera de abordar ese miedo a los monstruos.

Ideas para el tiempo de tranquilidad para niños que ya no duermen una siesta en el día (Quiet time ideas for children who no longer nap)

Hacer el duelo por la pérdida de la siesta diurna de los niños es verdaderamente difícil para cada padre, pero tenemos el secreto de la mejor manera para animar a los niños a tener un tiempo de tranquilidad, para que tenga el descanso que necesita para recargarse en su agotador día.

¿Cómo saber si tu hijo ya no necesita dormir una siesta? (How to tell when your child no longer needs a nap)

Los niños pueden dejar de dormir una siesta en el día en cualquier momento entre los dos años y medio y los cinco… entonces, ¿Cómo puedes saber si tu hijo ya está en esa etapa? En este video te indicamos las señales que debes buscar.

Consejos para que los niños pequeños se relajen a la hora de irse a dormir (Bedtime Wind Down Tips For Young Children)

Todos sabemos que las rutinas a la hora de irse a dormir son importantes, pero ¿cuál es el mejor orden de hacer las cosas y cómo podemos ayudar a nuestros pequeños a relajarse lo suficiente como para que estén listos para acomodarse y dormir por la noche?

Dormir - ¿Qué tanto es necesario entre los 3 y 5 años? (Sleep - How much is needed at age 3-5 years?)

En una edad tan ocupada y tan llena de emocionantes nuevas etapas y avances en el desarrollo, es importante que los pequeños duerman lo que necesitan para poder crecer y prosperar. La pérdida de la siesta ocurre en este momento y es importante saber cómo esto afecta tus expectativas del sueño nocturno de tus hijos.

Cantonese