Sleep has always been, and will likely continue to be, a bit of a mystery. From an evolutionary standpoint, it seems like something that we should have abandoned a few hundred thousand years ago. The fact that we fall into a near unconscious state for a third of our day, every day, leaving us vulnerable … [Read more…]

As a professional sleep consultant, I hear the term “regression” used in regards to just about every imaginable circumstance. Essentially, if baby doesn’t sleep well for a couple of nights, parents start dropping the ‘R’ word. Some people subscribe to the idea that there’s an eight month regression, a 9 month regression, a 1 year … [Read more…]

Let’s talk about 3-year old children today. Here are some nice things which can help your little one relax and settle down for a restful sleep. Include them in your nap or bedtime routine. simply choose some points from this list and use them for every sleep situation. 1. Close physical contact – Mild stretching … [Read more…]

Beautiful summer days! Summer is my favourite season and we are really enjoying every single warm day! Howerver, for some babies and small children hot weather can be a bit difficult. I have prepared some tipps for you to make hot weather easier for your child. 1. Close blinds completely as soon as the sun … [Read more…]

Developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, a very intensive study was conducted by 13 of the top leading professionals in the field and based upon their findings, here are the new sleep guidelines for infants, children and teens. Infants 4 to 12 months – 12 to 16 hours of sleep every 24 hours … [Read more…]

Let’s talk about travelling by plain with children. 1. Accept the fact that travelling with children cannot be as relaxing as travelling alone. If before you could have spent the whole time reading your favourite book or watching a movie, now when you have children travelling will be rather hard work. But accepting this fact … [Read more…]

Let’s talk today about life after sleep training. You had great success and your baby is finally sleeping through the night. Congratulation! You did good job! Unfortunately, nothing in parenting is permanent. Sleep is such a sensitive issue, it can be influenced by a great number of factors. It could be travelling, sickness, teething, guests … [Read more…]

Let’s talk about travelling today! 1. Try to arrange your holidays in a way that your child’s sleep is not affected. If it is not always possible to have a nap in a cot, let them sleep in the stroller. Any nap is better than no nap. 2. Do not let them stay awake too … [Read more…]

It’s time for presents – 33% discount for your sleep package! Christmas is over but it is not too late to make your child the best present ever – good sleep! 1 year ago we finally decided to end our sleepless nights and help our son to sleep through the night all by himself. This … [Read more…]

Sleep Consultants? Who are they and what is so special about them? These are 2 top questions I here almost every day from different people. I decided to devote the whole post to it and explain my work. 1. I do not give a single consultation. I work hand-to-hand with each family minimum 2 weeks. … [Read more…]

Elena’s Sleep Champions will be present at this year’s Let’z go local fair October 1st and 2nd at Rotondes near Luxembourg Gare! I will be available for two full days to personally answer all your questions and give you advice on your baby’s healthy sleep. I am looking forward to meeting you and your family! … [Read more…]

It’s again time for this month’s Elena’s Sleep Champions Coffee Hour, this time at the Danish Deli in Luxembourg City! Everyone is welcome and please feel free to bring your children. Spend your time in cozy atmosphere and get to know the essentials of baby sleep! Limited places. Registration required (info@sleepchampions.net)

Win a free sleep consultation to help your child become a Sleep Champion! Dear parents! The summer has officially begun! After all these cold and rainy days we are so much in need of nice weather and a lot of sun! Just like many families desire restful nights after waking up over and over again … [Read more…]

Exciting news! I’ll be online for an hour next Wednsday (15.06) from 8 pm to 9 pm (CET) for my first Q&A session for my Facebook friends. I will be on hand to answer all your questions about your little one’s sleep! Like my page, log on and join me next Wednsday! You can contact … [Read more…]

Elena’s Sleep Champions is organizing a monthly Coffee hour at the Coffee Shop Ready in Limpertsberg!!! Everyone is welcome and please feel free to bring your children. Spend your time in cozy atmosphere and get to know the essentials of baby sleep! Limited places. Registration required (info@sleepchampions.net)