FAQ

Co-sleeping refers to sharing a bed with your baby and is often confused with room sharing (see below).

According to the American Academy of Paediatrics and their safe sleep guidelines, we do not work with families who practice bed-sharing as it is unsafe.

In addition, when you bed-share, you are not allowing your child to develop the skills to be independent enough to sleep well and learn to self-soothe.

When you are dealing with a newborn, there is usually more than 1 reason why your baby won’t sleep for long periods of time. These include hunger, being under-tired, being overtired or over-stimulated, too long or too short wake times, the sleep environment is not conducive to sleep, and your child needs help to get to sleep and stay asleep. In addition, neurological issues could also be the reason.

Please remember that newborn naps of 20-45 minutes are considered normal.

Yes, you can, and we recommend you do it for at least the first 6 months to reduce the risk of SIDS. Space constraints are also another consideration in Singapore especially if you have multiple kids.

This is a very common myth when it comes to baby sleep, and the answer is no.

A baby who is well-fed, whether with formula or breast milk, can learn the necessary needed to be able to sleep independently and get back to sleep independently.

In addition, we are not as concerned as what you feed your baby, but instead that your child is getting the nourishment they need to flourish!

No, we do not subscribe to the method of “Cry-it-Out” as it does not align with our values.

Crying it out involves you putting your child in their crib awake and then leaving them to cry themselves to sleep without the parent going in and reassuring your child.

Instead, we use a proven, behaviour-based program that has been tried and tested by so many families as well as by sleep consultants ourselves.

This is one of the most asked questions from parents. And yes, there will be some level of crying because of the change of habit.

Unfortunately, there is no magic that can prevent this from happening, but with our program and if implemented correctly with commitment, crying will be kept to a minimum.

We need to remember that children are little personalities and when things don’t go their way, they will let you know in no uncertain terms. And because they haven’t yet mastered the art of communicating effectively, crying is the only way they know how to get their message across.

But rest assured, we will never let you leave your child to cry through the process. We encourage you to support them and reassure them that you are still there for them.

And best of all, as the program runs its course, you will see the tears getting less and the laughs getting more!

Yes, definitely. Helping your little one sleep better is a joint effort by all carers. By helping your child develop the important sleep skills to sleep independently, you help them sleep better under any circumstance and by different caregivers at home. The key to ensuring it is a success while they attend childcare is to be open and communicate with your childcare provider and ensure that your child’s routine remains consistent, both at home and while they are at childcare.

No. Research shows baby signing supports language development and can give a cognitive jumpstart. It builds the framework for communication and often helps spoken vocabulary grow, as it did for the instructor’s own children.

We’ve designed it for busy parents. The weekly sessions are efficient and packed with practical signs you can use immediately. Most families find the hour flies by because it’s an engaging, shared activity that strengthens your bond. It’s an investment that saves you time and stress from daily guesswork.

Both cover the same 6-module curriculum with over 100+ signs. The Online Live course (SGD 160) offers ultimate flexibility to learn from home and also can focus on learning rather than watching over your baby. The In-Person course (SGD 220) adds the benefit of a Parents Circle group for direct support and connection.

You’re not alone! The course uses songs, play, and repetition to make signs stick, and all participants get practical tips for daily integration. Plus, you can purchase the Baby Signs Reference Guide (SGD 15) as a handy visual cheat sheet.

Research shows it takes the same time whether you start at 18, 24 or 36 months – the time it takes is related to your toddlers temperament, not his age. However the incidence of accidents, wetting, soiling and withholding do increase significantly after 36 months.

If you potty train at 18 months or earlier, your toddler will need more assistance from you for a little longer, but they will be independent much sooner. And most toddlers will need help wiping until they are close to 4!

Absolutely. Children in many parts of the world are still potty trained at 12 months or thereabouts. Your toddler will need more help with the process, so I recommend using a flexible approach: a mix of potty training and elimination communication. So parental input & responsibility is greater at this age, but independence and reliable dryness is achieved much earlier.

There are two common risks and issues with letting children do it themselves. The first is that the age range at which they usually do it varies from 3.5 – 5 years and the risk of UTIs, constipation & wetting greatly increases as children get older. The second is the risk of feeling shame. Even if parents are extra careful not to shame a 4 year old still in nappies, they are likely to notice that other children use the toilet and feel ashamed that they need their nappy changed. Besides, we decided to put them in diapers so I firmly believe we should help them out of diapers.