A SCIENCE-BACKED SLEEP RESET FOR VERY WAKEFUL BABIES & TODDLERS (6 – 24+ MONTHS)

BABY SLEEP REVOLUTION™

Help your little one sleep soundly, for longer stretches at night

…WITHOUT any sleep training!

  • Frequent night waking (5+ times a night)?
  • Split nights?
  • Long periods of restlessness?

You’re not alone (some babies and toddlers really are this wakeful!) – and you don’t have to just wait-it-out.

My signature self-led, step-by-step program designed to help you reset and optimise your little one’s sleep, transitioning them into a more restful, predictable sleep pattern – all while continuing to respond to them at night in whatever way works best!

Tell me more! 👉

“BSR is honestly life-changing!”

It was taking over an hour to get my 7 month old to sleep at night, and I considered 6 or less wakes a ‘good night’.

Now, she’s only up 1-3 (normally 2) times at night.

Georgina – I’d just like to say THANK YOU!

– Jessica

Are you struggling with a very wakeful little one and feel like you’ve already tried EVERYTHING? Well, keep watching because this may just be exactly what you’ve been searching for! 

I’m Georgina and I’m an evidence based baby and toddler sleep educator – and I’m sure I don’t have to convince you that life with a very wakeful little one is tough. I’ve been there myself. My little one ranged from wakeful to extremely wakeful in the first year of life, and it’s really hard. 

Not only are you dealing with the effects of NEXT LEVEL sleep deprivation – things like: Brain fog. Struggling to string a sentence together, Making it through to 2pm and then just wishing you could crawl into bed for the rest of the day – and night. Getting snappy and losing patience with those nearest and dearest. And just feeling like a bit of a shell of your usual self. 

If you’re like most of the parents I help, not only are you going to tick a few of these boxes, but you’re probably also feeling pretty stressed, frustrated and confused. 

Struggling to work out why your little one is wakeful – even the doctors are stumped

Worrying that maybe you’re doing something wrong

Wondering if there’s anything else you can do to improve sleep that you haven’t already tried. 

And this is probably the hardest thing, not knowing how much longer you’re going to have to deal with this for.

Your gut is telling you that it shouldn’t be this hard. That there HAS to be a reason for your little one’s wakefulness. 

Everyone keeps telling you to sleep train, but that’s not the answer. Maybe you’re not comfortable with it, or you already tried it and it didn’t work, or it stopped working.

You’re desperate to find a way out. So you can get back to being your usual happy, energetic self and truly enjoy this precious time with your little one. But you just can’t figure out how.

So many parents struggle with this, so I want you to know that firstly, you’re not alone. And that none of this is your fault.

You haven’t done anything wrong. 

Your gut instinct is right. There is an explanation and a solution. 

But the plethora of conflicting advice and the near constant encouragement to sleep train makes it really hard to find.

It’s like searching for a precious gem in a big pile of rubble. Difficult and time consuming at the best of times, near impossible when sleep deprived!

Because of this, most parents end up stuck with no idea what else they can do. Just surviving the days instead of enjoying time with their little one. 

Time they can never get back. 

But now you’re here, it doesn’t need to be that way for you!

If your baby or toddler: 

Wakes frequently at night – hourly every sleep cycle, or even more often for some or all of the night. 

Or they love a 2am party – aka a split night or middle of the night waking. 

Or they sleep lightly or they’re restless – tossing and turning – for long periods at night.

And this has been happening either every night or on and off for many weeks, months, or maybe even longer…

You’re in the right place!

I want you to know that it IS possible to help your little one sleep soundly for decent stretches at night without any form of sleep training. It comes down to science. 

One of the most common causes of excessive night wakefulness in babies and toddlers – and adults too, actually – is something that’s rarely discussed:

Low sleep pressure. 

Sleep pressure is one of the two systems in our body that regulates sleep, and it’s a measure of how sleepy we feel. It’s actually a chemical called adenosine, and it builds up in our brain while we’re awake. The more time we spend awake, the higher our sleep pressure and the sleepier we feel. And then as we sleep, it reduces again.

To sleep soundly at night, we need to build up enough sleep pressure by bedtime. If we don’t, we can have trouble falling asleep, or we can struggle to sleep well at night, or both.

Its pretty logical, right? But it often gets lost in the sea of baby sleep misinformation.

Many people believe babies and toddlers need a lot of sleep, that they should sleep 7pm-7am and have long daytime naps. And while this is true for some, research shows theres actually a really wide variation in sleep needs.

Babies and toddlers aged between 6 and 24 months typically have anywhere from 9 to 16 hours of sleep per 24 hours, including naps! (1)

So every little one is different. Some need a lot of sleep, others are more efficient sleepers and have lower sleep needs.

But as parents we often don’t know this and so we do things like encourage long naps and set relatively early bedtimes thinking it’s necessary. Now this isn’t a problem if your little one has average to high sleep needs, but if they don’t, too much sleep or not enough awake time during the day can make it hard for their sleep pressure to build and can lead to excessive night wakefulness. And sometimes, though not always, it can also cause little ones to have trouble falling asleep or to wake really early.

Most little ones who experience this will just be wakeful for a short period of time, usually a few nights or a week or so, and then they’ll naturally return to a restful sleep pattern without much fuss or help. 

But some, especially those with quite low sleep needs, are more sensitive.

They can easily get stuck in a cycle where after a string of wakeful nights, they catch up on sleep during the day, which reduces their sleep pressure, leading to more wakeful nights. 

Some are wakeful every night while others ride a bit of a sleep roller coaster, cycling between strings of okay or good nights when their sleep pressure does reach an adequate level, and strings of wakeful nights when it doesn’t.

So how do you break the cycle? 

Well, you follow a process to reset and optimise their sleep pattern. So you help transition them out of the wakeful disrupted sleep pattern they’re in into a pattern where their sleep pressure builds to an adequate level by bedtime each night. So they fall asleep quickly and sleep soundly for decent stretches.

The optimal sleep pattern looks different for every child because they all have different sleep needs and they’re all able to stay awake for different lengths of time during the day. So as part of the process, you need to figure out exactly how much sleep they need and when, so you can transition them into the specific pattern that works best for them.

And when you do this, it is honestly life changing! 

Just imagine for a second how it would feel to wake up every morning feeling refreshed with energy to function properly, to get what you need to get done and to enjoy time with your little one.

And imagine going to bed each evening knowing the night ahead will be okay. 

How much better would your life be? 

I want you to know that this is possible and that’s why I’m so excited you’re here, because this is exactly what the Baby Sleep Revolution program is designed to help with!

It’s a one-of-a-kind program that helps parents get sleep back on track, fast and maintain a restful sleep pattern in the months and years ahead. 

And it does this by guiding you through a unique step-by-step process that’s specifically designed to transition your baby or toddler out of that wakeful disrupted sleep pattern and into a consistently restful one within weeks. So you can start sleeping better. Start to feel human again. And feel a whole lot more relaxed and confident in general when it comes to sleep.

To date, over 1000 families have been through the program with life-changing results. And I would love the same for you!

You can find all the details about Baby Sleep Revolution here on this page – how the program works, what’s included, as well as a few really awesome bonuses that are super helpful. There’s also a short video that can help you decide if the program is right right for you, if it’s likely to help in your situation, so definitely give that a watch.

If you have any questions, you’ll also find a whole bunch of FAQs towards the bottom of this page as well. So have a scroll. 

And if Baby Sleep Revolution is a good fit for you, I would love to have you in the program and help you get to a MUCH better place with sleep!

REFERENCES

(1) Galland, B. C., Taylor, B. J., Elder, D. E., & Herbison, P. (2012). Normal sleep patterns in infants and children: A systematic review of observational studies. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 16(3), 213–222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2011.06.001 

82%

report their little one 
wakes significantly less overnight as a result of the program

93%

find their little one 
settles quickly at bedtime and overnight after implementing the program

96%

would recommend the program to other parents struggling with a lot of night wakefulness

83%

say their little one sleeps more soundly / is no longer as restless overnight

82%

of parents feel better rested as a result of participating in the program

80%

of parents report having more energy as a result of the program

Data collected via survey completed by parents 11-12 weeks after starting Baby Sleep Revolution™ (n = 338)

Desperate for sleep, but feel like you’ve already tried EVERYTHING?

If you’re like most parents who land on this page, you’ve probably been dealing with a lot of night wakefulness for a long time – weeks, months, maybe even years 🤯.

And no matter what you do, you still can’t crack the code.

You’ve pretty much tried ALL THE THINGS:

But nothing has worked. Or at least nothing has worked for more than a few days or a week or two.

You’re usually a positive, energetic person…
but right now you’re just so tired.

The sleep deprivation is NEXT LEVEL.

Every morning, you wake up feeling like you’ve been trampled by a herd of elephants. You drag yourself out of bed and stumble through the day in a haze – struggling to function, forgetting why you walked into a room, and finding it hard to stay calm and patient with the people you love most.

You’re beyond exhausted.

Everyone keeps telling you to sleep train – but that’s not the answer.

Maybe you’re not comfortable with it.
Or maybe you tried and it didn’t work (or stopped working).

You’re desperate for a way out.

So you can feel like yourself again.
And actually enjoy this time with your little one… but how?

So many questions playing on repeat in your head…

  • Why is my little one like this?
  • What am I doing wrong? Is it my fault?
  • What else can I try?
  • When will it get better? (…someone tell me there’s a light!!)

Every chance you get you’re Googling, GPT-ing & scrolling for answers – hoping there’s something you’ve missed.

Because deep down, you know there must be a reason your little one is so wakeful.

And if there’s a reason,
maybe there’s a solution…

There is another way…

But all the conflicting advice – and the constant push to sleep train – makes it really hard to find.

It’s like searching for a precious gem in a big pile of rubble.

…difficult and time-consuming at the best of times – near impossible when sleep-deprived!

Because of this, most parents of very wakeful babies and toddlers end up stuck – with no idea what else they can do. Just surviving the days instead of enjoying time with their little one. Time they’ll never get back 😔

But now you’re here, it doesn’t have to be that way for you…

There is a light…!

If your baby or toddler (6+ months):

  • Wakes frequently – 5+ times a night
  • Loves a 2am ‘party’ – aka split nights / MOTN wakings, or
  • ​Sleeps lightly / restlessly – for long periods at night

And it’s been going on for weeks, months, or longer…

…you’re in the right place!

“I’m like a new person!”

Emma’s 15mo girl went from 6+ wakes/night down to 2 wakes/night. After BSR there’s no more hour-long bedtime battles, settling now takes 5 mins, and days are more predictable.

“I feel so much better! I’ve been able to exercise again, and go back to work.”

Bianca’s 9mo girl was waking very frequently – on a good night every hour, on a bad night up to 18-21 times. After doing BSR, she now wakes just twice a night.  

“It has reduced my stress and mum guilt, and made me realise my baby is normal.”

Jess’ 11mo boy was waking up within 30-60 mins of going to sleep and then another 5+ times every night. 
After BSR he wakes just once! 

“It has guaranteed we get a couple of hours alone together as a couple in the evening.”

Before joining BSR, Hannah’s 15mo boy was waking very frequently – every 30 mins – 2 hours all night long and he had to be held for all naps. After BSR, he now naps in his cot and is down to just two wakes / night on average.

“We’ve seen huge, huge wins. We all feel amazing!”

On bad nights Anjelica’s 8mo girl would have long bedtime battles and wake every hour in the middle of the night.
After BSR she wakes just 1-2 times at night and false starts are all but eliminated.

“It changed me & my husband’s life!”

Sara’s 9mo boy went through a major regression at 4 months, waking every 30-60 minutes at night. As a result of implementing the BSR program he went from 15-20 wakes/night down to just 2 wakes/night. 

The secret to restful nights?
…comes down to science!

One of the most common causes of excessive night wakefulness in babies and toddlers (and adults too!) is something you don’t hear about a lot: low sleep pressure.

Sleep pressure (aka ‘sleep-wake homeostasis’) is one of the two systems in the body that regulate sleep. It’s basically a measure of how sleepy we feel.

It’s actually a chemical called adenosine, which builds up in our brain while we’re awake. The more time we spend awake, the sleepier we feel. And then as we sleep, it reduces again.

To sleep soundly at night, we need to build up enough sleep pressure by bedtime. If we don’t, we can have trouble falling asleep, or struggle to sleep soundly at night, or both.

Pretty logical, right?
But the science often gets lost in the sea of baby sleep misinformation.

Many people believe babies and toddlers need a lot of sleep. That they should sleep 7-7 and have long naps.

And while this is true for some, research shows there’s actually a REALLY wide variation in sleep needs.

Babies and toddlers between 6 and 24 months typically have anywhere from 9-16 hours of sleep per 24 hours (including naps).

Galland, B. C., Taylor, B. J., Elder, D. E., & Herbison, P. (2012). Normal sleep patterns in infants and children: A systematic review of observational studies. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 16(3), 213–222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2011.06.001

Every little one is different.

Some need lots of sleep. Others are more efficient sleepers with lower sleep needs.

But most parents don’t know this – so they aim for long naps and early bedtimes, thinking it’s necessary.

This isn’t a problem if your little one has average to high sleep needs. But if they don’t? Too much sleep – or not enough awake time during the day – can make it harder for sleep pressure to build, leading to:

  • Frequent night waking (hourly/every sleep cycle)
  • Split nights (like a 2am party)
  • Long stretches of restlessness or light sleep
  • And sometimes – though not always – trouble falling asleep or early waking.

Some little ones bounce back from this quickly – and return to a restful sleep pattern without much fuss. But others – especially those with lower sleep needs – are more sensitive.

They can get stuck in a cycle. After a string of wakeful nights, they catch up on sleep during the day… which reduces sleep pressure again… leading to more wakeful nights.

Some are wakeful every night. Others ride a ‘sleep rollercoaster‘ – cycling between strings of okay/good nights (when sleep pressure reaches an adequate level), and strings of wakeful nights (when it doesn’t).

How do you break the cycle?
By resetting and optimising their sleep pattern.

When a baby or toddler gets stuck in a very wakeful pattern, their sleep pressure often isn’t building properly during the day. That’s what leads to all those night wakes, split nights or long restless stretches.

The solution is to transition them out of that pattern and into one where their sleep pressure builds to the right level by bedtime – so they fall asleep quickly and sleep soundly for longer stretches.

The tricky part?

There’s no one-size-fits-all sleep pattern.

Every child has their own sleep needs and their own limits on how long they can stay awake during the day.

So the process helps you figure out exactly how much sleep your little one needs – and when.

Then step by step, you guide them into a sleep pattern that works best for them.

…HELLO restful nights! 🙌

Imagine this…
Your little one settles quickly and sleeps soundly, for decent stretches at night…

You go to bed each night knowing the hours ahead will be restful.

And you wake feeling refreshed – with the energy to function properly and actually enjoy the day.

It isn’t some far-fetched dream.
This could be your new normal!

Feel human again

Clear the brain fog. Break free from ‘zombie mode’. Get back to feeling like YOU.

Function properly

Drive the car safely. Get your work done. String together a coherent sentence!

Be the parent you want to be

A calmer, more relaxed version

Enjoy life so much more!

And truly make the most of this precious time.

Introducing
The Baby Sleep Revolution Program

The Baby Sleep Revolution Program

Baby Sleep Revolution™ is my signature self-led sleep reset program for very wakeful babies and toddlers (6+ months).

It guides you through a structured, step-by-step process designed to help you reset and optimise your little one’s sleep pattern, transitioning them into a more consistently restful sleep pattern.

Baby Sleep Revolution follows the same evidence-based framework I use to support families through my personalised Sleep Consultation with Guided Support package, giving you the knowledge, tools and resources to implement the process independently and support better sleep in the months and years ahead.

So you can finally get the rest you need to make the most of life with your little one.

Let’s do this! 👉

“It seriously changed our lives!”

Nadine’s 5mo boy was experiencing bedtime battles, multiple wakes, and long ‘parties’ during the night. Within a week of starting the BSR program, he was sleeping through the night and continues to do so. 

“I’m a doctor and I found the physiology, developmental science and the evidence base behind the program really appealing.”

Sarah’s 5mo girl had been very wakeful her whole life – never waking less than 6 times, which increased at 4 months to around 14 times, sometimes every 30 minutes.
After BSR, wakings reduced back down to just 6 wakes consistently.

“A huge improvement, and I feel like a normal person again!”

Before BSR, Jessica was up every hour, sometimes up to 10 times per night with her 7mo. As a result of doing the BSR program, her LO is down to 1-2 wakes per night on average. 

“I have my sanity. I can function again. I can’t stress how amazing it has been for us!”

Jacqueline’s 6mo girl had been waking up every 30-60 mins all night since about 4 months of age. After doing the BSR program, she now wakes 1-2 times at night, and Jacqueline feels really empowered and confident in managing her sleep going forward. 

“Go for it. It works!”

Kay & Charlie’s 9mo girl had lots of false starts, 2-3 hour long midnight ‘parties’, Kay couldn’t move most of the night because she stayed latched, and they struggled to get her down for naps. 
After BSR, she now settles really quickly, no more false starts, no more night time parties, and she only wakes twice! 

The Baby Sleep Revolution program includes:

  • Lifetime access to the complete Baby Sleep Revolution™ program including four modules of short, easy-to-watch lessons (most < 10 mins), plus sample plans, FAQs and resources. Every lesson also includes captions and a transcript, with references provided for all peer-reviewed studies cited throughout the program.
  • A clear, step-by-step process to help you reset and optimise your little one’s sleep pattern and transition them into a more consistently restful one. You’ll learn how to tailor the process to fit your little one’s individual sleep pattern, needs and circumstances.
  • Practical tools and resources to support sleep now and in the future as your little one’s sleep needs and patterns change over time.
  • BONUS #1: Access to the BSR Question Box inside the program portal where you can ask me (Georgina) general questions about the program content or clarify concepts covered in the lessons.*
  • BONUS #2: Working With Other Caregivers Bundle – additional guidance and resources to help you educate and support other caregivers so they can confidently follow the process when caring for your little one.

*Responses are general in nature. Baby Sleep Revolution is a self-led program doesn’t include personalised guidance. If you would like me (Georgina) to work with you one-on-one to review your little one’s sleep, develop a plan and help you make adjustments, my Sleep Consultation with Guided Support may be a better fit.

Module 1

Understanding the Science Of Sleep

This module gives you the background knowledge you need to confidently work through the process with your little one – so you’re not just following steps, but understanding why they work and how to apply them to your child’s sleep.

In this module you’ll learn:

  • How sleep works – the fundamentals of sleep science and how sleep is regulated in babies and toddlers.
  • What peer-reviewed research tells us about baby and toddler sleep at different ages.
  • How to spot (and ignore) myths and misinformation so you don’t get stuck or overwhelmed by conflicting advice.

Module 2

Resetting + Optimising The Sleep Pattern

This is the ACTION module where we move from understanding to doing – helping your little one transition into a more settled and consistent sleep pattern.

In this module you’ll:

  • Learn the exact step-by-step process you’ll follow to reset and optimise your little one’s sleep pattern and transition them into a more consistently restful one.
  • Follow clear, step-by-step instructions to create a customised sleep pattern reset plan tailored to your child’s individual sleep needs and pattern.
  • Have 24/7 access to the Help Hub – a comprehensive library of example plans, 50+ frequently asked questions and other helpful resources designed to provide you with the information and guidance needed to maximise your success.

BEFORE JOINING: watch the video: ‘Is BSR Right For You?’ (or read the transcript) to learn exactly how the BSR process works and what to expect.

Module 3

Maximising Your Mojo

A short-but-mighty little module designed to help you protect your energy and prioritise your wellbeing so you can make the most of life with your little one.

In this module you’ll:

  • Get practical ideas for finding more time to rest and recharge, even with limited support
  • Learn evidence-based ways to optimise your own sleep
  • Explore simple mindset strategies to help you feel calmer, lighter and more supported through the ups and downs of parenting

Module 4

Maintaining A Restful Sleep Pattern

All the information & tools you’ll need to stay on top of your little one’s sleep going forward, after the initial reset & optimisation process is complete.

In this module you’ll:

  • Learn how to troubleshoot wakefulness if (or when) it arises in the future
  • Access detailed guidance on how to make adjustments and re-optimise your little one’s sleep pattern if they drop a nap, go through a ‘regression’ or experience a change in sleep needs.
  • Learn how to prevent wakefulness or quickly get sleep back on track if they: 
    – Get sick
    – Start daycare/nursery or have a new caregiver
    – Travel or change time zones
    – Are teething
    – Need to adjust to daylight savings/summer time
  • Get a downloadable copy of my guide: ‘Transitioning To Own Sleep Space’ to help your little one into their own bed/room when the time is right.

You only get this time once…

Everyone says it, but it’s true. 

The early months and years are such an important and special time in yours and your little one’s life.

You wouldn’t think twice about calling a plumber if you had a blocked pipe.
Or taking your car to the mechanic if it broke down.

Getting enough sleep is just as important – if not more!
It’s not a luxury, or a ‘nice-to-have’.

It’s essential.
Not just for you, but for the well-being of the entire family.
Because when you get the rest you need, the ripple effect is HUGE.

So don’t wait a minute longer…

Start your journey towards more restful nights today!

Get started today!
The Baby Sleep Revolution™ Program

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • Lifetime access to the complete Baby Sleep Revolution program – including four modules of short, easy-to-watch lessons that guide you through the complete sleep pattern reset and optimisation process
  • Access to a comprehensive library of sample plans, FAQs, guides and other resources to support you during the process and as your little one’s sleep needs change over time

PLUS – these bonuses:

  • Access to the Question Box for general questions about the program and clarification of lesson content*
  • Working With Other Caregivers Bundle to help you educate and support other caregivers involved in your little one’s care

$179 USD

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*Responses are general in nature. Baby Sleep Revolution is a self-led program doesn’t include personalised guidance. If you would like me (Georgina) to work with you one-on-one to review your little one’s sleep, develop a plan and help you make adjustments, my Sleep Consultation with Guided Support may be a better fit.

IMPORTANT:

Baby Sleep Revolution™ has already helped more than 1,000 families reset their little one’s sleep pattern and have more consistently restful nights – and I’d love it to do the same for you.

Like any sleep program, however, it can’t guarantee specific outcomes. That’s why I’ve provided detailed, transparent information about how the program works, who it’s designed for, and when it may not be the best fit – so you can decide whether it’s the right fit for your situation and has a good likelihoood of success.

Please watch the video: “Is BSR Right For You?” below (or read the transcript) and review the Terms & Conditions, including the Refund Policy, before joining.

Can Baby Sleep Revolution help you?

BSR is a unique program designed to address one of the most common causes of frequent night waking: low sleep pressure.

It has changed the lives of so many families – helping them get the rest they need to be able to function properly and make the most of life together.

Because every baby and family is different, it’s important that the program is the right fit for your situation so you can get the best possible results.

To decide whether Baby Sleep Revolution™ is a good fit, go through the checklist below and watch the short video: “Is BSR Right For You?” (or read the transcript).

There’s also a bunch of FAQs at the bottom of this page that can help answer any other questions you may have.

BSR is likely to be a good fit if…

  • Your little one is 6+ months old (corrected/adjusted)
  • ​They’re very wakeful at night – waking 5+ times or wide awake/restless for long periods on some, or all, nights – and have been for many weeks or months.
  • There are no health/developmental concerns – you’ve engaged health professional(s) to investigate and rule out, treat or manage any health-related causes of wakefulness. This article may be a helpful read if unsure.
  • Sleep is your #1 priority. You’re 100% committed to improving the nights – it’s not sustainable to wait for sleep to improve in its own time.
  • You’re comfortable with a self-led approach and feel confident working through the process independently, using the lessons and resources provided.
  • You’ve watched the video: “Is BSR Right For You?” below (or read the transcript) and feel the program is likely to be a good fit for you & your situation.

It’s not for you if…

  • Your little one is under 6 months old (corrected/adjusted)
  • You or your health professional(s) have concerns about your little one’s health or development – this should be investigated, treated or appropriately managed first. If health or developmental factors are likely to be contributing to sleep challenges, my Sleep Consultation with Guided Support may be a better fit as we can take this into account when developing a plan.
  • You’d prefer personalised guidance and support throughout the process rather than working through a self-led program independently (my Sleep Consultation with Guided Support may be a better fit).
  • After watching the video: “Is BSR Right For You?” or reading the transcript, you’re don’t feel the program is a good fit for your situation.
  • Your main goal is for your little one to ‘sleep through the night’ and/or self-settle. BSR is designed to address excessive night wakefulness and transition little ones into a consistently restful sleep pattern – most will still wake overnight for a quick feed or resettle (1–3 times is most common), which is biologically normal and age-appropriate.

If BSR isn’t the right fit…

My self-led course: Baby Sleep Unlocked is a great option if you’re baby is under 6 months, or you’re looking for practical, evidence-based strategies you can implement yourself to support sleep while navigating health or developmental factors that may be affecting sleep.

A Sleep Consultation or Sleep Consultation with Guided Support may be a better fit if you’d like personalised guidance, or if there are health, developmental or other factors that may be affecting sleep.

In this video, I’m going to be helping you decide if Baby Sleep Revolution is right for you. And this is really important because I want to make sure that if you join the program, you’ve got a really good chance of getting a great result. And that really comes down to two things:

Firstly: whether Baby Sleep Revolution addresses the root cause of your little one’s wakefulness.

And secondly: whether the program is a good fit with your lifestyle and parenting approach.

So, Baby Sleep Revolution is designed to address one of the most common causes of excessive night wakefulness: low sleep pressure. But if this isn’t what’s causing your little one’s wakefulness, then the program won’t help. So it’s important to rule out the other possible causes first. And there are two likely ones…

The first is health or developmental causes. 

So basically anything that causes pain or discomfort or impacts functions in the body or brain has the potential to disrupt sleep. Common conditions associated with disrupted sleep include things like sleep disordered breathing, allergies, intolerances and low iron levels. Now, these are just a few examples. It’s important to investigate any possible health or developmental related causes with your healthcare provider as a first step. And if there are any existing conditions, you need to make sure that they are treated or managed and are no longer affecting sleep.

The second possibility to consider is separation anxiety or other stressors. 

Separation anxiety is very natural. Little ones have a biological need to be close to their caregivers for safety and can sometimes become stressed if that need isn’t met. If your little one becomes anxious if they can’t sense you when they stir during the night, they may wake frequently.

If separation anxiety is the reason for their wakefulness, meeting their need for closeness should help them sleep more soundly for longer stretches at night.

If they’re currently in their own room, you could try having them sleep in yours. Either in their own bed, within arms reach or safely bed sharing, if that’s an option for you. If you try this, or you’re already room sharing or bed sharing, and your little one is still very wakeful, restless, or only sleeps when they’re held, then separation anxiety is unlikely to be the cause of the wakefulness, so you can probably rule that out.

Stressful events or changes in a little one’s life also have the potential to affect sleep. Common examples include things like starting daycare, the arrival of a sibling, or any big change in a little one’s life. Research shows that if a parent or trusted caregiver is stressed, a little one can absorb that stress, too. (1-4)

If one of these events or changes coincides with your little one’s wakefulness, it might be the reason for the wakefulness.  Though sometimes these changes can also affect sleep pressure. For example, if a little one starts daycare and has longer than usual naps or goes to bed earlier than usual, that can lead to increased night wakefulness as well.

So those are the two other likely possibilities to consider and rule out first. If you’ve done that, then low sleep pressure becomes the most likely culprit. 

As you may already know, sleep pressure is one of the two systems in our body that helps regulate sleep. It’s basically a measure of how sleepy we feel, and it’s actually a chemical called adenosine, which builds up in our brain while we’re awake. And then as we sleep, it reduces again. 

Every little one needs a different amount of sleep. Research has found babies and toddlers between 6 and 24 months have anywhere from 9 to 16 hours of total sleep per 24 hours (5). That’s naps and night sleep combined. So a very wide range!

Some are just much more efficient sleepers than others. They need a lot more awake time each day for their sleep pressure to build.

For a little one to sleep soundly for decent stretches at night, their sleep pressure needs to reach a high enough level – they need to be tired enough – by bedtime. If it doesn’t, maybe because they’ve slept in or they’ve napped too much or they went to bed too early, for whatever reason, it can lead to excessive night wakefulness – things like:

Frequent night waking (five or more wakes a night, maybe hourly or every sleep cycle) for some or all of the night

Split nights (a 2am party or a middle of the night waking) or 

Extended periods of restlessness, so tossing and turning or sleeping lightly. 

Sometimes they may also wake really early, and some can also have trouble falling asleep at bedtime, though this isn’t always the case because it is possible to have enough sleep pressure to fall asleep quickly, but not enough to stay asleep and sleep soundly.

Now, many little ones who experience this just have a short term blip and then return to a restful sleep pattern without much fuss. But some – especially those who have low sleep needs – are more sensitive. 

They can get stuck in a cycle where after a string of wakeful nights, they’re really tired, so they catch up on sleep during the day, which reduces their sleep pressure and makes it hard for it to build up to an adequate level by bedtime, leading to more wakeful nights.

Some of these little ones are wakeful every night, while others ride a sleep roller coaster and cycle between strings of good nights, when their sleep pressure does reach an adequate level, and strings of wakeful nights when it doesn’t.

If you’re sitting here thinking, “this is totally my little one, I am sure low sleep pressure is the culprit I’ve been looking for”, then Baby Sleep Revolution could be a game changer for you. And it sounds like you’re probably ticking that first box. But as I said at the beginning, the program also needs to be a good fit for you and your family.

So I’m going to explain a little bit more about how the process / the approach works so you can decide whether it’s a good fit for you. 

So basically, Baby Sleep Revolution is designed to help you transition your little one out of the wakeful disrupted sleep pattern they’re in, and into a consistently restful sleep pattern where they sleep soundly for decent stretches at night.

This is known as the Sleep Pattern reset and Optimisation process and it’s a process that’s unique to Baby Sleep Revolution. 

The process works in two ways: firstly by preventing catch up sleep and secondly by ensuring there’s enough awake time over the day for sleep pressure to build to an adequate level by bedtime each night.

This involves doing things like avoiding sleep-ins so having a consistent morning wake time, making sure they don’t nap too much – more than they naturally need to – and usually they’ll also have a bedtime that’s on the later side.

Now exactly what this looks like will be different for every child because they’re all different. And so the process helps you tailor this to your little one’s individual needs. 

It’s important to be aware that this process / this approach does require effort on your part, especially during the initial phase. You can’t just kind of click your fingers and have a great sleeper, unfortunately! 

The initial part of the process – the Sleep Pattern Reset – is temporarily quite tiring. It’s not that dissimilar to the process you’d go through to get over jet-lag. Because your little one won’t be having that catch up sleep during the day, they’re going to be more tired than usual – temporarily – until they start having more restful nights. 

Some little ones can also be more unsettled when they’re tired. And so they may need to be held more often or have lots of interesting activities to do, lots of outdoor. Time to help them stay calm and stretch through to bedtime. And depending on your level of support, it may also be more tiring for you because the days are longer. Now, as I said, this is temporary. It’s usually only like this for a couple of weeks. Once they start sleeping better, it becomes much easier.

So there’s this bit of a hump you need to get over, but once you do, the view on the other side makes it all worth it.

Another thing to be mindful of is that you have to be able to stick to a specific sleep pattern, especially when it comes to morning wake time and bedtime, and in terms of total nap time as well. There is flexibility around when naps happen and how many naps they have. You won’t have to follow a specific nap schedule – it’s more about doing what works best for your little one and you. And naps may be different from day to day too, depending on your plans. So there is a bit of flexibility, but you have to be able to be consistent with the overall pattern because that’s necessary to keep them in a restful pattern. The overall pattern is tailored to your little one though, so you won’t be required to try and get them to fit a particular schedule that doesn’t work. It’s about finding the pattern that works best for them.

You also need to be comfortable with waking your little one and this is necessary to prevent that catch-up sleep. Because when they’re stuck in a disrupted sleep pattern with fragmented nights, letting them catch up on sleep during the day can keep them in that cycle. Now, this may feel counterintuitive, especially since many Western cultures have this belief that you should never wake a sleeping baby. However, in other cultures, like Fijian Indian, for example, it’s normal to wake babies to help them sleep better at night. And similarly, parents often wake older toddlers from naps to avoid bedtime battles. It’s also important to remember that modern environments can be very conducive to sleep. Little ones often sleep in cosy, quiet or dark spaces or in prams or cars and this can encourage them to sleep for longer than they naturally need, affecting their sleep pressure. So gently and respectfully waking your little one can be both helpful and necessary.

Most parents find that once they go through the initial Sleep Pattern Reset and Optimisation process, their little one will settle into a pattern where they just wake a small number of times overnight for a quick feed or resettle. Usually somewhere between 1-3 wakes is common. So the aim is to help you have manageable and restful nights.

So that’s how the program works! As I said, it does require some effort on your part and for this reason it’s a program that’s best suited to parents who really need their little one to sleep well at night. Like it’s the number one priority. 

So if you’re in that boat right now, Baby Sleep Revolution is likely to be an incredibly helpful program!

But if you’re like “sleep could be better, but I’d rather put up with wakeful nights and not have to get up at the same time each day or not have to put them to bed later than I’d like”. Or if you just think the process would be really hard for you for whatever reason, then it’s probably not a good fit. And that’s okay, it’s not right for everyone.

I’ve summarised all of this in a checklist which is up on the screen right now: 

BSR is likely to be right for you if: 

1) Your little one is 6+ months old (adjusted/corrected)

2) They’re excessively wakeful at night (frequent waking/extended periods of wakefulness/restfulness) and have been like this every night or on and off for many weeks, months or longer

3) You’ve ruled out health conditions and separation anxiety/stress as likely causes

4) You understand how the process / approach works and feel it’s a good fit for your situation and family

If you tick these boxes then Baby Sleep Revolution is likely to be right for you!

If you still have any questions then scroll down to the bottom of this page where you’ll find a bunch of FAQs that should have the answers you’re looking for.

I hope this has been really helpful. And if Baby Sleep Revolution is right for you, I’d love to help you get to a much better place!

REFERENCES

(1) Mueller, I., Snidman, N., DiCorcia, J. A., & Tronick, E. (2021). Acute Maternal Stress Disrupts Infant Regulation of the Autonomic Nervous System and Behavior: A CASP Study. Frontiers in psychiatry, 12, 714664. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.714664 

(2) Waters, S. F., West, T. V., & Mendes, W. B. (2014). Stress contagion: physiological covariation between mothers and infants. Psychological science, 25(4), 934–942. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797613518352

(3) Waters, S. F., West, T. V., Karnilowicz, H. R., & Mendes, W. B. (2017). Affect contagion between mothers and infants: Examining valence and touch. Journal of experimental psychology. General, 146(7), 1043–1051. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0000322

(4) Tarullo, A. R., St John, A. M., & Meyer, J. S. (2017). Chronic stress in the mother-infant dyad: Maternal hair cortisol, infant salivary cortisol and interactional synchrony. Infant behavior & development, 47, 92–102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infbeh.2017.03.007

(5) Galland, B. C., Taylor, B. J., Elder, D. E., & Herbison, P. (2012). Normal sleep patterns in infants and children: A systematic review of observational studies. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 16(3), 213–222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2011.06.001

Included Bonuses

A few extras to help you along the way!

With the Baby Sleep Revolution program, you’ll also get two additional resources to help support you through the process and beyond…

Bonus 1

access to the BSR Question Box

While Baby Sleep Revolution is a self-led program, you’ll have access to the BSR Question Box if you need further clarification on the process, lesson content or concepts covered throughout the program.

If something in the lessons, resources or process needs further explanation, simply post your question inside the program portal and I’ll get back to you with an answer.

Please note: Responses are general in nature and personalised coaching is not included. Responses are provided to clarify program content and concepts covered in the lessons and are typically provided within 2 business days.

Bonus 2

Working With Other Caregivers Bundle

If your little one is also cared for by your partner, family members or other caregivers, this bundle provides additional resources to help you explain the process, navigate conversations and support consistency across caregivers.

  • An extra lesson with 7 x proven strategies to help you navigate sleep with other caregivers.
  • A short <10 min video summary you can share with your partner or other caregivers explaining how the program works, the science behind it and how they can support the process.
  • A written PDF summary to send to caregivers – so they have the key information in one place.
  • A sleep tracking sheet to help everyone stay aligned and keep track of sleep throughout the process.

From restless nights to real results – check out these BSR stories…

  • “Go for it. It’s a game changer!”

    Before I found The Baby Sleep Revolution™ program I was honestly at a loss. My 6 month old had been waking 4-6 times a night since she was 3.5 months. I was stressing over sleep schedules and trying to follow wake windows, with no success. I felt like I only had two options: sleep train or no sleep.

    The program has been a game changer. She now falls asleep within 10 minutes every time and wakes twice on average overnight so we consistently all get a good night’s sleep. Thank you Georgina!!
    Claire

  • “I finally feel like we know what we’re doing.”

    My daughter was almost 3 when we joined the Baby Sleep Revolution™ program. We’d been dealing with frequent waking and split nights for years and were exhausted.

    We joined the program a month ago and this week alone she’s slept through the night every night except one. It’s been glorious! So grateful for this program. 
    Samantha

Hey, I’m Georgina!

And I’m here for pretty similar reasons to you… only I’m at the other end of the tunnel (where the light is!) now.

I know what it’s like to dread the nights and struggle through the days in a foggy haze…

When my little one was 9 months, he started waking EVERY sleep cycle at night. The sleep deprivation was so severe, I could barely function. It didn’t take long for me to hit breaking point. 

But unlike most parents in this kind of situation, I was lucky. I found a way out.

Being a science nut, I’d already done a lot of reading and research on sleep and had discovered an evidence-backed way of helping very wakeful little ones sleep better that also allowed me to continue responding at night.

So when my baby began waking really frequently and things didn’t improve again on their own, I decided to apply what I’d learnt.

And after just a few weeks, he went back to sleeping decent stretches and waking for just two quick feeds a night. The fog lifted and I felt human again! It was honestly life-changing!

“This time in our lives is so precious – no parent should have to deal with this level of stress and exhaustion for any longer than they already have”

Which is why I love doing what I do – helping parents struggling with (a lot of) wakefulness.

If you’re in the trenches right now, I’d love to help you get to a much better place – so you can enjoy parenthood, and life in general, a whole lot more!

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The Baby Sleep Revolution Program

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • Lifetime access to the complete Baby Sleep Revolution program – including four modules of short, easy-to-watch lessons that guide you through the complete sleep pattern reset and optimisation process
  • Access to a comprehensive library of sample plans, FAQs, guides and other resources to support you during the process and as your little one’s sleep needs change over time

PLUS – these bonuses:

  • Access to the Question Box for general questions about the program and clarification of lesson content*
  • Working With Other Caregivers Bundle to help you educate and support other caregivers involved in your little one’s care

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*Responses are general in nature. Baby Sleep Revolution is a self-led program doesn’t include personalised guidance. If you would like me (Georgina) to work with you one-on-one to review your little one’s sleep, develop a plan and help you make adjustments, my Sleep Consultation with Guided Support may be a better fit.

Got a question? Find it here in the Frequently asked questions

Both Baby Sleep Unlocked and Baby Sleep Revolution are based on the same evidence-based sleep science principles, but they are designed for different situations.

Baby Sleep Unlocked is a self-led evidence-based course that helps you support your little one’s natural sleep regulation system and build strong sleep foundations. It’s a great place to start – especially if your baby is still quite young (under 6 months), though the strategies can also be applied to support older babies and toddlers.

Baby Sleep Revolution is a self-led sleep reset program designed specifically for very wakeful babies (6+ months) and toddlers who are waking 5+ times, or wide awake or restless for extended periods and night and need a more structured process to transition into a more consistently restful sleep pattern.

If you’re unsure which option is the best fit, review the suitability information on this page or get in touch.

Great question! Firstly, if you haven’t already, watch the video: ‘Is BSR Right For You?’ here on this page (or read the transcript) because I explain low sleep pressure in more detail and help you go through the other possibilities. But essentially, when a little one is very wakeful at night and has been for some time – many weeks, months, maybe even years – it’s usually due to one (or a combination) of the following:

1) Health / developmental factors

Anything that causes pain or discomfort, or affects systems in the brain or body has the potential to disrupt sleep. This article includes examples of some of the most common conditions that have been found to be associated with disrupted sleep. It’s important to investigate possible health or developmental related causes with your healthcare professional and ensure any conditions are treated/managed and are no longer likely to be affecting sleep as a first step. 

2) Separation anxiety / other stressful events or situations

Separation anxiety is a common cause of stress in little ones – especially in older babies and toddlers – and some little ones have a stronger need to be close to their parent or caregiver than others at night. If your little one sleeps well when they’re close to you (safely bed sharing or room sharing within arm’s reach) but not if they’re in their own room, then separation anxiety may be the cause of the wakefulness. If they’re wakeful regardless of where they sleep, then it’s unlikely to be separation anxiety causing the wakefulness. Stressful events or situations – can also affect sleep. Common examples include starting daycare, changes in caregivers, the arrival of a new sibling, or some other big change or stressful situation in a little one’s life. Research has also found that if a parent or trusted caregiver is stressed, a little one can absorb / experience that stress themselves.

3) Low sleep pressure

This is a very common cause of excessive night wakefulness. And if you’ve ruled out the other two possible reasons, this is the most likely reason for your little one’s wakeful nights.

If a little one’s sleep pressure doesn’t reach an adequate level by bedtime – meaning they’re not quite tired enough when they first go to bed – they can become very wakeful at night. This can manifest as frequent waking, or being wide awake or restless for extended periods during the night. Some little ones may also take a long time to fall asleep at bedtime, though many don’t have this issue.

It’s very common for little ones to have enough sleep pressure to fall asleep quickly, but not enough to sleep soundly for decent stretches overnight. You might also find that they wake early – for example, around 4am.

While many little ones naturally return to a more manageable sleep pattern with little help, some get stuck in a cycle where they’re wakeful every night, or they ride a ‘sleep rollercoaster’ and cycle between strings of ‘good’ nights and strings of wakeful nights.

Sleep pressure can be the reason for your little one’s wakefulness even if they don’t nap that much during the day compared to other babies, or even if they don’t sleep that much overall. In fact, little ones who don’t need much sleep (who have lower sleep needs) need more awake time, not less, for sleep pressure to build to the level needed for restful nights.

They can be quite sensitive – even just 15-30 minutes too much sleep / not enough awake time can be enough to lead to very wakeful nights. Finding the right pattern for your little one – one that has just enough awake time for sleep pressure to build – is key to improving sleep in these situations.

So, if you’ve ruled out the first two possibilities – health conditions and stress – then low sleep pressure is the most likely reason for your little one’s wakefulness. And sometimes it can be a combination of more than one factor.

It’s quite common for little ones to have enough sleep pressure (be tired enough) to fall asleep quickly at bedtime, but not enough to stay asleep and sleep soundly for decent stretches, throughout the night. So your little one may fall into this category!

In surveys, about half of parents who do BSR report that their little one had trouble falling asleep at bedtime before joining the program. The other half didn’t.

The most common signs of low sleep pressure overnight are frequent waking (5+ times), or extended periods of being wide awake (aka split nights) or restlessness/sleeping very lightly. Some little ones are wakeful for most or all of the night, while others sleep well for part of the night and are just wakeful for a period of the night. So they might sleep well for the first 5 hours, and then they’re really wakeful after that, or they may have a lot of false starts/wakefulness at the beginning and then settle down as the night goes on. Or they may be wakeful in the middle of the night. 

Sleep resistance or taking a long time to fall asleep can be another sign of low sleep pressure, as can early morning waking – but not every little one experiences these things. 

If your little one is very wakeful during the night, and you don’t have any concerns about health/development (or health factors are unlikely to be affecting sleep) then low sleep pressure is likely to be the cause, even if they fall asleep relatively quickly at bedtime.

Some little ones are wakeful every night, while others ride a ‘sleep rollercoaster’ – cycling between good days/nights and wakeful ones. 

When a little one has an inconsistent sleep pattern it can be really confusing and frustrating for us parents. We think: “They’re definitely CAPABLE of sleeping for 11 hours overnight. They do it sometimes. Why can’t they do it every night?” Or we’re like: “They napped for nearly 3 hours the other day, why won’t they do that today?”

But these ‘good’ days are often a bit of an illusion. 

When a little one is riding a sleep rollercoaster, they cycle between wakeful phases and catch-up phases. So after a string of wakeful nights, they’re usually really tired – their sleep pressure is high – so they catch up on sleep with a long nap or a solid night’s sleep, or both. Once they’ve caught up, they then fall back into a more wakeful phase, repeating the cycle.

Looking at a ‘good’ day/night in isolation can be misleading. It might seem like they need / or are capable of having 14 hours of sleep in a 24 hour hour period, but some of that will be catch-up sleep. You’ll probably find that on wakeful days/nights, they typically have much less sleep (e.g. 9-11 hours of total sleep) or they have poorer quality, fragmented sleep overnight (which can make it really hard to know how much they’re having!). And so in reality, their true sleep needs probably fall somewhere in between this range.

Over 1000 parents have gone through the Baby Sleep Revolution program since it first launched, and from observations it’s common to see this kind of disrupted sleep pattern. 

Parents often think (and hope!) their little one needs more sleep than they do in reality. But they find that once they reset and optimise their little one’s sleep pattern, and they’re in a consistently restful pattern where they’re sleeping soundly for decent stretches at night, they typically end up having somewhere between about 10-12 hours of sleep per 24 hours, give or take.

So if you’re seeing a lot of variation in sleep from day to day, it’s likely you’re in a similar situation, especially if you’ve already ruled out the other common causes of excessive night wakefulness – health and separation anxiety/stress. If this is the case, Baby Sleep Revolution is likely to help you get to a much better place too! 

If you haven’t already, watch the video: ‘Is BSR Right For You?’ here on this page (or read the transcript) to learn more about exactly how the program works and if it’s a good fit for you and your situation. If it is, I’d love to help you get to a much better place!

Sleep needs reduce over time as little ones grow and develop. Research shows a steady decline in overall sleep duration in the first couple of years of life. Sometimes this reduction can happen quite suddenly too – for example, a large systematic review^ found that babies aged 3-4 months were reported to sleep about an hour less on average compared to newborns.

It’s common for parents to have a little one who was sleeping well / in a manageable and predictable pattern, who suddenly becomes very wakeful. In a poll of parents in the Baby Sleep Revolution™ program about half (49%) reported their baby first became very wakeful at 3-4 months – and they had quite a typical sleep pattern / would have been considered to have average sleep needs prior to that.

Of course, it’s important to rule out health-related causes of excessive night wakefulness, as well as separation anxiety or stress in general, but if you’ve done that, low sleep pressure is probably the most likely cause. While anyone can struggle with low sleep pressure, it is more of a common issue amongst those who don’t need a lot of sleep to begin with.

‘Low sleep needs’ is a range, so you may find that your little one needs less sleep than the average baby, but more than others. The program is designed to help you figure out the optimal sleep pattern that works for your little one. The aim is to find the maximum amount of sleep that still results in restful nights.

^ Galland, B. C., Taylor, B. J., Elder, D. E., & Herbison, P. (2012). Normal sleep patterns in infants and children: A systematic review of observational studies. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 16(3), 213–222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2011.06.001

No. Baby Sleep Revolution is designed to address excessive wakefulness caused by lower than optimal sleep pressure. It won’t work if the wakefulness is caused by something else. 

It’s very important to investigate and rule out or treat any possible health-related causes of wakefulness with your healthcare professional as a first step. If you’ve already done this but still have concerns or a gut feeling something isn’t right, keep investigating until you’re confident there’s no health-related cause/s. You know your little one best!

While you wait, my course – Baby Sleep Unlocked – may be a good option! It can help you support sleep and settling with practical, evidence-based strategies, while you’re looking into health-related causes.

Alternatively, if you’d like personalised guidance, a Sleep Consultation or Sleep Consultation with Guided Support is also an option. We can factor in your little one’s individual circumstances, consider any health or developmental factors, and take a more gradual approach where appropriate.

If Baby Sleep Revolution is your preferred option, but your little one has a health condition that is likely to be affecting sleep and is not yet treated / managed, wait until it has been addressed. Once addressed, you may find their sleep improves and you don’t need to do anything else. But if you do need help, Baby Sleep Revolution will be here.

No. Baby Sleep Revolution is not a sleep training program.

The process does not involve leaving your little one to cry, removing your usual ways of responding overnight, delaying your response or teaching independent settling.

Instead, it focuses on resetting and optimising your little one’s sleep pattern – so that sleep pressure is able to build to an adequate level by bedtime each night so the nights are much more consistently restful.

You can continue responding to your little one at night in whatever way works best – including feeding to sleep, and co-sleeping / bed-sharing (following safe sleep guidelines) if that’s what works for you and your little one.

Before joining, be sure to review the checklist and watch the video ‘Is BSR Right For Me?’ (or read the transcript). This will help you understand exactly how the process works so you can feel confident the program is likely to be a good fit.

Great question! There are some really good, evidence-based alternatives to sleep training out there (my Baby Sleep Unlocked course is one of them!) and many of them focus on supporting the body’s natural sleep regulators, including sleep pressure.

If you’ve already tried a program or approach like this and it hasn’t worked – maybe you saw some glimpses of improvement, but then the wakefulness returned – Baby Sleep Revolution is still very much worth considering!

I’ve had so many parents join BSR after unsuccessfully trying another approach that focused on supporting sleep pressure and they’ve been able to get an amazing improvement!

This is because some little ones – especially those with low sleep needs – are wired a bit differently, and it’s often not enough to just make general changes to support sleep, they require a very specific approach to ensure their sleep pressure builds to an adequate level by bedtime each night, which is what Baby Sleep Revolution focuses on.

Before joining, be sure to review the checklist and watch the video ‘Is BSR Right For Me?’ (or read the transcript), so you know the program is likely to be a good fit in your situation.

No. Baby Sleep Revolution is designed for little ones who are 6 months or older (corrected/adjusted).

The reason is that, in the early months, sleep is still changing rapidly and there are often many factors that can contribute to wakefulness, including developmental changes, changing sleep needs and health-related factors.

As little ones get older, it becomes more likely that any health-related causes of wakefulness have been investigated, ruled out or appropriately managed – which is important before starting a self-led sleep reset process like Baby Sleep Revolution.

The process itself is also generally easier once little ones are older, as they’re usually able to stay awake for longer periods during the day and have a more established nap pattern. While every little one is different, these factors can make it easier to implement the process.

If your little one is 6+ months, is very wakeful at night, and health-related causes have been ruled out or appropriately managed, Baby Sleep Revolution may be a good fit.

In the meantime, if you’re looking for a self-led option, Baby Sleep Unlocked may be a great place to start. It provides evidence-based strategies to support sleep and settling and may be all you need to get to a much better place!

Alternatively, if you’d like personalised guidance, a Sleep Consultation or Sleep Consultation with Guided Support may be a better fit. We can take your little one’s age, individual circumstances and sleep pattern into account when developing an appropriate plan.

Not at all! Baby Sleep Revolution is designed to help little ones aged anywhere from 5 months all the way up to preschool age.

The oldest child I’ve had in the program was 4 years old and she had been really wakeful ever since the 4 month regression – as you can imagine, her poor parents were beyond exhausted! But it didn’t take long for them to see the light – in just a couple of weeks she was sleeping through the night! (STTN is a more common outcome amongst older toddlers/pre-schoolers).

It’s also quite common for little ones to be quite good sleepers in the first couple of years, and then suddenly begin resisting sleep at bedtime or waking a lot at night in toddlerhood. Often this happens when they get close to dropping their last nap, which can start to really interfere with sleep pressure in the lead up to bedtime and they fall into a chronically disrupted sleep pattern.

Regardless of whether your little one’s wakefulness is a relatively new thing, or it has been a challenge for a really long time, Baby Sleep Revolution is definitely worth considering!

Before joining, be sure to review the checklist and watch the video ‘Is BSR Right For Me?’ (or read the transcript), so you know the program is likely to be a good fit in your situation.

It’s not, I PROMISE!!

There are many different methods of sleep training, but they all work in the same way – they all require parents to either not respond, delay their response or not respond in the way their little one wants (e.g. patting them instead of picking them up or feeding them) at night. 

The aim of sleep training is to extinguish the connection the baby’s brain makes between calling out at night and getting a response. So essentially, the baby learns that when they call out, they don’t get a response (or don’t get the response they desire), so they stop calling out. Sleep training requires little ones to sleep in a separate room to their parent(s), and parents are advised not to respond during the night. For this reason it’s not typically compatible with room sharing, bed sharing or overnight feeds.

Baby Sleep Revolution works completely different to sleep training / behavioural sleep interventions. It focuses on supporting the body’s natural sleep regulation system, to ensure a little one is tired enough – that their sleep pressure reaches an adequate level – by bedtime to fall asleep quickly and sleep soundly, for decent stretches at night. The program involves following a process to reset and optimise their sleep pattern – to transition them out of the disrupted pattern they’re in, into a consistently restful sleep pattern. Most little ones still wake at night a small number of times after the process (1-3 wakes is typical, though it may be a little more if they’re bed-sharing and breastfeeding) – and parents are encouraged to respond in whatever way works best for them and their little one. Feeding to sleep and safe bed-sharing (if relevant/preferred) are 100% supported!

It’s important to be aware that while BSR works completely differently to sleep training, transitioning a little one into a more restful sleep pattern still requires effort. Unfortunately we can’t just click our fingers and have a great sleeper!

Although the process is relatively straightforward, it is (temporarily) tiring – kind of similar to overcoming jet lag. There’s a bit of a ‘hump’ you need to get over to reset the sleep pattern. For this reason, it’s best suited to families who really need to improve the nights – and don’t want to just ‘wait it out’.

To learn more about exactly how the BSR process works, and whether it’s a good fit for you and your situation watch the video: ‘Is BSR Right For Me?’ here on the program page (or read the transcript).

No, the program doesn’t include any personalised coaching or guidance.

If you’d like personalised guidance and practical support as you reset and optimise your little one’s sleep pattern, have a look at my Sleep Consultation with Guided Support package.

Usually, yes! Lots of families in the program have little ones who attend daycare or nursery, or are cared for by others. 

If you’ve watched the “Is BSR Right For Me?” video, you already know how the program works – by preventing catch-up sleep and ensuring enough awake time during the day. If your little one sleeps too much or doesn’t have enough awake time, it can be harder for sleep pressure to build by bedtime. So it’s important that caregivers work with you to follow the process. They’ll need to maintain a consistent morning wake time, monitor nap lengths and timings (with some flexibility), and stick to a regular bedtime (if relevant). If naps differ on daycare days – which is quite common – you may need to adjust wake times or bedtime to stay on track.

Ensuring caregivers are on board usually just requires engaging with them before starting the process, so they understand what’s needed and why. Most parents find this is all that’s needed.

There is a BONUS ‘Working With Other Caregivers’ bundle which includes specific resources to help you with this:

  • A specific lesson with tips and guidance (many from parents who’ve been through the process) on working with caregivers.
  • A short video and a written summary you can share with caregivers, explaining the program, the research behind it, and how they can help you achieve a great result.
  • A tracking sheet to help caregivers record sleep, giving you visibility so you can adjust if needed.

The only time the program may be challenging is if a caregiver is unwilling to cooperate – for example, if they let your little one sleep as long as they like (leading to catch-up sleep) or if they’re not honest about the sleep they’ve had, making it hard for you to make necessary adjustments. If you’re unsure, have a chat with your child’s caregiver/s before joining.

Bedsharing is great for some, but not everyone can do it safely, and not everyone sleeps well with their little one right beside them! When you have a very wakeful little one, you do what’s necessary to maximise sleep, and sometimes that can mean bedsharing, even when you’d prefer not to. This program can’t guarantee your little one will sleep soundly in their own bed/room for the entire night. However, most parents find that once their little one is in a consistently restful sleep pattern, they can start the night in their own bed/room, and then they either stay there until morning or they bedshare for the last stretch or two of the night. It really comes down to what works best for you and your little one – every child and family is different.

If this transition is something you’re thinking about now – or in the future – the program also includes a bonus downloadable guide: ‘Transitioning To Own Sleep Space’ to help you transition your little one to their own bed/room when the time is right.

While feeding/nursing to sleep is 100% supported in the program, at some point in time you may want – or need – to night wean.

Night weaning can be a difficult process if a little one is very wakeful at night, so Baby Sleep Revolution can often help make the night weaning process easier, because less wakes = less resettles. How easy the night weaning process is comes down to the individual and the situation though – some have a very strong preference for feeding to sleep. So there’s no guarantee. Night weaning tends to get easier as little ones get older, with most experts recommending parents wait until 18+ months if possible.

If you’re struggling with a lot of wakefulness, making changes to reduce that as a first step usually helps a lot. The night weaning process is far less daunting when you’re only having to resettle a few times overnight. After going through the program, many parents actually find that once their little one is sleeping for decent stretches and resettling quickly, they’re okay to continue feeding at night for a while longer. Sometimes it’s the number of resettles that’s the issue, not the settling method.

When you’re ready to night wean, I also have a comprehensive Gentle Night Weaning Guide that can help guide you through the night weaning process. This is available to purchase in addition to this program – look out for a special deal at checkout!

Baby Sleep Revolution has a strong track record of helping parents achieve successful outcomes, and I’d LOVE it to do the same for you. It’s important to be mindful however, that participation in the program does not guarantee a result. While the program is focused on helping as many parents as possible get a great improvement, results may vary and these variations are usually due to factors outside of our control (e.g. a participant’s ability to execute the process, illness/health, temperament etc.).

Detailed and transparent information about how the program works and who it is and isn’t suitable for is provided here on the program page to help you make an informed decision about whether the program is likely to work in your situation and be a good fit for you and your family. Please ensure you watch the video: “Is BSR Right For You?” (or read the transcript) on this page and review the Terms & Conditions, including the Refund Policy, before joining.

Most parents start to see improvements in the nights within a week or two of starting the process, sometimes even within days. The nights usually become consistently restful within a few weeks, and then it’s a matter of fine-tuning to fully optimise the sleep pattern. 

The entire Sleep Pattern Reset + Optimisation process typically takes around 4-6 weeks in total to complete, however it can take longer if a little one gets sick during the process (because the process needs to be paused), or if the process isn’t followed consistently for any reason. 

The program has been designed to be as short and efficient as possible – because I know sleep deprivation doesn’t play very nicely with attention span or brainpower!

In saying this, it’s really important – especially as this is a self-led process – to make sure you have the foundational knowledge and follow the process correctly to avoid getting stuck along the way.

There are a little over 4 hours of core lessons in total, broken down into bite-sized videos, most under 10 minutes. Families often say they find them really interesting and easy to watch, and most usually watch it over a few days or a week at most.

I recommend families complete Module 1 and 2 (roughly 2.5 hours of content) before our initial consultation, that way you’ll have the foundations and a good understanding of the process and we can focus on creating your plan. There is an express version of Module 1 if you already have a pretty good understanding of general sleep science.

You can also just listen to the audio if you prefer (though some visuals in Module 2 are helpful to see if you have the ability) and each video has a transcript underneath it too.

Yes and no. Some elements of the approach require consistency – like waking your little one at the same time each day for example – other aspects, such as the timing and location of naps, are much more flexible.

The aim is to get your little one into a consistently restful sleep pattern, and keep them there. To do that, their sleep pattern needs to be pretty consistent from day to day so that their sleep pressure is able to build to an adequate level by bedtime each night. The exact sleep pattern looks different for every baby and toddler though – the BSR process is designed to help you find the optimal pattern that works for your child. You will not be required or encouraged to follow a pattern that doesn’t work.

The program is best suited to parents who are really struggling with sleep deprivation – who are happy to stick to a pattern in order to have restful and predictable nights. If you’re coping okay with the night wakefulness right now, or you really don’t like the idea of sticking to a specific pattern, the program may not be a good fit for you.

To learn more about exactly how the process works and decide whether it’s likely to be a good fit for you and your family, make sure you watch the video: ‘Is BSR Right For You?’ (or read the transcript) here on the program page.

Absolutely! Many parents of twins have gone through the program and achieved great results. And many parents use it to improve the sleep patterns of more than one child – for example: they might join because their 8 month old is very wakeful, but then also apply it to their wakeful 3 year old. 

Because every child is different in terms of their sleep needs and sleep pattern, it’s unlikely any two children will have the exact same sleep pattern – even twins! This means that you may not be able to have them nap or go to bed at the same time. They may also wake at different times in the morning. Often it’s possible to align one of these things, but not two or three. The program includes an extra video that can help you align – or stagger – parts of their sleep patterns (e.g. have them go to bed at the same time, or half an hour apart) if that’s what works best for you.

The other thing to consider is the logistics and whether you have enough support to help you during the process. Some parents get around this by focusing on one child first, then the other. Or – if you have enough support – you could apply it to both at the same time. 

To get a better idea of exactly how the process works and whether it will be a good fit for you and your situation, watch the video: ‘Is BSR Right For You?’ (or read the transcript) here on the program page.

Rather than offering big discounts or running urgency-based sales, I keep the program at an accessible everyday price so families can join it whenever they need help.

I may occasionally offer small special offers. Join my email list and follow me on TikTok and Instagram to hear about these.

The sooner you get started, the closer you’ll be to better nights.

But every situation is different and there are a number of factors to consider. Travel (especially to quite a different timezone) can disrupt sleep, but equally, being in a different place – especially if there are lots of new things to see/do, or people who can help you out, can be a good thing – it can make the initial part of the process a bit easier sometimes because – just like jet lag, it’s easier to stay awake and push through the day when there’s interesting things to see and do. It also depends on how long you’re going to be away for, whether you’re changing time zones etc. 

I’d recommend joining now and watching the Module 1 and Module 2 lessons – then you can decide whether to start right away, or wait until you’re back.

Moving house is a big, and often stressful, process! For this reason, I’d recommend waiting until you’ve moved and things have settled down before starting the process.

You are most welcome to gift BSR to a parent, however it’s important to be sure the program is a good fit for them / their situation.

I recommend sending them a link to this page so they can have a look first, and offering to pay if they decide it’s a good fit.

I don’t have specific gift-cards / codes, so your payment details will need to be used when booking (please ensure the purchase is made using their email address though, so login details and communications are sent to them).

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The Baby Sleep Revolution Program

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  • Lifetime access to the complete Baby Sleep Revolution program – including four modules of short, easy-to-watch lessons that guide you through the complete sleep pattern reset and optimisation process
  • Access to a comprehensive library of sample plans, FAQs, guides and other resources to support you during the process and as your little one’s sleep needs change over time

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  • Access to the Question Box for general questions about the program and clarification of lesson content*
  • Working With Other Caregivers Bundle to help you educate and support other caregivers involved in your little one’s care

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*Responses are general in nature. Baby Sleep Revolution is a self-led program doesn’t include personalised guidance. If you would like me (Georgina) to work with you one-on-one to review your little one’s sleep, develop a plan and help you make adjustments, my Sleep Consultation with Guided Support may be a better fit.

I acknowledge the Turrbal, Yuggera and Waka Waka people as the ongoing custodians of the lands where Georgina May Sleep is based, to the north west of Meanjin (Brisbane). I recognise their continuing connection to the lands and waters, and acknowledge that they never ceded sovereignty. Always was, always will be. I thank them for protecting the beautiful towering eucalypts, the native grasses, the families of birds, the reptiles, the insects, and the delightful wallabies and koalas (who inspire me every day with their responsive parenting practices!) over many thousands of generations. I am so incredibly grateful to be able to help parents around the world and do my bit to change the way society approaches sleep for the better from such a special – and magical – place. I pay my respects to Elders past and present, and extend my respects to all First Nations people visiting this website.

Results vary and depend on many factors including but not limited to a parent/caregivers ability to implement guidance effectively and consistently, the cause/s of any wakefulness and whether or not a little one’s wakefulness is excessive or their natural ‘normal’.

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