As new parents, you are told to look out for ‘sleepy cues’ and put your baby down for sleep before they get overtired. Yawning. Eye rubbing. 7-mile stare. Loss of interest in activity. Red eyebrows. Fussiness... Newborn sleepy cues can be quite helpful, but once your baby reaches 3-4 months and beyond, sleepy cues aloneContinue reading "Understanding Baby Yawning"
Is Sleep Training for You?
Sleep expert Lydia Chan helps parents discover if sleep training is the right fit for their family.
Expert Sleep Tips on travelling with your kids this summer
Are you looking forward to an overseas holiday with your children, at the same time nervous about how everyone's sleep may be wrecked from travelling and jet lag? Sharing below a few of my tried and tested tips for a smooth and well-rested holiday as a family. (Swipe right to go through the tips.) HaveContinue reading "Expert Sleep Tips on travelling with your kids this summer"
A simple guide to overcoming Baby Sleep Regressions
You’ve just been telling your friend how great of a sleeper your baby is, then all of a sudden it’s short naps and broken nights all over again. How do you know if your baby is going through a sleep regression… or something else? 🔺First, you’d always want to rule out the possibility of illnessContinue reading "A simple guide to overcoming Baby Sleep Regressions"
Is melatonin safe and effective for sleep?
In a 2022 report issued by CDC in the United States, there is a shocking 530% increase in annual reported cases of Melatonin overdose in children over the past decade. These include unintentional ingestions (94.3%) and otherwise, with most being 5 years old or under. And just between 2018 and 2022, it has been estimatedContinue reading "Is melatonin safe and effective for sleep?"
What is CBT-i?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT for insomnia, or CBT-i) is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia and also the first-line treatment to sought for, before considering the need for sleep supplements or medication. When compared to sleep medication head-to-head, numerous longitudinal studies have shown that CBT-i is more effective in treating insomnia, with more long-termContinue reading "What is CBT-i?"
Night light – good for sleep?
Do you use a night light for sleep? Find out what the latest sciences says about night light and baby sleep.
3 Quick & Easy Sleep-friendly Snacks
Whether you are feeling nibblish before bedtime, or you have a kid who wakes up in the middle of the night from being slightly hungry, here are three sleep-friendly snacks I recommend that will keep your tummy happy without being too heavy or stimulating. (And nope, it’s not hot chocolate milk.) The idea is toContinue reading "3 Quick & Easy Sleep-friendly Snacks"
Am I getting enough sleep?
How much sleep do we really need? This is one of the questions I get asked the most once people know I specialise in sleep.This chart from the National Sleep Foundation, gives the perfect answer to the question. The guidelines were updated a few years ago, with the addition of a new range - “mayContinue reading "Am I getting enough sleep?"
The Sleep Code | Sleep Specialist in Hong Kong 