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 aloneContinueContinue reading “Understanding Baby Yawning”
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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.) HaveContinueContinue 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 illnessContinueContinue 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 estimatedContinueContinue 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-termContinueContinue reading “What is CBT-i?”
The Sleep Code | Sleep Specialist in Hong Kong 