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As parents, ensuring that our babies get the right amount of sleep is essential for their healthy development. However, recognising when your baby is overtired can be challenging. The signs can be subtle, and often, we miss the cues, leading to overtiredness, which can significantly affect your baby’s sleep quality and overall well-being.
I thought it would be helpful using the feedback from my parents but also include some research-backed indicators of overtiredness and how to manage it effectively.

The Science Behind Overtiredness

From birth our babies' nervous systems are still developing, making them especially susceptible to overstimulation and stress. When a baby remains awake for too long, their body releases stress hormones, particularly cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones provide a temporary energy boost but make it significantly harder for your baby to settle down and fall asleep. A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research highlights how prolonged...

[Dubai, UAE: Thursday 14 December, 2023] Julie Mallon, a distinguished sleep expert in the region, podcast host and children’s author, is gearing up to lead an exclusive 2-day Sleep Retreat at MGallery the Retreat Palm Dubai next month. Boasting over 30 years of expertise, Julie is dedicated to addressing prevalent sleep challenges through a comprehensive and holistic approach.

This groundbreaking retreat combines Julie's guidance with a rejuvenating all-inclusive itinerary that includes yoga, meditation, unlimited use of the spa facilities (sauna, steam, gym), F&B, a collaborative workshop with ‘Nutritional and Lifestyle Expert,’ Hala El-Shafie, Consultant Dietician at Sage Clinic, plus an extensive spa menu offering sleep inducing therapies offered by the MGallery’s Rayya Wellness Centre such as Oxygen Relaxation, Colour Therapy Treatment, a one-hour Sleep Ritual Massage and an Eye Sleep Ritual all supporting that blissful night of sleep within the...