twin FAQ’s
“We contacted Smadar when our boys were around 14 months old, struggling with multiple overnight wakes and very early mornings! We were so surprised how easy it was to eliminate the overnight wakes, within 2-3 nights the boys were sleeping through which made a huge difference for us getting some better chunks of sleep. The early mornings took a little more patience to solve but having support and guidance from Smadar was really helpful to know we were on the right track and to stick with the plan, and now have twins that happily sleep 11-12 hours uninterrupted every night. ”
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Helping your twins have a good relationship isn't always easy. You can read about 3 simple ways to help your twins get a long in my blog post about this topic.
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Separation helps twins develop a strong sense of identity outside their twinship. You can read more a bout it in my Separation blog post
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Cots: In the first 3 months, the twins can share a cot without disturbing each other.
Later, there are different ways to set up the cots depending on the twins' age. You can see detailed set-ups in my blog post on this exact topic.
Light: Ensure the room is dark enough to help your babies settle to sleep faster, and to re-settle when they wake up too early. If you can read a book in the room, it ain't dark enough.
Toys: Keep toys and mobiles out of the cots. These can become too distracting wen settling the babies to sleep.
White noise: using white noise for all sleeps will help your twins settle faster, and stay asleep.
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Sleep training with twins can feel somewhat overwhelming. Yet as a twin sleep consultant, I can help you achieve your sleep goals. You can read more about this in my blog post "Sleep train or not, with twins?"
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The cheapest package is $250, and includes a 1h sleep consultation, and 1 follow-up support week of 3 phone calls.
The most expensive package cost $450 and includes a 2h at-home consultation, with 2 follow-up support weeks of 8 phone calls.
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Sleep consultation can be delivered remotely, or in person at your home.
It depends on the package you purchase.
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During our consultation, I will learn about your parenting style, babies and family's needs, and suggest the settling method I feel best suit you, your babies and your family.
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That is exactly what the follow-up phone calls are for. If the sleep programme doesn't feel right for you or your babies once we start working together, I will adjust it accordingly and make sure you feel comfortable with all the changes.
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If you feel you need more support, you can purchase an additional 1 follow-up support week for $80 once the sleep programme is finished.
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The biggest variable for determining whether a sleep training programme will work well or not, is parents' consistency.
If you remain consistent during our work together, then the sleep programme will definitely work.
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My postpartum support includes me coming to your home for 3h twice a week, to help with the babies and with light house work.
My focus is on helping you, mama, get time to rest and take care of your needs. We'll plan for mental, physical and emotional breaks from caring for the twins, talk about your feelings and concerns, and help you feel as confident and relaxed as you ease into the new motherhood.
As a sleep consultant, I will also help with settling the babies to sleep, and optimise their sleep environment to help all of you get the rest you need.