Hey mama,
One of the questions I get most often is: “Does Ollie sleep well?”
And the honest answer is — yes, he’s always been a pretty good sleeper (with a few rough nights, of course). But those calm nights didn’t just happen by magic.
I believe a lot of it came from setting up a consistent, gentle routine, and trusting my instincts — even when they didn’t match the advice I was given.
When Ollie was tiny, he used to nap on me during the day. I let him.
He felt safe there, and I loved the closeness. I heard so many warnings from well-meaning family members: “If you let him sleep on you now, he’ll never sleep on his own.”
But I chose not to worry. That time passed naturally — and today, he sleeps beautifully in his own space.
At night, we followed a simple routine from the beginning:
- My husband would give him a warm shower
- We'd change him into his pajamas
- We’d dim all the lights and keep the house quiet
- Then we’d give him his last bottle of the day, and gently place him in his bassinet, right by my bed
From day one, we used the Baby Ollie "HushDrop" white noise machine to help him feel safe and relaxed. It helped block out noise and signaled that it was time to sleep.
From the beginning we swaddled him with the Baby Ollie “SnuggleShell” Cotton Sleep Sack. It kept him warm and secure without restricting his movement — and without needing to layer too much.
Despite Ollie sleeping well, I often couldn’t sleep. I had insomnia in those early weeks, lying awake watching him breathe, terrified he would choke or stop breathing. I know I’m not alone in that feeling — it’s so common, and so rarely talked about.
Still, the routine gave me comfort too. It became something predictable in the middle of all the unknowns. And by the time Ollie was about three months old, he was sleeping through the night, on his own.
Everything changed when the teeth came in — but that’s another story. 😅
If you’re in that early stage, wondering if it’s “bad” to let your baby sleep on you, or feeling like you’ll never sleep again — trust me, this phase will pass. Do what feels right for your baby and your family. There’s no one right way to sleep, just what works for you.
With love,
Renata (Ollie’s mum) 💛