It is an interesting article to read and I do hope that parents that are experiencing sleep difficulties with babies and toddlers seek professional support. It is important for parents to receive appropriate support and strategies from a professional. Sleep deprivation can be incredibly hard on babies, toddlers and parents.

I think the only two on there that seemed viable was the special hold the nurse was showing and also maybe the song, although I am sceptical that would work for everyone- babies would have different tastes in music too right? The butter hack seems downright dangerous and could lead to obesity and the limes is just cray cray!

Yes I agree, it is also important to consider the age of the baby as babies certainly shouldn’t have butter before they are six months old. It it also important to introduce butter gradually and in moderation as some babies may have a intolerance or allergy for diary products. I would also look at the salt content in butter

Sleep is such a game changer and deal breaker, isnt it? I guess especially when it’s night after night, we’ll consider any suggestion no matter how wacky-sounding. Some seem a bit bonkers, but so long as they are safe, where is the harm. A sleep-deprived parent is enough of a hazard.

I can remember being so sleep deprived i might have tried any of these except maybe the butter one. Don’t think giving a baby butter is ideal. I can understand it filling up their tummies but surely something like avocado would beva better option? Although under 6 months i wouldn’t try either.

I can understand the special hold and the sleep song working. The others are a little out there but if they work that’s great.

Each to their own, if it’s working for them, great but personally I think some of these are just a bit too far fetched. Each child is different so if something you are doing is working that’s fantastic. You have to try everything if you have a child that doesn’t sleep.

Some of these are strange to me and certainly not something I have done or would ever do. But the magic hold doesn’t sound so strange to me and in fact many of our babies prefer a certain hold. And the lullabies are not strange either as we all know that sounds can be soothing and impact our nervous system.

The egg and lime hacks are so bonkers. Love it for the mums and bubs it works for, there are times j think we would all give in to some magic and sorcery if it meant bub would settle. I like the butter idea only because I like getting extra fats in to my little guy. For me it’s 4 story time books, a red light machine with music playing (cannot wait to post my review of the latest machine I’ve been lucky enough to try, it should be given to every mum as they leave the hospital!!) and getting some play in right before bed

Ive heard a few of these hacks before on social media but i cant say ive ever tried them though. But hey, if it works for you, then great! With our second we went straight to sleep training as soon as we could after a few months and that made the biggest difference.

Some of these ideas are flat out ridiculous. Some more harmful than others. Like, I would never give a child a spoonful of butter! But lines under a cot, I’d try that, sure.
Some of these hacks are intriguing though. I think the ‘flip trick’ in particular may have some scientific evidence to back it, being that motion like rocking, swinging has been associated with settling the nervous system.
It’s a journey… We all take different steps.

Mine was just to sing for my son any melody that comes to my mind.
Other one was: I had to slightly half-lie down on him, holding his arms and tapping his shoulder or caressing his face and singing. I think he felt like he was still in the womb.