Infant That Won't Sleep | Sleep Support For Parents
The arrival of a new baby brings joy and wonder but also disrupted nights, changing routines, and exhaustion. For many parents, the combination of broken sleep and constant alertness can take a real toll on mood, focus, and confidence.
In these early weeks, your baby’s sleep patterns are still developing. Frequent waking is normal, but it can feel relentless when you’re tired and unsure how to help your newborn settle. It’s common for both parents and infants to struggle to find a rhythm that works for everyone.
You don’t have to do this alone. Support from family, friends, and professionals can make a meaningful difference. Psychologists with training in infant sleep can help normalise what you’re experiencing, identify when patterns might need support, and offer practical strategies to restore confidence and calm at night.
Gentle and evidence-based approaches can help you rebuild rest into your household.
Tips for Sleep-Deprived Parents
Small, consistent steps can help your family move toward better rest:
Keep a simple, predictable bedtime routine, babies thrive on repetition and calm cues.
Share night-time care when possible to allow each parent a block of uninterrupted sleep.
Protect your own rest, even short naps or quiet moments matter.
Avoid comparing your baby’s sleep to others’. Each infant’s rhythm develops differently.
Reach out early if sleep loss is affecting your mood, health, or relationships.
Remind yourself that your infant crying out is a good thing, they are communicating with you!
How Sleep Psychology Helps New Parents
Sleep psychology focuses on understanding the emotional and behavioural patterns that influence sleep, both for infants and parents. Working with a psychologist can help you:
Understand your baby’s cues and sleep cycles
Manage anxiety or tension that keeps you “on alert” overnight
Establish routines that support your family’s unique needs
Prevent longer-term sleep or settling difficulties
The goal isn’t perfection, it's helping your family find a calmer, more sustainable rhythm. With gentle guidance, new parents often discover small adjustments that make a big difference.
If sleep deprivation is wearing you down, professional support can help you restore confidence and peace of mind, and get everyone a little more rest.
Why The Sleep Psychologist?
At The Sleep Psychologist, we understand that every baby and every parent has their own story. Our psychologists use a compassionate, individualised approach that draws on research in infant development, attachment, and behavioural sleep medicine. Together, we help you find realistic solutions that fit your baby’s temperament, your family’s values, and your own wellbeing.
You deserve rest. You deserve support.
You can do this!
Book now or contact our friendly reception if you have any questions. We can also arrange a time for you to speak with one of our psychologists if you’d like support. Whether you're struggling with a newborn who won’t settle or feeling overwhelmed by sleep deprivation, there is help and hope.We can help guide you and your little one to find a more peaceful rhythm.