Solutions to eliminating night waking and solving “sleep regression”.

- Many older babies still struggle to sleep through the night.
- Sleep Training is an emotive and divisive subject but it really doesn’t need to be.
- Everyone needs & values sleep – babies too! - and it’s achievable without causing distress.
- Babies with additional needs may not be able to manage a full night’s sleep but I can certainly help to create a manageable balance to promote maximum sleep for all.

Following a full discussion and observation, I work with your baby to develop self-settling skills and enable them to sleep soundly. Drawing on my extensive experience as a Maternity Nurse, Night Nannie and Baby Consultant, I will assess daytime routines and habits, suggesting small tweaks and adjustments to enable a sound night’s sleep to be achieved. Every baby is an individual and my approach is designed to work within the ability and personality of each baby and fit the needs of your family life.

A good night’s sleep for everyone is achievable!

If I’ve worked with a family from birth, I anticipate the baby(s) will sleep through the night by 3 months.  When I’m called in to work with older babies, I work with the family and the baby to develop the ability to sleep in a manageable way - with surprisingly fast results.

The gift of sleep is life-changing for everyone!

It is possible for older babies to last through the night without feeds but with disturbed sleep, feeding seems to be the only way to get your baby to settle.

As an experienced Maternity Nurse, Night Nanny, Baby Consultant and Sleep Trainer, I have devised many plans to help babies to drop the night feeds – quickly and without distress.

Is your baby ready for the beginnings of weaning? What is weaning and how does it happen?

As a Maternity Nurse, Nanny and Baby Consultant I discuss with you the current guidelines around weaning and talk through the options of introducing “solids” to babies whether with purees, finger foods or a combination. I give an overview of your baby’s needs and an understanding of nutrients and the best first foods that can be readily digested. I will outline the pro’s & cons of so-called baby-led weaning and help you establish feeding in a manageable way for you and your baby. Babies I’ve weaned eat everything and thoroughly enjoy a wide variety of foods and nutrients.

Routine is the structure of a baby’s day that gives them the confidence and security they need to flourish.

As baby’s develop their routine needs change. Sleep requirements, feeding regime, physical activity and mental stimulation all affect the developing needs of your baby. Sometimes the day seems to fall apart.

Drawing on my skills and experience as a Maternity Nurse, Nanny and Baby Consultant, I help you to over-view and evaluate your baby’s needs at strategic life points (3 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months) and develop (and help establish) routines to provide the structure for the next stage of your baby’s life and to help them thrive.

As a professional Maternity Nurse, Night Nanny, Day Nanny, Baby Consultant and Sleep Coach, I can support and guide you with all elements of your baby’s needs and your concerns.

- A thorough discussion of your concerns before you return to work.
- What level of support do you need.
- What is the best type of childcare for your baby at this time.
- How to support your baby with the transition of care.
- Separation anxiety and how to manage it.

Routines and structure to ensure best sense of security for your baby and a manageable control on life for you!

How to manage your anxieties so that your baby isn’t anxious!

Are broken nights, sleep deprivation, night feeds or sleep regression still a concern.

As your baby grows, it’s difficult to know if he/she’s “on track”. You compare with friends’ babies or others in a group. Having worked as a Nanny and child-minder/teacher, working within the context of the EYFS, I have an in-depth working knowledge of child development and milestones. All babies are different and achieve different skills at different times.

I can offer an in-depth observation and assessment of your baby, discuss how you feel your baby is developing (what you’ve noticed, what they’ve enjoyed and achieved) and listen to your concerns, thoughts and other observations.

I provide the reassurance you need about your own baby and give you ideas to encourage them in their development and where to reach out for help if required.