FAQs.
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Absolutely. I believe in supporting each family with the approach that feels right for them. My goal is to work alongside you to create a plan that fits your family’s unique needs, values, and goals.
While I can’t promise zero crying (it’s natural for babies to cry at times, no matter how hands-on or supportive the parents are), I can offer gentle strategies that allow you to be as involved as you’d like. Whether you want to provide more physical comfort or visual reassurance as your child falls asleep, I’ll guide you through techniques that support connection and comfort.
My approach is all about helping your child develop healthy sleep habits that last. While there may be moments of crying, you’ll always have the flexibility to respond in a way that feels right for you and your baby.
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To ensure the best outcomes, I do not recommend dummies as they can greatly disrupt sleep. This is because very often dummies help a child fall asleep, but they do not help them stay asleep and/or achieve quality sleep.
If your child has been using a dummy, there is no need to worry. I will provide guidance on how you can successfully wean this from their sleep routine.
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An overtired baby will almost always cry, as their cortisol levels are elevated. This leads to an unsettled state, often resulting in more frequent and prolonged crying.
When followed consistently, my approach is designed to minimise crying, and I will ensure all key foundations are in place before we make any changes to how your little one falls asleep.
After working with me, your child will be getting better quality sleep, helping to lower cortisol levels. This will have a positive effect on their overall mood and make sleep easier to achieve.
While I can’t guarantee crying will be entirely eliminated, I recognise that crying, particularly in younger babies, is a natural form of communication. My approach focuses on supporting your child through their emotions—not by stopping them, but by being a steady, reassuring presence as they process their feelings. Allowing them to express their emotions is an important part of their development.
I will guide you through the plan with consistency, and if crying happens during the falling to sleep process, you’ll have the flexibility to be as present and hands on as you feel is right for your family.
I understand that every family’s journey is unique, and I will make sure you feel comfortable and well-informed throughout the process. I’ll teach you how to tune into your child’s needs and communicate in a way that builds your confidence. Because when you feel confident, consistency becomes easier, and that’s when you’ll see the results you both deserve.
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0-4 years
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When following my recommendations, you will see big improvements quickly. Nighttime sleep will improve first, usually within a few nights, and then the day naps will follow. Depending on your child’s age, it will take time for the day naps to consolidate and lengthen fully. That is all normal, but with consistency, both day naps and night sleep will fall into place nicely.
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Not at all. I always recommend you base yourself at home for the first 3 days so you get the best possible start.
After that point, you will have a good idea of how things will flow so you can better plan outings and feel confident in how you approach the day.
My ongoing recommendation is to plan outings for alternative days or every couple of days (if possible), so you can keep things as consistent as possible at home.
But, life will always happen, and I’m here to guide you in navigating flexibility within the routine when needed.
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Yes, absolutely. All children, no matter their age, can greatly benefit from routine and a consistent approach to sleep.
There are so many benefits to taking a proactive approach to sleep in the early months, such as: they will naturally fall into good sleep patterns faster, their night sleep will lengthen and consolidate easily, you will know they are getting the feeds they need, as a parent it will help avoid chronic sleep deprivation and as a result reduce your risk of postpartum anxiety and/or depression, it will help you build confidence around your baby’s sleep and it will make it far easier for you to plan your day.
While they are so young, I understand that you may need or want to be more hands on during the fall to sleep process. I will guide you on how you can do that safely all while maintaining the emotional closeness of the newborn bubble.
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Due to SIDS safety recommendations, I do not work with families that want to continue co-sleeping.
If you decide at some point in the future that you would like to move from co-sleeping to independent sleep, please get in touch.