Frequently asked questions
Can you tell me which E-Course is best for me?
Due to the self-led nature of E-Courses, it’s impossible to advise on individual circumstances. For help in deciding which E-Course to purchase, take a look at my Which E-Course is right for me? blog, or have a read through of all the E-Courses in full, here.
Can you give me a guarantee it will work?
Sadly, there aren’t any guarantees in life and I would feel dishonest if I said that every family gets to their ideal sleep situation.
What I’m certain of is:
We’ll only work together if I feel confident we can move forward
I’ll be totally upfront if there’s anything likely to affect your progress before we start for example reflux/illness/weight
98% of families are over the moon with the progress they make
If I can’t help you (this is incredibly rare!) I’ll try to find someone who can.
Will my baby cry?
Every little one is unique and will respond differently to their sleep suggestions. It really does depend on what we are changing; for some sleep stories it’s a small tweak that makes a big difference, whilst for others it can be looking at bedtime boundaries which can take time.
If we change something big, it’s unrealistic to expect it to be totally tear free BUT my role is to minimise the crying AND if they do cry we will meet that need every single time. This is care it out, not cry it out!
How long until I see sleep improvements?
Your sleep story is one of a kind, so it depends on what we’re focusing on.
We go at your small one's pace, because let’s face it they are in control of this sleep gig!
Most families will start to see improvement within 10-14 days if they are consistent and keep in touch with me.
The average time I work with a family for is 2 weeks and the majority are ready for sign off at this stage. They may not be 100% at their ideal sleep situation but they feel confident to go sleep solo.
Some families of course can see big improvements much sooner and for some it may take longer.
What happens at my consultation?
I’ll call at our confirmed time
We’ll work through your sleep story together and I’ll pinpoint exactly why your small’s sleep is disturbed. Rest assured it’s never something you’re doing wrong there’s always biology behind a sleep struggle!
I make my caring sleep suggestions. Don’t worry I won’t tell you what you should do or tell you to leave your baby to cry! It’s important that you tell me if you think my suggestions aren’t going to work for you, so I can suggest something that will
We say our goodbye’s leaving you feel reassured, informed and excited that things can get better with time and consistency
What happens after my consultation?
If you’re on a sleep service package:
I’ll send through your detailed and clear sleep suggestions as discussed in your consultation within 48 hours
You start to implement your sleep suggestions
You’ll receive the aftercare detailed in the relevant sleep service.
What happens once my aftercare finishes?
If you feel you need some extra support, I offer 30 and 60-minute care calls.
What is their “biological best”?
They take age/stage-appropriate naps without a fight
Bedtime is smooth and stress-free; it’s more bed ready than dready!
They do solid chunks of sleep at night before waking for a feed if they need one
If they wake for a feed: they feed and are easily settled back into their sleep space
What sleep service package do I need?
You can find information on prices and packages HERE.
Can my sleep service cover more than one child?
If your children were from the same multiple birth, we can tackle their sleep together. For children from different pregnancies, the approach will be different for each child, so these would each need their own consultation.