Baby/Child Sleep Support & Consultancy

Is your child struggling to sleep and leaving you tired and at your wits end? As an occupational therapist I can support you to help your child sleep better. Occupational therapy is holistic and I only use gentle sleep techniques to support a better nights sleep.

Gentle sleep support refers to an approach that focuses on teaching babies and children how to self-soothe and fall asleep independently, without resorting to cry-it-out or other more abrupt methods. It prioritizes understanding the unique needs of each child and respecting their individual sleep rhythms and patterns. The specific techniques used in gentle sleep training may vary depending on the child's age, temperament, and sleep challenges. Some common strategies employed by gentle sleep training programs can include: 

1. Establishing a consistent bedtime routine: Creating a calming and predictable routine before bedtime helps signal to the child that it's time to wind down and prepare for sleep. 

2. Encouraging independent sleep skills: Gradually empowering the child to fall asleep on their own without excessive intervention or reliance on props like rocking, feeding, or pacifiers.

3. Responding to night time awakenings: Teaching parents how to respond to night time awakenings in a way that promotes comfort and reassurance without creating dependency. 

4. Adjusting sleep environment: Offering guidance on optimizing the sleep environment to promote better sleep, such as adjusting room conditions, sound, temperature, and comfort. It's important to note that gentle sleep training typically involves a supportive and gradual approach, with an emphasis on baby-led progress. This approach aims to minimize stress for both the child and the parent, fostering healthy sleep habits in a gentle and nurturing way .

Prices start at £100.