From Contact Naps to Cot Naps

From Contact Naps to Cot Naps

From Contact Naps to Cot NapsSleep Nanny Melanie Hastings
Published on: 07/12/2025

A gentle story about helping a mum move from contact naps to cot naps using connection, tone of voice, and responsive sleep support. Perfect for parents feeling touched out and wanting a calmer, kinder way forward.

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Why I’m Not Your Average Sleep Consultant

Why I’m Not Your Average Sleep Consultant

Why I’m Not Your Average Sleep ConsultantSleep Nanny Melanie Hastings
Published on: 24/11/2025

Discover what makes my approach to sleep support different. I combine training at Norland with real-life experience in homes, offering gentle, responsive guidance that never involves cry-it-out. Support that feels good and works.

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How to Help Your Little One Sleep Anywhere (Yes, Even Away from Home)

How to Help Your Little One Sleep Anywhere (Yes, Even Away from Home)

How to Help Your Little One Sleep Anywhere (Yes, Even Away from Home)Sleep Nanny Melanie Hastings
Published on: 16/07/2025

Gentle tips to help your baby sleep while travelling, plus a £10 guide to make sleep possible anywhere—from holidays to grandparents’ homes.

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Why Newborn Sleep Isn’t Meant to Be Perfect – and What to Expect Instead

Why Newborn Sleep Isn’t Meant to Be Perfect – and What to Expect Instead

Why Newborn Sleep Isn’t Meant to Be Perfect – and What to Expect InsteadSleep Nanny Melanie Hastings
Published on: 05/05/2025

Gentle, honest guidance on what to expect from newborn sleep, with tips from a Norland Nanny and mum. Perfect for new or expecting parents feeling overwhelmed.

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