"Better Than Before" Isn't the Goal:

"Better Than Before" Isn't the Goal:

"Better Than Before" Isn't the Goal:Sleep Nanny Melanie Hastings
Published on: 17/07/2026

A Norland nanny on why "better than it was" isn't the same as "actually okay", how guilt keeps parents surviving instead of living, and what gentle, supported sleep help really looks like.

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Why Your 8 Month Old Wakes Every 2 Hours (and What May Actually Help Tonight)

Why Your 8 Month Old Wakes Every 2 Hours (and What May Actually Help Tonight)

Why Your 8 Month Old Wakes Every 2 Hours (and What May Actually Help Tonight)Sleep Nanny Melanie Hastings
Published on: 30/05/2026

Why Your 8 Month Old Wakes Every 2 Hours (and What May Actually Help Tonight)

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White Noise for Baby Sleep: A Practical Guide from a Norland Nanny

White Noise for Baby Sleep: A Practical Guide from a Norland Nanny

White Noise for Baby Sleep: A Practical Guide from a Norland Nanny Sleep Nanny Melanie Hastings
Published on: 22/05/2026

A Norland nanny's practical guide to white noise for babies and toddlers, covering volume, placement, timing, and how to wean off if and when you want to.

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10 Month Sleep Regression: Signs, Causes and Gentle Support That Works

10 Month Sleep Regression: Signs, Causes and Gentle Support That Works

10 Month Sleep Regression: Signs, Causes and Gentle Support That WorksSleep Nanny Melanie Hastings
Published on: 15/05/2026

10 Month Sleep Regression: Signs, Causes and Gentle Support That Works

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