From Contact Naps to Cot Naps
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, kinde... ...more
Sleep
December 07, 2025•4 min read
Why I’m Not Your Average Sleep Consultant
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. Suppo... ...more
Sleep
November 24, 2025•3 min read
How to Help Your Little One Sleep Anywhere (Yes, Even Away from Home)
Gentle tips to help your baby sleep while travelling, plus a £10 guide to make sleep possible anywhere—from holidays to grandparents’ homes. ...more
Sleep
July 16, 2025•3 min read
Why Newborn Sleep Isn’t Meant to Be Perfect – and What to Expect Instead
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. ...more
Sleep
May 05, 2025•5 min read
The 4-Month Sleep Regression Explained: What’s Happening and How to Help Your Baby Sleep
Struggling with night wakings or short naps? Norland Nanny and sleep consultant Melanie Hastings explains the 4-month sleep regression and shares gentle, practical tips to help your baby (and you) sle... ...more
Sleep
April 08, 2025•5 min read
What is a Habitual Waking?
Habitual waking happens when babies wake at the same time every night, often due to a developed habit. To break this, try methods like ‘wake to sleep,’ gradually delaying your response, and reducing f... ...more
Sleep
March 09, 2025•2 min read
Emily has been a real life saver.
Emily has been a real life saver. My twin boys’ sleep had got really bad, they were waking up to 11 times a night each and not at the same time. By the end of our two weeks working together they were waking 1-2 times and often at the same time. We are now out of survival mode and life is so different, so much nicer!
Happy Client
Emily has equipped us with the tools to adapt Olivia’s sleep plan as she gets older.
Emily was fantastic from the start, it was very much a two way conversation and personalised to our family. Over the course of the two weeks, Olivia’s sleep progressively improved and she is now consistently sleeping through the night. Emily has equipped us with the tools to adapt Olivia’s sleep plan as she gets older.
Happy Client
I cannot thank Emily enough.
I cannot thank Emily enough. I would recommend her services to anyone with babies/children with sleep problems. You don’t have to be in that situation.
Happy Client
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Emily has been a real life saver.
Emily has been a real life saver. My twin boys’ sleep had got really bad, they were waking up to 11 times a night each and not at the same time. By the end of our two weeks working together they were waking 1-2 times and often at the same time. We are now out of survival mode and life is so different, so much nicer!
Happy Client
"
Emily has equipped us with the tools to adapt Olivia’s sleep plan as she gets older.
Emily was fantastic from the start, it was very much a two way conversation and personalised to our family. Over the course of the two weeks, Olivia’s sleep progressively improved and she is now consistently sleeping through the night. Emily has equipped us with the tools to adapt Olivia’s sleep plan as she gets older.
Happy Client
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I cannot thank Emily enough.
I cannot thank Emily enough. I would recommend her services to anyone with babies/children with sleep problems. You don’t have to be in that situation.
Happy Client
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I’m here to answer questions you may have and help you find the right sleep solutions for your unique needs. Grab a complimentary sleep assessment call with me today to start the conversation!
Talk To Me!
I’m here to answer any questions you may have and help you find the right sleep solutions for your unique needs. Grab a complimentary sleep assessment call with me today to start the conversation!