Sleep Like a Baby

25/01/2026

What have you tried?
One of the questions I ask parents is about what they have tried before coming to me. Often people have tried it all, been to their health visitor, followed advice from baby group friends and online information.
During our consultation we focus on education and explaining about sleep using an evidence based approach. When you are exhausted I want to be fair on you and your family.

18/01/2026

Little ones wake 30 -45 minutes after going down to sleep typically due to a sleep association.
What is a sleep association?
This means whatever they had to get to sleep is no longer there such as the car moving/ cuddles with mum/ breastfeeding or rocking.
There are also positive sleep associations such as white noise or a dark room.
If you are happy to continue contact naps/ breastfeeding to sleep there is no wrong answer.

If you are trying for better longer sleep stretches then get in touch.

10/01/2026

I get it. I remember feeling such a failure. I was expecting sleep to be hard but I just couldn't figure out how to make thinks better. I had gone to all the classes. I had breastfed on demand, read all the articles in the night hoping for an answer.

As parents we are all doing our best. Even with all the information when sleep deprived its really difficult to make changes.

I needed a clear written down plan backed with evidence and individual to me and my little one.

You are doing your best.

28/12/2025

Dreading bedtime ? I used find it very difficult. At its best it would take over an hour and on a bad night much longer. I couldn't sleep as I was so upset or frazzled after bedtime and woke up tired dreading the next bedtime.
Some simple steps in this post.
If you are ready to make a change get in touch

09/12/2025

Supporting small businesses and charities is very close to my heart.
If you know me you will know I try to support those around me in any way I can.

This year I have loved supporting , and doing her beautiful artwork in the birth centre to name a few.
I'm looking forward to the year ahead.
Thank you for supporting me so I can support others.

❤️

07/12/2025

Hi I'm Rachel from Sleep Like a baby. I am not camera shy but really don't like any attention on myself.
I work with families to empower and support.
I know what it's like and have been there!

If I can help, I will do my best.
Send a Dm if you want to talk through or find out more info.

30/10/2025

Join for the online launch Dr Aimee Grant’s Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy – an inclusive resource for parents and professionals alike.

23/10/2025

Thank you so much to Laura for this lovely feedback 😊

22/10/2025

Limited availability for face to face sessions in November.
❤️Whether you are going back to work or night wakes are too much. Happy to help.

04/10/2025

💨storms are scary and can impact on family life💥
Stress can impact on sleep even on a low level.
Some suggestions:
💬Think about all the overheard conversations and news about the danger factor of the storm. Children can understand the emotion but not the facts sometimes, so make sure to check with them.
🤦‍♀️Routine is out of the window- nowhere is open and it's not safe to go outside. Try and use your own house routine to ground the day. Make a set lunch time and divide the day into manageable chunks.
Stick to your usual bedtime routine and offer extra reassurance through hugs and 1 on 1 time.
💢At bedtime or naptime whitenoise is a gamechanger. It ensures those stormy creaks and noises are subdued making it less stressful at night and less chance of waking due to unpredictable noises.

Be safe and kind to yourself today.
Contact me for any sleep support.

16/09/2025

Very lucky to share this wonderful space with such talented people. Limited in person appointments❤️❤️

06/09/2025

Great Post

We know that every parent’s journey is unique and that for neurodivergent parents and carers, pregnancy and early parenthood can bring additional challenges.

That’s why we’re so pleased to have partnered with Neurodivergent Birth CIC to create a, free, online resource.

This guide has been designed to:
- Help you understand your rights and what reasonable adjustments look like
- Support you in advocating for your needs with healthcare professionals
- Offer practical strategies around sensory and executive functioning challenges
- Provide validation and recognition for your experiences

As our CEO Annie says:
“Too many neurodivergent parents are navigating a ‘one size fits all’ model in healthcare. This resource is a step toward changing that — and ensuring every parent is supported in the way they need.” ❤️

Download the resource for free through the link in the first comment below ⬇️

Let’s make parenthood more inclusive, together.



[ID - Text reads: Supporting your Neurodivergent perinatal mental health. A guide by PANDAs and ND Birth]