Sleep is a vital component of good health for everyone but especially so for newborns and infants, and it is vital for them that they do get sufficient sleep to allow their bodies and minds to develop and grow. And for parents, the time that your child is asleep may be the only time that you can effectively rest too, so it becomes increasingly important that your infant develops a sleep routine that is regular and predictable.

Lack of sleep can lead to fatigue, exhaustion, anxiety and even depression in parents, which can have a debilitating effect on their ability to function effectively, so it is in everyone’s interest that infants learn to sleep well. During the first few weeks of life a baby will usually sleep for regular periods but as the infant gets a little older you should see a sleep pattern that is more in tune with the day-night cycle, but for some little ones this is a transition that can be interrupted by many factors.

If you find yourself in the unenviable and frustrating position where neither your baby or you are getting enough sleep, you may feel that there is nowhere to turn, but there is help at hand. Kellie at Sleep Tight, is a certified infant sleep consultant who offers a range of services that can get you and your child back on track and sleeping well. With experience as a mid-wife, registered nurse and primary school teacher Kellie has witnessed first hand the effects of sleep deprivation and has a passion to bring an end to this problem for children and parents alike. 

Kellie’s services as a paediatric sleep consultant includes home visits, online consultations and an extensive follow up service, but all include a personalised sleep plan for your baby or toddler that is based on individual and specific requirements. Kellie is no advocate of the ‘cry it out’ approach and focuses her attention in a more empathic and nurturing solution. Kellie operates as a child sleep consultant in Sydney and as such undertakes home visits in Sutherland Shire, Wollongong and St George (other areas on request) but can offer her online service globally.

Reaching out for the help and guidance of an online child sleep consultant may seem like a last resort, but it doesn’t have to be; in fact, it is advisable to have an understanding of the factors that will influence your baby’s sleep pattern, and Kellie facilitates online group chats to prepare new or expectant parents for what to expect as time passes.

Parenting presents many challenges but is full of rewards, however to fully appreciate them all you need to be at your best and confident that your little one is getting all the sleep they need. Do not hesitate to contact Sleep Tight and talk to our child sleep expert online before sleep deprivation affects you. And if you would like to learn more with an eye to a career of your own, Kellie also provides the opportunity for you to undertake infant sleep consultant training.