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Sleep consultant

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Historyrepeating1234 · 21/06/2019 08:46

Hi I was looking for any recommendations, has anyone used a sleep consultant. We’re really struggling with our 11 month old DD. She has been a great sleeper previously, just looking for some advise on how to cope with this phase she’s going through. We live in the midlands. Thanks in advance for any replies 😊

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amiapropermum · 22/06/2019 12:55

My sleep consultant transformed our lives!

I actually tried two. One was not for me. She did a settle over the phone with us- it took 3.5 HOURS (going out, straight back in, lying him down and settling him, back out etc) and she said it was the longest settle of her 18-year career. I HATED it. We had been co sleeping for months because of severe discomfort due to reflux and my son was feeding throughout the night. I found a very gentle sleep consultant with no CIO methods and my son now sleeps in his own room and cot! He mostly sleeps through the night now too. It's changed my life
www.facebook.com/mermerssleep

amiapropermum · 22/06/2019 12:56

She works internationally and has very reasonable rates too - I researched a lot of them

Myusername2015 · 22/06/2019 13:10

Google family sleep consultant. Diane saved my life honestly no exaggeration I was on my knees with exhaustion and she was great

Cheery145 · 22/06/2019 23:37

Thank you ladies - this is exactly what I logged on this evening to ask too. I am ashamed to admit I still haven’t managed to get my 9 month old to fall asleep by himself.

I’ve emailed Diane but would love more recommendations in case she is too busy to help. I assume it doesn’t matter where you are living? I am in Yorkshire

Cheery145 · 22/06/2019 23:38

@iamapropermum I assume this is all done over the phone, is that right?

Cheery145 · 22/06/2019 23:39

Sorry I mean @amiapropermum

amiapropermum · 23/06/2019 00:05

That's right. A weekly call - plus daily contact and support which I personally really needed

amiapropermum · 23/06/2019 07:56

It's really important to get one that feels like a good fit to you so having a chat with them first helps. The first one said we'd do the settle and then a proper chat whereas it should have been the other way around.

The second one got us and tailored her approach which meant my son and I were both comfortable throughout

Midsummer2019 · 23/06/2019 08:00

Karen Mardon - check her website. She is incredible.

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