The Sleep Sanctuary is taking Night Nanny bookings for 2024!

Are you expecting a new baby in 2024? Are you in search of a Night Nanny to support you through the postpartum period? I have over 20 years of experience supporting families of twin and singleton babies overnight and as a Sleep Consultant, so rest assured you are in the safest of hands.

What exactly is a Night Nanny? A Night Nanny (sometimes known as a Maternity Nanny or Night Nurse) is a professional who specializes in newborn and infant care. My responsibilities include bottle feeding (I of course support breastfeeding Mums too!), soothing, and all other baby-related tasks, giving parents the opportunity to catch up on sleep.

Bookings are available for a single night or up to five nights per week, with care typically provided between 10pm-6am. Customized scheduling is also possible based on your family's requirements. Daytime bookings for Maternity Care can be arranged based on availability. Full-time bookings for this service are in high demand and should be made in advance of the baby's arrival. This service is open and available to families seeking assistance Australia-wide. Travel costs apply outside of Brisbane.

Hiring a Night Nanny to support your postpartum journey will not only help you feel rested and recover faster, but it will also set your baby up into a routine. Many parents report their babies sleeping through the night much sooner as well! So, do not delay! Request a free discovery call and lets chat about securing your spot!

Sarah xx

Sleep Regressions

Sleep regressions. Two words to put fear in any parent! These challenging periods are often a big reason Mum’s and Dad’s reach out to me for sleep support during their little one’s first year or so.

Sleep regressions are defined as a period of time, usually around 2-4 weeks when a baby who’s sleeping well suddenly has trouble settling down for sleep or wakes up fussing in the middle of the night. You are probably wondering, why?!

They largely occur during a period of developmental change or growth for a baby. Here are a few of the most common ones we see and some reasons that drive them.

🌟 6 weeks – The beginning of daytime sleep cycles

🌟 4 months – The beginning of night time sleep cycles or baby learning to roll

🌟 6 months – Due to a growth spurt that occurs around this time

🌟 8-10 months – Babies are learning to crawl, pull themselves up, and move more. Separation anxiety also begins

🌟 18 months – Generally happens due to separation anxiety and teething (molars, ouch!)

Sleep regressions don’t have to mean the end of good sleep. With time and consistency, you can get through and back to the routines your baby had before. Remember that how a baby falls asleep is how they will want to resettle. With this in mind, you can gently encourage independent sleeping with a settling method that suits your values and your baby’s temperament.

If your baby is unwell and suffering from congestion, using a nasal aspirator such as Snotty Noses - Official Home Of Snotty Boss | Baby Health & Sleep Products may help you get through the worst of it!

A Beautiful Review

I recently received the most beautiful review from a family I had been supporting as a Night Nanny. This gorgeous family had brand new twin boys and needed someone to help them overnight while they adjusted to life as a family of four

5 nights a week, over the period of three months, I built such a special bond with both parents and babies. One that I will always cherish and hold dear to me. To spend these early months in someone's home is a true privilege and something I still have to pinch myself that I am lucky enough to call my career!

When hiring a Night Nanny, you aren't just getting the sleep that you need. But you are also getting someone to help you establish healthy sleep habits for your baby! You will get on-hand support and advice from me on everything baby related to help you really enjoy those early months with your new little one/s!

To say I love my job is an understatement! Supporting families is what I was born to do ❤

Do you know someone who needs the support of a Night Nanny? Share or reach out today to see how I can help your family thrive! 🌿

“Sarah is phenomenal and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the moment she stepped into our home and took one of our twin boys into her arms, we knew that we and our boys were in very good hands. Sarah joined our family when our twins were 2 weeks old and worked with us for 3 months as a night nurse.

As a new mum, I was naturally nervous and was just hopeful that Sarah could help me overnight with the boys so that I could get some rest to tackle the days on my own. But we got so much more. Not only did Sarah look after the boys overnight (feeding, settling etc), she provided us with so much advice and guidance around everything to do with the boys including their routines, feeding, developmental issues, and literally ANYTHING to do with parenting. Her knowledge of all things baby and children is exceptional.

Sarah was so kind, gentle, caring, and nurturing both towards us and the boys and even though we only had her assist us for 3 months, she feels like a member of our family and someone we will forever cherish.

Sarah is a real professional, was a delight to have in our home, and built a fantastic bond with us and our boys. Sarah clearly loves her job and is passionate about caring for babies and children. She is loving and caring and having Sarah made life so much easier at what can be an overwhelming time. We miss her every day. It was truly a pleasure to have her look after our boys at the start of their lives. We are lucky to have met Sarah and believe that any family would be lucky to have her.”

Amity, Ipswich