Welcome
The Little Sleep Company
Welcome
The Little Sleep Company
About
About
Hello and welcome.
My name is Lettie and I’m proud to be the founder of The Little Sleep Company
I am delighted to be able to offer my experience, knowledge and compassion for nurturing families to help resolve sleep and behavioural difficulties for their children.
When you work with me you will receive exceptional personalised service and 100% support, this, combined with my passion for preventing future tears and fears for your child will have your little ones well rested, confident, happy, calm and cooperating in no time!
I do this by supporting your family using a very unique method that involves a fun and integrated approach to help you solve your child’s sleep and behavioural difficulties with a strong emphasis on their emotional wellbeing.
Children and their sleep habits can often be a highly controversial and an emotionally charged topic. Especially with so many different opinions, advice and techniques available!
A trial and error basis to find solutions to sleep and behaviour problems can quickly become an exhausting process for already tired parents! Let me take the guesswork out of the equation for you.
What I offer is practical help - right now.
My wish for you is to start to feel excited and encouraged about a new way forward by offering continuous, non-judgmental support and by using a combination of the most loving, holistic and successful methods available.
Step by step we’ll remove the barriers that have been hindering sound sleep for your child by empowering you with the tools and confidence to implement the changes towards healthy, happy and harmonious sleep at your house.
When working with children there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ and no ‘magic cure’. It takes consistency and commitment to make permanent changes. Together we will make this happen.
We’ll work gently and carefully to help your child gain trust and a sense of pride throughout the process, by supporting their emotional wellbeing and allowing them to feel comforted and reassured every step of the way.
Not only does sleep improve but also eating battles, cooperation battles and day-to-day behavioural battles disappear. You will have a new way to deal with not just tears but tantrums, clinginess, whining, whinging, grizzling and other behavioural battles.
By the end of our time together you will have the tools to handle any tricky situations that come your way and will be able to prepare for an incident before it happens and will be able to spot the signals your child gives you that a little storm may be brewing.
Reasons to contact me
- Infant and child sleep challenges
- Sleep transitions
- Schedules and routines
- Resisting naps
- Dropping naps
- Age appropriate schedules
- Premature babies sleep requirements & needs
- Reflux, Colic & ‘The Witching Hour’
- Developmental milestones
- Feeding transitions
- Child needs feeding, rocking or holding to fall asleep
- Ways to deal with difficult toddler behaviour without resulting in time outs, reward systems or punishment
- Birth trauma
- Fear and anxiety around bedtimes
- Strengthening the child/parent connection
- Toddler challenges
- Sibling rivalry
- Preschool challenges
- Overwhelmed and anxious about being a new parent
- Family balance
- Parenting resources
- Daytime resistance to boundaries and co-operation
- Nurturing and guiding families from conception to childhood
FAQ's
Commonly Asked Questions
FAQ's
Commonly Asked Questions
Will my baby cry?
A fear for parents when they think of sleep work is “Do I have to leave my baby crying?”
NO! Definitely Not!!! This is not how I work, you will never leave your child to cry when you work with me. I NEVER get a parent to leave their child alone at bedtimes and there is never any crying to sleep while mum and dad hover in the hallway.
I do not do Cry It Out or Controlled Crying. However I do not do No Cry either as a big part of the work that we will do together is learning how to understand and respond to your child's tears and emotional needs in a nurturing and loving way. Crying is a child’s natural and only way to get our attention and convey their feelings and needs so although there may be tears it will not be because their needs are not being met. A child cries, tantrums, laughs, and screams to communicate their big emotions about being a little child in a big word. It is how we respond to this that makes the difference.
Do you use sleep training in your packages?
I do not believe that we need to “train” a child to do anything let alone sleep well.
Behavioural approaches do not fix a child’s core issues of disrupted sleep and difficult daytime behaviours, and so for this reason I do not do any form of training.
CC or CIO or any other form of training does not solve problems long term they are only a band aid fix.
Instead of “fixing” we look at what is behind the behaviours and from there sleep with fall into place without any need for training a child.
I work on empowering the parents and child to gain the confidence needed to sleep well and to sleep happily. There is no need to train that into a child, that comes from figuring out what makes sleep so hard or scary in the first place and then putting tools in place so that the child can feel good about any challenge!
Is there an appropriate age to start sleep work?
Between 4-6 months, when your baby is developmentally ready, is the recommended age to start sleep work. I always strongly recommend checking with your doctor before beginning any sleep work with your child.
Do you work with co sleeping families?
Yes! Whether you want to change this sleeping situation or you love having your children in bed with you, but want to help them be a little less wriggly through the night, my work will support this.
What is a Sleep Consultant?
The role of a maternity and child sleep consultant is to empower clients by offering support and education in a non-biased fashion, tailored to meet the unique sleep needs of each individual family during pregnancy and postpartum. A sleep consultant is committed to advising their clients on their options, so that they can make informed choices.
What is a Postpartum Doula?
A Postpartum Doula’s primary role is to ‘mother the mother’ and to help a new family in those first few days and weeks at home with a new baby.
A Postpartum Doula provides evidence-based information for your newborns care, such as infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, mother-baby bonding and infant soothing.
What is a Happiest Baby on the Block Educator?
A Happiest Baby on the Block Educator teaches new and expectant parents step by step how to soothe and calm their babies towards longer, lasting sleep.
It’s based on extensive research from founder Dr Harvey Karp who, “has discovered the secrets for soothing colic, boosting infant sleep, reducing tantrums, promoting patience and making parents and children happy.”
What are your qualifications?
An Internationally Certified Maternity and Child Sleep Consultant
A Postpartum Doula
A Happiest Baby on the Block Educator
What makes your approach different to others?
Traditional parenting approaches to sleep issues or a child’s bad “behaviours” often focus on using behavioural methods such as ignoring, soothing, punishing, distracting or reward systems.
These may work short term however the core issue still remains for the child. The key factor to cope with the difficult work of parenting in a fast faced world is to use tools that are based on connection, trust, fun and building confidence so that your child can thrive.
Currently there is only a small community of professionals and parents implementing these amazing parenting techniques and so by working with me you will be able to join them!
You mention emotions a lot, why is that?
Because Little Children Have BIG Emotions and these emotions need to be heard!
Your child’s emotions are the huge hurdle to happy independent sleep and removing daytime battles. Once responded to appropriately your child emerges free from fear, happy, calm, cooperative and relaxed and therefore can sleep and live well.
What methods do you use?
I do not use methods such as CIO, CC, sleep training or behavioural methods but I am not a no cry sleep consultant either I am somewhere in the middle and the way I work means that we always put your child first, it is loving, gentle and looks at everything in your child’s world to help them feel calm, happy, secure and confident.
I work by empowering you with modern tools to enhance the parent-child connection and also show you how to handle all shows of emotions so that your child’s full scale of emotions can be processed and accepted. I will leave you with life long parenting tools that can be used long term not just in the short term for a “quick fix”.
A child must feel safe in regards to sleep and always know that their parents will always come to them when needed so by building the child’s confidence and trust by using play, connection and laughter we can gently remove the barriers that have been disrupting your child’s sleep.
I put together a plan that works for your family and your parenting style and most importantly your child.
From there you can all feel comfortable and confident to begin making changes and with my constant support you will reach your goals.
We work with the foundations of healthy sleep first and that includes checking routines and schedules however this is based on the individual families needs.
Once that is all in place we then work together on an emotional level to help figure out what is behind the sleep associations that your child needs in order to sleep.
What ages do you work with?
Newborn to 5 years. I also have a maternity package so that you can get organised with setting up healthy sleep habits for your new baby as soon as they arrive.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday
7.00am – 4.30pm
Saturday
9.00am - 1.00pm
Email response is within 24 hours of your enquiry.
Where are you located?
I live in Tasman, New Zealand. The majority of my clients work with me via Skype, Email and Phone so my services are available almost anywhere.
Do you do gift vouchers?
Yes! There is nothing better than giving the gift of sleep to someone you love!
Packages
Packages
Premium Package
4 weeks - $450
Premium PLUS Package
6 weeks - $550
The content of these two packages are the same however the 6 week package gives you more support time to make the changes gradually. Parents who are sensitive, suffer from postnatal depression or are anxious about making changes find this package easier to deal with as it allows us to work at a slower pace. At times I will recommend the 6 week package to families if I recognise that their child may need some more time to build their confidence based on their needs and behaviours.
Although my packages are more expensive than others out there you will find that my exceptional support, unique methods and commitment to providing parents with understanding and tools to support their child’s behaviour and emotions that it is money well spent, after all you can’t put a price on your children’s health and wellbeing!
Both packages work on the Foundations of Healthy Sleep for your child with a strong focus on play, connection and understanding emotions. By working with your child’s emotional wellbeing it gives your child the confidence that they need to feel comfortable going to bed without anxiety or fear, this is the essential element’s to your child sleeping soundly.
The details of this package include:
INITIAL INTAKE
You’ll receive a detailed questionnaire for a thorough understanding of your child’s situation.
SKYPE CONSULT
A two hour Skype Consultation split over two days to discuss the Sleep Plan and how we are going to achieve your goals step by step
SLEEP PLAN
You’ll receive your unique Sleep Plan based on my assessment of your child’s sleep habits. It includes detail of our consultation, the steps forward for you and your family, supporting articles and research including scientific documents that helps to not only support your connection but to strengthen it as well.
EMAIL AND SKYPE SUPPORT
From there we are in touch daily so that we can consistently monitor your child’s progress and adapt your plan accordingly including clarification emails for each step before you implement changes and also to go over your child’s sleeping habits over the previous 24 hours.
WRAP UP CONSULT
To complete your 4 or 6 week program we have a final Skype Consult to check that everything is falling into place and you will also receive a final wrap up document to make sure we continue to preserve all of the hard work we’ve accomplished over the length of your package
Additional Support
$70 per week (email and Skype support)
Additional support is for previous or existing clients only
Sibling's Sleep Struggles
We can work on siblings at the same time no matter how different their problems are, this way you will only be weeks away from a well rested household!
Please let me know if you would like to discuss options for a package to be put together for both children
The Petite Package
The Petite Package
PETITE PACKAGE
$180
The Petite Package is for children who used to sleep really well but somehow something has become unstuck lately and sleep is rapidly unraveling.
This is a one-hour consultation and does not include a sleep plan or support however I will check in 2 weeks later to see how you are getting on.
If you would like notes and the basic outline of our conversation this is an additional $30
You can add on a week of support if you feel you would like me there for back up while you make the changes $70
Additional Support
$70 per week (email and Skype support)
Additional support is for previous or existing clients only
Sibling's Sleep Struggles
We can work on siblings at the same time no matter how different their problems are, this way you will only be weeks away from a well rested household!
Please let me know if you would like to discuss options for a package to be put together for both children
Baby on Board Package
Baby on Board Package
Baby on Board Package
$350
Having a baby is such an exciting time in your life but with so much information available about what’s best for your baby, it can be overwhelming – where to start!
This package is a simple way to start you on the best path to healthy sleep before sleep becomes a problem
Support time is spread over 2 months
INITIAL INTAKE
You’ll receive a detailed questionnaire for a thorough understanding of how you are feeling and how you would like to parent.
SKYPE CONSULT
A one hour Skype Consultation to discuss how you can prepare for your newborn’s sleep habits
SLEEP PLAN
You’ll receive your personalised Sleep Plan, so that you can start to learn what to expect in regards to child sleep, including supporting articles and research including scientific documents that helps to not only support your connection but to strengthen it as well.
SKYPE CONSULT
We have another one hour call at a time that is right for you both to discuss how things are going now that you have your baby home
WRAP UP CONSULT
To complete your program we have a final Skype Consult to check that everything is falling into place and you will also receive a final wrap up document to make sure we continue to preserve all of the hard work we’ve accomplished over the length of your package
Additional Support
$70 per week (email and Skype support)
Additional support is for previous or existing clients only
Sibling's Sleep Struggles
We can work on siblings at the same time no matter how different their problems are, this way you will only be weeks away from a well rested household!
Please let me know if you would like to discuss options for a package to be put together for both children
Testimonials
Testimonials
“When we first contacted Lettie we were exhausted, Baby F wouldn’t sleep during the day and we couldn’t understand why. Lettie helped us understand his correct sleeping rhythm and tips to settle him. Taking the time to put in place such simple skills meant he started sleeping though the day and the support and encouragement we received from Lettie was amazing. We have had some additional health issues which has altered Baby F’s sleeping habits and we have benefited from Lettie’s holistic approach to this challenge.
Lettie has gone over and above in her support, going so far as to research and send us additional information that she thought would benefit our situation and always made us feel like we had her total focus.”
““I don’t even know where to begin. From the very first phone call you made me feel comfortable and that what we were going through was going to get better. We were past the point of being sleep deprived parents and we were desperate for help with our baby girl. You explained everything to us and answered all our questions. When we started the work you supported us 100% through the whole thing. So now not only does our daughter sleep through the night and has a decent nap everyday, but she can handle teething SO much better and her eating has improved so very much. She also weaned herself off the breast at her own pace and when she felt ready.”
”I honestly cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for us Lettie. I never thought we would be at the stage we are now, where I don’t even have to be in the house and she will have an amazing sleep. You saved our family!! Thank you!!”
“Thank you so much for helping us with Holly’s sleep you have turned our lives around! We can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and ongoing support and just knowing that you are there if we need you. Holly felt very special and responded so quickly to your caring ways.”
“Lettie helped my baby go from not being able to put down during the day, constant crying and frequent night wakings to a baby that now almost on cue, falls asleep for her day naps, has a set bedtime and only wakes at night for feeds and then resettles straight back down. The support Lettie provides goes above and beyond what I would ever expect, any questions I had were answered with a full explanation as to why. She listened to the way we wanted to parent and gave us a plan and steps to suit what we wanted to achieve. I can’t recommend her highly enough!”
“We engaged Lettie to work with us when we were struggling to get our 4 year old daughter to sleep peacefully through the night. She would wake frequently, agitated and we had finally given in and gone with the easiest option of having her sleep in our bed much of the time. It was like musical beds every night as either my husband or I went to sleep in our daughter’s bed when she came through to ours. She was getting tired, we were getting tired, and my husband and I were feeling the strain of 4 years of limited sleep. Lettie was a godsend! First up, she got a detailed understanding of our situation and then provided us with a comprehensive report detailing recommended next steps. It was a relief to finally have someone map out a way forward to peaceful nights sleep rather than just reading a book or a blog (I had read many of those in the preceding 4 years!) Lettie connected with our daughter to get her on board with what was going to happen and she simply charmed her! Lettie was so positive, engaging and established immediate rapport with our daughter. As a team, we were then able to implement Lettie’s recommendations, and bit by bit, with Lettie’s support, we have worked our way to sleep. What a relief! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lettie to anyone struggling with child sleep issues. It will be worth every cent.”
“We can’t thank you enough Lettie you have changed our lives!! Our little boy had some pretty big sleep associations and a very feisty temperament that had been causing us all to fee beyond exhausted and stressed for 18 months.
We were at breaking point and needed help as we knew we couldn’t sustain this way of functioning but what put us off fixing things was that we were afraid that there would be a lot of tears for all of us especially little M as we would have to change all that he knew about sleeping.
To be honest we were skeptical about hiring someone to help us with our little man’s sleep and we were worried that it would go against our No Tears parenting style.
We had always assumed that a “Sleep Consultant” trained children to sleep well by leaving them to cry to some degree and we couldn’t face the thought of that.
Luckily Lettie is NOT a sleep consultant, as much as a family coach who offers constant caring and understanding support that worked with our feeling and emotions in mind the whole time.
She helped us to understand that the main cause of the problems were emotional and showed us the importance of really acknowledging M’s big fears and feelings. By firstly giving us the confidence that we so needed, Lettie then gave us the tools that we required to change the way we were doing things. We were consistent with her plan and although at times it was hard work the loving and fun techniques gently gave our family the break through that we needed to gain momentum.
Not only did M’s sleep improve more that we had ever hope it would, he also started to laugh more, his vocabulary improved and our daily meal battle’s stopped at well! We couldn’t believe it! And all of this and we were never told to leave him on his own to cry. We hoped for sleep, we didn’t know how but we did not expect EVERYTHING to change! We cannot recommend Lettie highly enough, don’t let the preconceived thoughts you many have about “Sleep Consultants” stop you from getting in contact with her, she will change your life! You will be so pleased you did, we never thought our lives would change this much in 6 weeks. Thank you Lettie XX”
“I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all you have done for me this year. I truly think people come into your life for a reason and I want you to know how much of an impact you have had on me, I couldn’t have gotten through those months without your patience and support. You are such a kind person and were so generous with your time and knowledge and we are in such a great space because of it. It’s odd to think I wouldn’t even know you if I passed you on the street!!”
“Lettie went above and beyond for our family and provided us with invaluable support over our period of time with her and exceeded our expectations. She helped us to understand realistic baby sleep, patterns and cycles. When we applied her techniques we turned our over tired newborn, who was rocked to sleep for every sleep, into a confident, secure and happy little boy who happily talks himself to sleep in his own cot. And to achieve this naturally and gently is so rewarding!”
“Lettie was a lifesaver, she helped me, to help my little girl have some day time naps! Baby Sophie was not sleeping in the day time and was becoming very over tired and upset, we were often taking car rides by early afternoon as it was the only way we could get her to sleep! Lettie was able to put a great plan in place for me to use straight away, without any tears! The plan was easy to read and understand, I was able to use multiple techniques and strategies to help baby Sophie have some day time naps. Sophie is now a well rested little girl, with predictable day nap times! Amazing! I’m so glad I found and contacted The Little Sleep Company! I would definitely recommend The Little Sleep Company to anyone who is having some sleep issues! Thanks Lettie”
Contact
Contact
Contact me today to set up a free 15 minute phone call to see if us working together feels right for you, many of the families that I have worked with have tried other sleep consultants without success so by having a chat with me first you get to “try before you buy!”
Hours
Monday to FRIDAY
7.00am – 4.30pm
SATURDAY
9.00AM - 1.00PM
Replying
Response time to your email enquiry within 24 hours.
Consultations must be booked and paid for in advance.