My Story
I created Happy Snooze Lane to give parents like you a gentle, more supportive way to improve sleep - without strict schedules, plans that don’t honour your baby’s cues, or pressure to stop whatever you’re doing that feels right for you. I firmly believe that better sleep shouldn’t mean sacrificing your baby’s needs or your instincts as a parent.
Why I Do What I Do
I’ve had the privilege of caring for hundreds of babies, toddlers and young children over the past 15 years - in their homes, at nurseries, and multiple destinations across the world as a Nanny, Travel Nanny, and (non-medical) Postnatal Maternity Nurse.
I’ve been there for the first sleepless nights when brand-new parents feel nervous and overwhelmed. I have rocked babies to sleep in the middle of long-haul flights. I have supported little ones with special educational needs, helping them find comfort, calm, and a sense of security in their daily routine. I’ve worked in nurseries where nap time can become a tricky puzzle, and I’ve guided families through the ups and downs of every milestone, regression, and transition.
I have seen sleep struggles of every shape and size - and more importantly, I have helped families overcome them. Without pressure. Without strict frameworks that don’t flex with real life. And never by leaving a baby to cry alone.
I know what it is like to be getting up to your baby many times per night, gently patting a baby’s back, humming soft lullabies, and wondering how you’re even functioning by morning. And I also know how incredibly rewarding it feels when those tiny, gentle adjustments lead to longer, more peaceful nights for everyone.
My role isn’t just about helping babies sleep better. It’s about supporting families through one of the most intense, sleep-deprived seasons of their lives - with heart, empathy, and a calm, personalised approach.
I’ve supported parents through night wakings, short naps, sleep regressions, bedtime battles, and every “Is this normal?” moment in between.
And through it all, I’ve seen this over and over again:
… Parents being told that their baby should be sleeping through the night by a certain age.
… That rocking, feeding, or holding their baby to sleep is a “bad habit.”
…That the only way to improve sleep is by letting their baby cry alone.
I don’t believe that. And I know you don’t either.
Babies are not meant to be trained like robots. They are wired for connection, and sleep isn’t just a biological need - it’s an emotional one too.
This is exactly why I take a gentle, responsive approach to baby sleep. No cry-it-out. No sleep programs built for the mythical “average baby”. Just tailored, evidence-based support that nurtures both your baby’s sleep and your bond with them.
Sleep isn’t just about getting more rest - it’s about feeling seen, confident, supported, and connected - to your baby and yourself.
What You Can Expect from Me
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No judgement, ever. Every baby is different, and every family’s sleep journey is unique.
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A sleep plan that fits YOUR baby, not a generic rulebook.
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A kind, science-backed approach that respects your baby’s needs (and actually makes sense at 3am).
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Support that empowers you as a parent - without second-guessing yourself (and maybe even helping find time to drink a hot cup of tea someday soon).
You don’t have to figure this out on your own, or choose between better sleep and gentle parenting - you can have both.
And I’d love to walk this journey with you.
