Individual sleep consultation

Sleep problems are as individual as you are as a family. However, the most common sleep problems fall into these categories and can all be resolved gently and gradually, focusing on your attachment style. I'd be happy to accompany you on this journey and show you how! • Difficulty falling asleep • Frequent waking up at night • Difficulties finding a suitable daytime nap routine • Waking up early (before 6 a.m.) • Sleep dependency, e.g. through breastfeeding, rocking or physical contact • Short or no daytime naps • Co-sleeping out of desperation rather than conviction

After analyzing your individual sleep situation, I will create a step-by-step plan to help you achieve your sleep goals. This includes, among other things: • An individual, comprehensive sleep plan with clear action steps. • The evaluation of the daily sleep log • Assessment of the sleep environment and tips for safe sleep practices • Age-appropriate schedules and routines This will allow you to answer all these questions specifically: • Sleep basics: How much sleep does your baby/child need? What changes have occurred and what changes can you expect before their third birthday? What can we expect from your baby/child? • The path to a good night's sleep for your baby: How do you recognize signs of tiredness? What role do periods of wakefulness play? How do you create an optimal sleep environment and a calming bedtime ritual? What schedules and routines should you follow? • Falling asleep and staying asleep independently: How does your baby/child learn this in an age-appropriate way? What does it mean when your baby/child cries, and how can we lovingly and attachment-oriented support them? What gentle methods help your baby/child fall asleep independently? How can sleep be stabilized throughout the night? • Drinking/eating and sleep: How do breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or solid food affect sleep quality? What role does nutrition play in sleep patterns? • Special situations: How do you deal with illness, teething, or sleep regressions? What happens during transitional phases? • Practical aids: What purchases can support your baby's/child's sleep? What methods can help you to sustainably improve sleep?

Basically, you as parents should agree that you need and want a change – and work together towards it. To begin the consultation, you should have at least four weeks of as much of your usual routine as possible so that your baby or child can gently adjust to the new (falling-in) sleep situation. This means that there should be no interruptions to the familiar sleep environment during this time, for example, due to vacations.

Because I create an individual step-by-step plan for each family, each situation, and each sleep problem, and invest a lot of time in analyzing your sleep situation and issues, the consultation naturally involves a cost. I try to keep the costs as low as possible, as I want to help as many families and children as possible achieve healthy sleep. Nevertheless, the time spent must, of course, be compensated. The cost of a personalized sleep consultation depends on the level of support you require. If you feel confident implementing the detailed step-by-step plan independently, you can do so on your own – after all, the plan is designed to empower you to help yourself. However, if you'd like more guidance, reassurance, security, and trust, I'd be happy to provide more intensive, regular support on your journey to healthy sleep. My consulting packages start at €249 and can be expanded depending on your individual needs.

Basically, I consciously distance myself from outdated methods such as "letting them cry it out" and instead rely on bonding, understanding, tenderness and patience, combined with clear structures and a feasible plan. I will never encourage you to let your baby cry if you feel uncomfortable doing so. Nor will I ask you to ignore your baby's signals. Crying is a form of communication – but not all crying is the same. Babies cry from frustration, hunger, discomfort, or tiredness. It's a natural reaction to inner tension. Changes are unfamiliar to babies – and yes, they may cry. What's crucial is how we react. By providing them with security and support, we help them cope with stress and learn to sleep in a safe and nurturing environment. My goal is to create a sustainable sleep foundation – tailored to each family. Every child, every parent, and every situation is unique. That's why we'll work together to find a path that feels right for you and your baby!

You can have a wonderful and long breastfeeding relationship with your child and still sleep well! Weaning and supplementing with formula is not necessary for good sleep. We will find another, gentle solution that works for you!

Your baby's good sleep and healthy development shouldn't depend on your financial situation. Please contact me, describe your situation, and together we'll find a solution!