Hellooooo

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I’m Melanie.

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Let’s get the boring, I know what I’m doing formalities out of the way first. I’ve been a paediatric nurse for over 12 years, (think kids, not feet, I promise feet are not my thing). I hold a Bachelor of Applied Science Psychology and a Bachelor of Nursing, and postgraduate qualifications in Child Development.

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But more importantly – I’m MUM to three little kippers. Freddie (5), Goldie (3) and Ruey (8 months). So when I say I get it… I really, really get it.

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The beautiful, the chaotic, the soul-shifting, the humbling, the all-consuming, messy, wonderful, slightly unhinged, kind of motherhood.

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Here’s something that might surprise you though… Despite having three young kids, sleep deprivation hasn’t been apart of our story.

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My babies have slept age-appropriately. They’re not robots (far from it), but they can all sleep - independently, in their own spaces - without compromising connection, attachment or responsiveness. And that has meant everything. More energy. More patience. More capacity to actually enjoy these early years - not just survive them.​

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But wow… the sleep world is louder than ever. It is Confusing. Overwhelming. Divisive. It left me unsure whether to return to sleep consulting. Parents are stuck between extremes - told that love looks a certain way, that sleep deprivation is a badge of honour, told to just ride it out or to do something that doesn’t feel right for them. So, they stay - Exhausted. Unsure. Pushing through. It does not have to feel like this.

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The right sleep support is life changing.

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So what kind of sleep consultant am I?

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Never in my wildest pre-kid dreams (because honestly this is probably as wild as dreams get in your mid-30s) did I think I would become some sort of sleep-obsessed nutter… but here I am.

 

I am the kind who is all in. A passionate. Invested. Dedicated (borderline obsessive) one. I cut through the noise and give you a clear, realistic, evidence-based guidance tailored to your baby and your parenting style. If the sleep-deprived life is not your cup of tea, I’m here to unpack what’s no longer working, make a very good plan, and am in your corner, holding your hand, every step of the way.

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After all my years working with families, one thing I know for sure : Every single baby is capable of sleeping well.

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Because we can’t survive without sleep, your baby can’t thrive without sleep and to be completely honest - I’m just a hot mess with an unwashed mum-bun without it. So, let’s say goodbye to sleepless nights and hello to well-rested brunches, lunches and arvo wines (because let’s be honest… that’s what mat leave is really about, right 😉?).

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Melanie x