IS YOUR METHOD GENTLE? I DON’T WANT MY LITTLE ONE CRY IT OUT ON THEIR OWN
Our method is gentle. We use an approach that allows you to stay with your little one in their room while guiding them through the positive changes that you are making. This includes being able to offer your little one touch, voice and your proximity support as well as giving cuddles if they need it. Please understand though that by using a gentler approach to sleep work it doesn’t mean that it is a no cry sleep solution. Little ones still need to process and adapt to the changes - so no matter which method you use it can still involve supporting your little one through periods of crying.
I’M TRYING TO DECIDE BETWEEN THE SOUND SLUMBER OR THE TOTAL SLUMBER TRANSFORMATION - WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR ME?
This really depends on the level of support that you feel you may need. Both the Sound Slumber and Total Slumber Transformation include an age appropriate Slumber Guide. Our 4-24 Month Guide and 2-5 Year Guide are comprehensive but easy to follow including all of the information that you need to work through your little ones sleep journey. No matter which option you choose we will provide you with appropriate actions and advice to ensure you have all of the right tools to achieve your sleep goals. Sound Slumber gives you access to 8 x email punch passes to be used within 8 weeks of purchase. If you book the Sound Slumber we recommend checking in with us every other day so that your support period lasts. Total Slumber Transformation offers daily support for the duration of your two week sleep plan via your own personalised sleep portal. With Total Slumber Transformation we are able to work with you closer to monitor your little ones entire sleep journey. Both support plans involve having a Hayley or Katie work with you closely to provide solutions and actions to help you achieve better sleep for your little one - the only thing you need to decide is the amount of support you feel you need to help you on this journey.
FOR YOUR TOTAL SLUMBER TRANSFORMATION PACKAGE YOU OFFER 2 AND 4 WEEK OPTIONS. WHY? WHICH ONE SHOULD I CHOOSE?
Yes! We are big believers that there isn’t a one size fits all when it comes to sleep work which means that occasionally some little ones do need more time than 2 weeks to resolve ALL of their sleep challenges. Some families also prefer to focus on just a couple of goals at a time so that they can work through their unique challenges at a pace more comfortable to them.
SO CAN I UPGRADE TO A 4 WEEK SUPPORT PACKAGE IF NEEDED, OR DO I NEED TO BOOK IT UP FRONT?
You have the option to book upfront (if you believe you have a lot to work through or you’d like to go through things with more time). Or you can add on additional support during or at the end of your support period.
WHAT AGE DOES MY LITTLE ONE HAVE TO BE TO WORK WITH YOU VIA THE TOTAL SLUMBER TRANSFORMATION PACKAGE?
We work with children up to 5 years of age. To work with us through our TST package we recommend for little ones to be at least 5 months old. Even though our methods are gentle and hands on, in our experience babies younger than this just aren’t quite ready to go through an extensive sleep program in only a two week period. If you are desperate for support and would prefer to start with us earlier we will support your little one from 4.5 months of age. Please note we do find the younger babies start often the more support time they need to work through all of your goals. If your baby is younger than 5 months it’s likely you will require more than 2 weeks of support. You can book additional support time upfront at the time of your initial booking or at a later stage.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET RESULTS?
A large portion of our work is making foundational changes to sleep. So because our sleep work isn’t just focused on settling many parents report improvement in some areas straight away. Others start seeing results after a few days. Results should continue to trend throughout the course of your sleep plan until we reach the end of your sleep journey where the goal is for us to have all of your sleep challenges resolved (as long as realistic).
DO YOU LOOK AT ALL ELEMENTS OF MY BABY’S DAY, OR DO YOU ONLY WORK ON SETTLING?
As certified holistic sleep consultants we take into account every element around sleep. This includes day schedules, nutrition, feeding times, activity, emotional wellbeing, room environment and more.
I AM KEEN TO GET STARTED - HOW LONG IS YOUR WAITLIST?
On average we have a 1-2 week waitlist.
I WOULD LIKE TO CHAT WITH YOU FURTHER - HOW DO I ARRANGE THIS?
If you are still unsure about the most appropriate support plan for you then please contact us at info@slumberandsprout.com.au to discuss your circumstances in more detail. A friendly member of our team will work with you closely to determine the best solution.