Gentle baby settling – how we support Families in Melbourne

We know how it feels to hear our own baby cry and that’s why wherever possible, we will do all that we can to keep your baby’s tears to a minimum.

We DO NOT train our clients with the ‘Cry It Out’ (CIO) method.

Our techniques are much gentler and customised to your family’s needs! How could we expect you to leave your baby alone over a long period of time to cry him/herself to sleep, without being able to offer comfort? We know that we couldn’t, it’s just not what we believe in.

What we do believe in is a bedtime routine that is enjoyed by both the parents and baby, not something that you dread! If your baby is upset and crying out for you, why shouldn’t you be able to go in within a reasonable time and comfort him/her?

As a gentle baby sleep consultant in Melbourne (and surrounding), I provide individual guidance and support using responsive and age-appropriate techniques. Some of the areas that our training will focus on include:

Settling Techniques

We will guide you with gentle sleep settling techniques that are designed to support your baby to fall asleep more easily and stay asleep longer. Our approach is calm, responsive and focused on helping your baby feel safe and secure.

Independent Sleep

We support your baby in developing independent sleep skills. This means learning to fall asleep on their own, in their own sleep space, without needing to be rocked, fed or held to sleep. Your baby will feel supported as they build confidence in their own sleep abilities.

Sleep Environment

We provide advice on creating the ideal sleep environment for your baby. This includes safe sleep practices, optimal room temperature, lighting, noise and other key factors that help promote restful and uninterrupted sleep.

Overnight Waking

Waking frequently through the night can be exhausting for the whole family. We help you understand why your baby is waking and support you with strategies to reduce or even eliminate overnight waking so that everyone gets more rest.

Routine

We assist you in creating a consistent and age-appropriate daily rhythm that includes both naps and a calm, predictable bedtime routine. These routines help regulate your baby’s body clock and support longer, more restful sleep.

And So Much More

Every baby is different and so is every family. We are Melbourne-based baby sleep consultants, offering personalised support that is gentle, responsive and tailored to your specific needs. Support is available both in-person and online, across Melbourne, the Macedon Ranges, Bendigo and beyond.

FAQs

“Will I be leaving my baby to cry?”
If you are envisioning that you will be leaving your baby alone to ‘cry it out’ for a long period of time and not go in to give comfort, NO WAY! How could we expect anyone to do this, when we couldn’t even do this ourselves. We offer gentle settling techniques and will work with what is the best fit for your baby, your family, and what you are comfortable with.

“My baby has just always been a bad sleeper.”
Most babies are not ‘just bad sleepers’. They just need to learn ways to improve their habits and that’s where we can help.

“I have tried sleep training techniques and it doesn’t work.”
Assisting your baby to sleep can be like a puzzle. If there is one piece missing, it just won’t work. We are here to assist you in putting all of the pieces together and guide you every step of the way. We are only an email away.

“When will my baby sleep through the night?”
Unfortunately there is no one answer as all babies are different. I have worked with some babies that have never slept through the night and after our consultation, they slept through after the very first night!

Dreambaby Sleep Solutions – A gentle baby sleep consultant based in Melbourne, supporting families locally in the Macedon Ranges and Bendigo, and worldwide via virtual consults.