Welcome
It’s so easy to get help and advice via my website, just explore and you can learn more about what I offer.
About Me
The eldest of six children, so I grew up in a home where it seemed that there were always babies and young children around.
Consultancy
I provide baby sleep & feed consultancy & Maternity Nurse service to parents offering help & advice with newborns, growing babies, toddlers & young children.
My Books
The author of three practical, down-to-earth books, which utilise my experience as a baby care expert and baby sleep expert.
Speaking
Spend the day with me, one of the world’s leading childcare experts, at one of my ante-natal courses.
Baby Sleep Expert
Having children doesn't have to be stressful
I’m a mother and a grandmother with over forty years experience as a baby sleep expert, maternity nurse, child-care expert, parental adviser and author. As a baby sleep expert, I get to fulfil my passion of helping parents to look after their babies and young children. I provide a Consultancy and Maternity Nurse Service offering help and advice with newborns, growing babies and toddlers. I am a huge advocate of creating a flexible, loving routine and have seen this method work very successfully for many years with my clients’ babies as well as with my own children and grandchildren. Click on the Consultancy page to find out more about the different levels of help and advice I can provide; from the basic level of email help and telephone calls to a 24-hour maternity nurse. And as a quick-fix - read my top tips for babies and toddlers below – and remember - as a parent you’re doing the most valuable and important job you will ever do in bringing up your children. Don’t underestimate the value of your time, love and care in helping your child to be secure in an ever-changing world.
Love, Rachel xx
Testimonials
Rachel's Blog
Some of the best tips from Rachel
My Baby Won’t Sleep, What Can I Do?
So often I hear the cry “my baby won’t sleep, what can I do ?” Often this phrase is to do with baby not sleeping at night but often it can be when baby won’t settle to sleep for his daytime naps. My baby isn’t settling at night My baby won’t sleep in the day[…]
Rachel’s Feature on ITV This Morning.
Rachel joins Eamonn and Ruth to talk about her controversial methods, why babies should be left to cry and how she helped Gwyneth Paltrow get a good night’s sleep. Do you need help with your little one? Head over to the consultancy page to view prices, and book a call.
How to Swaddle a Baby
Watch Rachel show you how to swaddle a baby correctly. I am now going to show you how to swaddle your baby. Take a large muslin or shawl and fold it in half to make a triangle shape. Lay the swaddle blanket either in the middle of your bed or on a table. If you[…]
Top Ten Tips for You and Your Baby
Here’s Rachel’s top ten tips for you and your baby. 1. Take time to really enjoy your baby, remember that becoming a parent is a wonderful experience even through the ups and downs. 2. Finding a structure for your day will help you to enjoy parenthood. 3. A flexible routine helps your baby[…]
Top Ten Tips for You and Your Toddler
1. Be a positive parent, enjoy the fun times with your toddler as much as you can. 2. Toddler tantrums are inevitable; remember other parents go through just the same experiences. 3. Toddlers can be exhausting, ensure that you make time for yourself regularly. 4. Spend time with other parents and toddlers to keep your[…]