Services Offered
To book or discuss any of these services call
07739808096
Sleep and Routines - from birth to 6 years
When sleep goes wrong it can be disrupting to the whole family and doesn't just affect your nights but also the daytime for the whole family.
With so many different opinions on when and how to sleep train it's hard to know where to turn to. Let me help you guide your baby or young child into better sleeping habits using only gentle sleep training methods, to help all the family have a better nights sleep and a more productive day.
Though sleep training can't be started until they are 6 months old, getting into good sleeping habits can start from birth. Learn about sleep cycles, how much sleep does your baby need and assisting with developing the pattern of day and night. For older children help to transform your night into one where everyone in the house sleeps through.
Home Consult £150 (if local)
2-3hr home visit to discuss sleep problems and assist with a nap or bedtime routine. Includes 1 week of follow up support over the phone
Overnight support from £22 per hr
Arrive before you child goes to bed and assist with all nighttime awakenings to gently guide your child to sleeping through the night. Usually takes 2-3 nights. Includes 1 week of follow up support over the phone
24hr in home support - £350 per 24hrs
I come to your home and stay for between 1-5 days, most families I go to for
between 48-72hrs. Includes 1 week of follow up support over the phone
Phone Consult - £120
This is for people who don't live local to me. This includes a phonecall to talk through the sleep issues, I talk you through how to implement the changes and am then back up over the phone for the next few days while you implement
Maternity Nursing and Night Nannying
A new baby can be a daunting endeavour, whether its your first or fourth, one baby or more, all babies are different. I can help with baby care, including breast and or bottle feeding, nappy changes, bathing, looking after your precious newborn whilst you get some well earned sleep/recover from the birth, I can offer support and advice and be flexible to suit your needs.
Stress and sleep deprivation can all play their part in those first few weeks and I’m here to support and guide you through the more tricky aspects so that you can enjoy those precious early days.
I have masses of experience with singletons and twins, and have also helped with 6 sets of triplets.
24hr in home support - £300 per 24hrs for singletons, £350+ for multiples
Can be for as little as 1x 24hrs a week up to 6x 24hrs per week
Overnight only - £22 per hr for singletons, £25+ for multiples
Usual working hrs are 9pm to 7am but this can be changed to suit you
Troubleshoot - Reflux, Allergies, CMPA, Feeding Issues etc
Is your baby constantly crying and won't settle?
Baby doesn't want to eat? Possible reflux but you just aren't sure.
Older siblings not impressed at the new arrival?
Don't worry, you may feel your the only person with this issue but I bet I will have assessed and guided parents through the same issue before, and have many tricks up my sleeve to help with a whole host of problems.
There are many different reasons for families having difficulties and parents should not be frightened or feel bad asking for help from a professional. Sometimes problems are very easy to solve and having someone emotionally removed from the situation come in and help can be just what's needed, a fresh set of eyes! Sometimes an issue can be changed in a matter of minutes, other times it may take a few days while new routines or behaviour are established.
Call me for an initial discovery chat, from there we can go forward with a phone consult or a home consult for a few hours or a few days depending on how much support is required.
Phone Consult - £120
usually lasts 30-45mins we can talk through the problems and I can offer advice on how to move forward and manage or resolve the issues you are having.
Home Consult (depending on where you live) £150
usually lasts between 1-2hrs we can talk through the problems and I can offer advice on how to move forward and manage or resolve the issues you are having. Includes 1 week of follow up support over the phone
24hr in home support - £350 per 24hrs
I come and stay at your home from 1-5 days, most families I go to for between 36-72hrs. We talk through the issues you are having, make a plan and I put that plan into action over the length of my stay. Includes 1 week of follow up support over the phone
Twins, Triplets and More
Going for your scan and being told you're expecting more than one baby can come as a bit of a shock, and not only for first time parents.
I have experience with twins and triplets, from birth to school age, and the many extra challenges multiple children bring. Having helped with over 50 sets of twins and 6 sets of triplets. I've got lots of tricks up my sleeve to guide you through the first few years.
Getting into a routine with multiples is an excellent way to establish both parents and babies getting the right amount of sleep and feeds, and keeps everyone in control. I can assist with feeds, sleep, reflux, routines, behaviour in older babies and toddlers, pretty much anything about the wonderful world of multiples.
I offer consults either in person if local or on the phone, and 24-48hr troubleshoots. Please call to discuss and we can work out a plan to suit your needs and budget. It's amazing what can be established from a 2hr consult.
Home consult £150 for up to 3hrs
Discuss problems with sleep, feeds, routines etc, includes 1 week of follow up support over the phone
Phone consult £120 for up to an hr,
Includes 1 week support via message while you implement the changes
Full day/night support £350 - £500 per 24hr
Can be for 1 0ff 24-48hr help to set up feeding and sleeping. Includes 1 week of follow up support over the phone
Weaning
With so much conflicting information, and huge amounts of equipment out there, weaning can seem like a daunting task.
Covers:
Baby-led and puréed
Equipment - what to buy and what not
What foods and when
Intolerances and allergies
Reflux and CMPA
Let me guide you through introducing food to your baby and make weaning an enjoyable and fun experience.
Personal consult at your own home £120
Follow Up Support for previous clients
There are a multitude of reasons why you may need ongoing support, transition from 2 to 1 nap, moving house/change of environment, routine needs moving on, clock change, jet lag, weaning or maybe it's a few weeks, months or even years since I first helped you and your needing a little extra support. Please click on the relevant link below where you can make a booking.
Phone Consult - £35
15min chat on the phone to give additional follow on support and advice
https://calendly.com/claireshouksmith/15min
Additional week of sleep support - £60
This is for families still having ongoing issues with sleep after I have left whether that be the week after or several months down the line. This can be for many different reasons iillness, teething etc. This includes an initial phone consult and then 1 week of daily WhatsApp support.
https://calendly.com/claireshouksmith/additional-sleep-support
Moving on plan for getting older ~ £50
This bespoke plan will cover your child’s next nap transition or moving on to weaning. Can also cover upcoming clock changes or timezone changes when travelling. Includes a phone consult and 1 week of daily WhatsApp support.