About Me

A FEW WORDS ABOUT ME

Children are my passion. Helping them sleep is my job.

My name is Federica: I am a former marketing manager, a study nerd and a qualified Baby Sleep Consultant based in London. I am also a mum: I have been there; I know how you feel while you read this in the very little time you have for yourself.

The time we get to spend with our babies is really small compared to a lifetime and, believe it or not, it flies! Because it is so precious, we should try and make the most out of it; however, parents are often so exhausted and the children so tired and fussy that it is really hard to call it "quality time". So here is my mission: I want to help parents and children be better rested so they can really enjoy their time together!

People read and talk a lot about nutrition, sport and many other aspects of their health. But very little is told about the science behind sleep. Often times not even paediatricians would give clear answers or advice to parents who are desperate for sleep. That's when a baby sleep coach kicks in.

After studying intensively for my own use and helping many friends with their babies, quitting my corporate job and becoming a sleep consultant came as a natural choice. I trained, and keep training, with international experts in many fields and I am a member of professional associations worldwide.

I support families throughout the first years of their children's life. Sleep training is not necessarily about controlled crying. I offer a wide range of solutions, from routine based techniques to gentle strategies, depending on each child's individual needs and on the parenting style and expectations of the family. I work together with parents, fully respecting their goals. But in the end we all want the same thing: more sleep and less crying.

If you would like to learn more about who I am and what I do, get in touch!

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SOME QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT WANT TO ASK

Are you a maternity nurse or a night nanny?

I am neither of the two. I am a sleep consultant and I trained extensively on specific topics related to baby and toddler sleep. However, I partner with other specialists such as maternity nurses, night nannies, nutritionists and lactation consultants for any child's need that goes beyond my own expertise.
Do I need to stop breastfeeding?

I work with both breastfeeding and bottle feeding mums with no limitation whatsoever. In case of allergy or more severe health issues that are causing sleep problems I will refer you to the relevant specialists.
Will I have to leave my baby to cry?

Absolutely not! Although crying it out might be an effective method for some parents who are willing to use it, there are many other gentler strategies we can implement to improve your child's sleep.
Is there any age limitation?

I suggest waiting until baby is 8 weeks old before working on his sleep. By that age babies should have their cicardian rythm consolidated and would start building their own sleep pattern. I work with babies and toddlers up to 6 years old.
Do you see clients outside of London?

Families living in London can benefit from in-home consultations, however I can easily support parents anywhere around the world via telephone, skype, facetime and whatsapp. I offer consultations in English and Italian.
What kind of certification do you have?

I am a qualified Holistic Sleep Coach, holding a London Open College Network Level 6 certification.
I am a member of the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants and of the International Pediatric Sleep Association.
I attended the "Infant Mental Health" course at Warwick Medical School.
I completed the training for "Parenting with the Nervous Syestem in mind"
What does Holistic Sleep Coach mean?

It means that we are trained to assess your child's case holistically, taking into consideration all possible factors that can have an impact on your child's sleep (nutrition, allergies, behavioural or personality traits, anxiety, health issues, special needs, environmental and family context, along with those specifically related to sleep) and we provide the best advice for you.
Any information or advice I give during my consultations, in the sleep plans I prepare for my clients and in my posts on social pages is evidence based. This means it is supported by scientific research and published in academic literature.

"No one knows my child better than I do. "

It is no secret that parents are in constant search for the holy grail of baby sleep. In one minute you can scout hundreds of books and websites that promise winning techniques and I am sure you have already tried most of them. Haven't you?

So why do you need another guru to tell you what to do? In the end, no one knows your child better than you do. The truth is, we are not gurus and we certainly do not have magic wands. A holistic baby sleep coach can help you identify the underlying reasons why your child is not sleeping well. I can help you choose the right strategy for your child, based on her own specific peculiarities. I can support you, advise and coach you through the journey. Kind of like the difference between reading fitness books and going to a five-star weight-loss clinic with a private chef and a personal trainer.

Does it make more sense now?