I have used Rachel of Sleep Genie as a sleep consultant for my baby James when he was ten months old (eight months old corrected). James suffered from colic and reflux so I did all I could to help James to fall asleep. I used alot of sleep props, for example rocking, walking and singing (anything for a quiet life! ). James never fell asleep by himself and he never went into his cot awake until I met Rachel.
Rachel was so relaxed, down to earth, confident and reassuring that she could help us to help James to fall asleep by himself. I loved her approach and method as it did not involve walking out of the room and leaving James “to cry it out”. Its a more gentle “baby” steps approach.
Rose - Mum of 10 month old little boy,James is now a more content and happy baby as he now gets proper sleep all through the night and during the day in the cot. I am no longer anxious about James and trying to get him to sleep.
I would not have got through this process of sleep training with James if it was a book I was following because with Rachel I got reassurance and guidance and feedback on progress every day. She was always available to take my telephone call.
I would highly recommend anyone where their baby’s sleep habits are an issue to work with Rachel. I am so glad I contacted her because it has changed my life!
Our daughter was always rocked or fed to sleep at night. It was quick and easy and she would stay asleep while we quietly laid her down in her cot. She didn’t sleep through the night every night but it wasn’t bad and we were dealing with it fine. Then she turned 10 months old and everything started to go down hill quickly. She refused to be rocked/fed to sleep. She would squirm and want to get down to play. When we put her in her cot she would scream to the point of making herself sick! It got to the point that I would dread bedtime. We were at our wits end. Rachel was an amazing person to work with on our daughters sleep issues. We were contact with Rachel every day and to address any questions or concerns. It took just over a week to see a huge improvement in our daughters sleep and in ours. We don’t dread bedtime anymore and that is amazing!
Anna - Mum of Rebecca 10 months old,
Two months ago I was feeding my 8 month baby to sleep every night,naps were a constant battle,I was exhausted and totally stressed out about sleeping. Now my ten month old goes into her cot awake for her naps and at nighttime. Rachel was very supportive and respectful of my wishes to gently help my baby learn how to sleep. She was very knowledgable about all aspects of sleep and baby’s development. She gave me a clear,concise and well thought out plan that was easy to implement. She changed our lives! Sleep is no longer a battle,I don’t have to feed her to sleep anymore and she is getting much more sleep. I would highly recommend Rachel to anyone who is having difficulties with their child’s sleep and who are seeking a gentle approach to sleep training.
Jane - Mum of 8 month old little girl.,