One Settling Session in the Newborn Stage Can Change Everything
Those early weeks with your new baby are magical — but they can also be overwhelming. You’re recovering, adjusting, and running on little sleep, while also trying to figure out what your baby needs.
It’s no surprise that many parents fall into patterns that feel like survival — holding the baby all night, dozing off with them on the sofa, or bringing them into bed when it wasn’t part of their plan. These habits aren’t a sign of “doing it wrong” — they’re simply what happens when exhaustion takes over.
But here’s the thing: with the right guidance early on, those stressful patterns don’t need to take hold at all.
Even with a newborn under 12 weeks, you can lay the foundations for calm, safe, and responsive sleep — and prevent unsafe or unsustainable habits before they become the only way your baby will settle.
Case Study 1: Helping Baby Learn to Settle in the Cot
Baby: 5 weeks old
This family were constantly contact-napping — their baby simply wouldn’t sleep anywhere else. Mum admitted she often nodded off while holding him, and it scared her.
During a daytime settling session, I showed them how to gently transfer him into his cot, staying close and responsive. By the end of the session, he was napping safely in his bed — no tears, no battles, no unsafe positions.
“It’s such a relief to know he can nap in his cot. We feel safer and more confident already.”
Case Study 2: Avoiding the Feeding to Sleep Trap
Baby: 8 weeks old
This little girl would only fall asleep at the breast. Nights were a blur of hourly feeds and broken sleep. Mum worried she’d never have another way to settle her.
With one night-time settling session, I helped the parents introduce gentle rhythms and soothing techniques, so feeding wasn’t the only solution. Their baby still fed responsively when needed, but she also learned to settle in her cot without constant feeding.
“We didn’t realise how quickly she could learn another way. Now she feeds when she’s hungry, and we all get more rest.”
Case Study 3: Preventing the Evening Struggle
Baby: 10 weeks old
Evenings had turned into a pattern of hours of crying and pacing the house. Parents feared this was “just colic” and something they had to live with.
We worked together in a bedtime settling session to create a calm, predictable rhythm and use responsive settling techniques. That night, she went down calmly in her cot, and the parents finally had an evening together.
“We felt so hopeless before, but you showed us how to make bedtime gentle instead of stressful.”
Why Early Support Matters
When families wait until they’re at breaking point, it can feel harder to unpick habits that have already formed. By seeking support in the newborn stage (0–12 weeks), you’re giving your baby — and yourself — the gift of:
✔️ Safe, calm sleep from the very beginning
✔️ Gentle rhythms that help the whole household feel more settled
✔️ Confidence in how to respond without second-guessing
✔️ Prevention of unsafe or exhausting habits that creep in during those early nights
This isn’t about strict schedules or “training” a newborn. It’s about giving you the tools and reassurance to feel confident, supported, and safe right from the start.
✨ If your baby is under 12 weeks, one settling session can help you start as you mean to go on — calm, safe, and responsive. Prevention really is better than cure.
💌 Message me today to book your newborn settling session.