Babies are born with immature nervous systems and rely on us—our presence, our calm, and our confidence—to help them regulate their emotions and bodies. When it comes to sleep, this means our ability to stay grounded and responsive can directly shape how safe and settled they feel. Rather than forcing independence, we focus on nurturing
Babies are born with immature nervous systems and rely on us—our presence, our calm, and our confidence—to help them regulate their emotions and bodies. When it comes to sleep, this means our ability to stay grounded and responsive can directly shape how safe and settled they feel. Rather than forcing independence, we focus on nurturing connection. By holding space for their needs while gently supporting healthy sleep patterns, we help them build trust, emotional security, and ultimately, better sleep—without ever compromising on responsiveness or care.
Giving your baby cuddles and responding to their needs is not spoiling them, it’s essential. Babies thrive on connection, and consistent, loving responses help them feel safe and understood. Far from creating bad habits, this kind of nurture lays the foundation for emotional strength and security. Your baby is building neural connections
Giving your baby cuddles and responding to their needs is not spoiling them, it’s essential. Babies thrive on connection, and consistent, loving responses help them feel safe and understood. Far from creating bad habits, this kind of nurture lays the foundation for emotional strength and security. Your baby is building neural connections every single day, and the warmth and closeness you offer directly shape how their brain develops. The more love and reassurance they receive now, the more resilient and connected they become later.
A holistic approach to sleep optimisation, because baby sleep is about so much more than schedules and wake windows. We look at the full picture: feeding, developmental stages, emotional needs, environment, parental wellbeing, and realistic expectations. Sleep is deeply individual and ever-changing, especially in the first few years of li
A holistic approach to sleep optimisation, because baby sleep is about so much more than schedules and wake windows. We look at the full picture: feeding, developmental stages, emotional needs, environment, parental wellbeing, and realistic expectations. Sleep is deeply individual and ever-changing, especially in the first few years of life. Rather than pushing rigid routines or "training" methods, we focus on understanding your baby’s cues, creating nurturing rhythms, and making gentle, responsive changes that support better sleep for the whole family. It’s not about perfection, it’s about connection, confidence, and calm.
I was blessed with a firecracker of a little boy, who had serious FOMO and never showed signs of being tired until it was too late! Despite my best intentions to be baby-led and responsive, we were spiralling. He was grumpy, I was overwhelmed, and the experience I’d dreamt of- the magic of motherhood - felt like it was slipping through my fingers.
Desperate for change, I dived deep into the science of infant sleep and began making small, practical adjustments that had a huge impact. I taught my son to settle with confidence, worked our life around his naps in a way that still allowed us to live, and finally found a rhythm that worked.
But as I studied mainstream sleep training methods, I hit a wall: I simply couldn’t do it. I couldn’t leave him to cry, not even for ten minutes. And if I couldn’t do it with my own child, how could I ask other parents to?
So I pivoted. I immersed myself in the neuroscience of attachment, regulation, and infant development - and what I found validated everything my heart already knew. Responsive care isn’t spoiling your child-it’s shaping their brain, building trust, and laying the foundations for lifelong resilience.
And yet, this isn’t about 'never sleeping again' or rigidly following a schedule. There is a middle ground. You can nurture and still improve sleep. You can be responsive and have structure. You can make empowered changes without compromising your instincts.
Now, I’m here to share what I’ve learned. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all method. I won’t promise miracles. But I will walk with you through the tough patches, help you understand what’s normal, what’s not, and offer practical, compassionate tools to help your whole family rest easier-without ever leaving your baby to cry alone.
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