We had two magical visits from Jackie.  The first visit was planned to help my 12-week baby do longer stretches overnight, especially in the early hours when her reflux could bother her.  However, this changed when my toddler’s childcare closed for the week and we unexpectedly had him at home with us.  Jackie was invaluable in explaining the behaviour challenges we were experiencing with our two-year-old and how to take control back.  I learnt so much about how to manage my ‘terrible twos’ toddler as well as lots of ideas for simple creative play.  Jackie also guided us through potty training and bedtime for two.  All in three days!

For the second visit I was in desperate need of sleep after my newborn had recovered from bronchiolitis over Christmas.  In just three days Jackie gently taught my baby to stop using breastfeeding as a crutch to sleep to learning how to self-settling.  I went from only being able to get my baby to sleep in the sling or for 30mins in the crib to getting the golden 2hr lunchtime nap in the crib.  When Jackie left, I felt confident in knowing how to help my baby sleep better and a routine that worked for our family.