Hello Moon Sleep

Hello Moon Sleep Attachment focused infant & toddler sleep support using gentle strategies! No sleep training or CIO!

It’s a great question! When there are so many sleep coaches out there it’s good to know what a Holistic Sleep Coach actu...
12/11/2025

It’s a great question! When there are so many sleep coaches out there it’s good to know what a Holistic Sleep Coach actually does! Especially because it does sound a bit hippy-esque!

I can’t speak for all of them, but when I work with a family I take into consideration a huge range of variables such as medical history, temperament, age and development, your family situation, oral function, attachment and sleep needs to name but a few. This way I can work with you to create a unique sleep plan to help you make gentle changes whilst remaining responsive. Absolutely no masking of root causes with sleep training or generic sleep plans!

So absolutely no hugging of trees or singing kumbaya (unless that works for you!) but definitely a focus on connection, co-regulation and figuring out what’s actually going on 🌙

If that sounds like an approach you’ve been looking for, why not get in touch! I’d love to chat!

It’s a question I see being asked really frequently! We need to remember that comfort is also a need, and feeding is a r...
05/11/2025

It’s a question I see being asked really frequently!

We need to remember that comfort is also a need, and feeding is a really lovely and natural way to be able to provide our little ones with closeness and comfort - whether they are hungry or not! So if it’s working for you, you don’t need to stop!

If you are thinking of moving away from feeding as a form of settling, get in touch to see if I can help 🌙

Do you find your little one falls asleep much quicker with a feed?

I mention them all the time on my stories, but why do I offer them?⭐️ To check if our values align and match up! I have ...
04/11/2025

I mention them all the time on my stories, but why do I offer them?

⭐️ To check if our values align and match up! I have a holistic and gentle approach to sleep support, so if you were expecting sleep training and cry-it-out, you’re not going to get that here!

💬 It gives me the chance to chat to you about what’s going on so I understand the kind of support you need and how I can help.

❓It gives you a chance to find out a bit more about me! You need to know that your little one is in safe hands, so you can use this time to ask me questions.

🤗 We can chat about the different sleep support options I offer and figure out which would be best for you.

❤️ It’s a 15 minute chat, no pressure or judgment. If you don’t think we would work well together then that’s absolutely fine!

Why not book a call? The link is in my bio or feel free to give me a message!

You think sleep is sorted but then your little one hits the age of two! It’s a great age for so many reasons, but it’s a...
30/10/2025

You think sleep is sorted but then your little one hits the age of two! It’s a great age for so many reasons, but it’s also an age where you can find a developmental peak! Here’s ways you can help!

How are you finding this age?

I know we’ve all been given some scary, blood-curdling “advice” when it comes to our little ones sleep, and I want to he...
27/10/2025

I know we’ve all been given some scary, blood-curdling “advice” when it comes to our little ones sleep, and I want to hear all about it!

Give me a fright and tell me in the comments! 👻

Halloween might be scary but bedtime shouldn’t be! Take 20% off the Moonbeam package for the next week! It’s my email pa...
27/10/2025

Halloween might be scary but bedtime shouldn’t be!

Take 20% off the Moonbeam package for the next week! It’s my email package that’s great for one or two bedtime related problems like false starts, split nights, early rising!

DM me for more info! 🎃

Did you know that the tongue plays an important role when it comes to sleep? Overnight, when our mouths are closed, and ...
21/10/2025

Did you know that the tongue plays an important role when it comes to sleep?

Overnight, when our mouths are closed, and we breathe through our nose, our tongue settles in the hard palate. This helps to activate the vagus nerve, which in turn stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system - a function that allows our body to enter a state of ‘rest and digest’.

Ok, but Gemma what’s this got to do with my little one’s sleep?

Well if your little one mouth breathes overnight, it means the tongue cannot stimulate the vagus nerve and the body remains in a ‘fight or flight’ mode - not in a nice relaxed state we need for sleep!

That open mouthed breathing can be caused by things like nasal congestion from a cold, allergies and incorrect tongue posture, e.g from a tongue tie. If the mouth is open, the tongue won’t naturally settle where it needs to be (give it a try!)

If your little one is unsettled overnight, and you’ve tried lots of different things to help, it’s worth checking how they breathe. If you’ve noticed they constantly mouth breathe, or you’re concerned about incorrect tongue posture, I’d recommend starting some oral exercises, seeing an osteopath and also checking in with a tongue tie practitioner for an assessment!

Want to chat some more? Feel free to message if you have any questions! 👅

Have you ever heard of sleep hygiene? It’s the simplest place to start when it comes to trying to optimise sleep - not j...
15/10/2025

Have you ever heard of sleep hygiene?

It’s the simplest place to start when it comes to trying to optimise sleep - not just for our little ones, but for us too!

Did you know I have a free mini sleep hygiene guide? DM me if you want a copy! 🌙

When it comes to booking and working with a sleep coach, don’t assume that the words ‘gentle’ and ‘responsive’ are the s...
13/10/2025

When it comes to booking and working with a sleep coach, don’t assume that the words ‘gentle’ and ‘responsive’ are the same for everybody.

Here’s a few things to look out for to help you work out if a sleep coach is truly gentle or if they are using the word as a marketing ploy:

🚩 they suggest leaving your little one to cry alone but “just for a timed period”. Truly gentle would mean being responsive when your little one was crying, after all, co-regulation is key!

🚩 they make promises that your baby will sleep through the night in a certain amount of time. Sleep is developmental and can’t be taught. Anybody promising instant results will most likely be using sleep training methods which won’t be gentle.

🚩 they tell you that things like contact naps and feeding to sleep are bad habits. If they make you feel bad about your parenting choices, then they aren’t gentle.

🚩 your sleep coach should be getting a lot of information from you about your little ones history and temperament, your family, your values, your parenting style and your goals. They should also be asking you for a sleep diary to analyse. Without any of this information they will just be giving you a generic sleep plan that doesn’t take into account who your little person is, and what sleep needs they have.

There’s a lot of sleep coaches out there, so make sure to ask questions to find somebody that really aligns with your values!

If you are struggling with sleep and you know you want an approach that is both gentle and responsive please get in touch to see how I can help 💜

11/10/2025

Because here’s the thing, not every baby is the same. While generic sleep plans might work for some babies, they don’t take into account those with high or low sleep needs!

If you’re finding your little one just isn’t fitting into these preset times, then you might find it less stressful to track your babies sleep to figure out their individual sleep totals, and work out a routine that works much better for them! 🌙

If you are struggling to figure out what’s going on with your little one’s sleep, DM ‘SUPPORT’ to see how I can help!

Interested in working with me but wanting a bit more information about how each of my one to one sleep support packages ...
10/10/2025

Interested in working with me but wanting a bit more information about how each of my one to one sleep support packages work? This one’s for you!

If you have any questions please give me a message! I look forward to hearing from you! 🌙

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