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I'm Lauren Dean a baby and infant sleep coach, for Newborns to 4 year olds I'm Lauren Dean, baby and infant sleep coach for newborns to 4 year olds.

I use an holistic and responsive approach to transform sleep for all the family. To find out more about how we can help you, we offer a free 15 minute introduction call, booked via our website.

27/11/2025

So grateful for this lovely review 🤍

Every family’s sleep journey is unique and this is exactly why I never take a one-size-fits-all approach.

Every plan is personalised, every baby is different and my support reflects that.

There’s so much information online about baby sleep, it can be completely overwhelming. Working with me takes all the guesswork away: no googling, no scrolling, no ChatGPT-ing at 3am.

You’ll have one clear plan that’s tailored to your family, that you can confidently stick to, and that delivers results within 2 weeks… often even sooner. ✨

14/10/2025

The clocks go back on Sunday 26th October, meaning that you’ll have an extra hour in bed! Yep sounds great for some, but not so appealing for those of us with little people, as it means their 6:30am start could become 5:30am.

But fear not, there are ways we can prepare - take a look at my tips above.

I’ll be preparing (I have a 3 and 6 year old) by shifting their bedtime back by half an hour from Friday 25th, so that come Saturday night their bedtime will be 8pm (normally 7pm) and then hopefully avoid that early start on Sunday morning🤞🏻

Any questions please let me know or you can drop me a message.

💫Please share this post with anyone currently in the ‘5am wake up club’ and could do with some tips with how to manage the upcoming clock change.

09/10/2025

Fancy receiving a free bottle of Nyetimber? Here’s how…

If you love what I do and think the company you work for could too - please help me spread the sleep love! 💤

I work with businesses to offer baby and infant sleep support as part of their employee wellbeing or parental benefits packages - through sleep workshops and 1:1 coaching.

It’s an amazing way for employers to support parents returning to work, reduce stress and improve wellbeing.

All I need is the name and email of the right person (usually someone in HR, People or Reward & Benefits). You can DM their details and I’ll do the rest.

And if they go ahead and book a session, I’ll send you a bottle of bubbles as a thank-you gift for helping make it happen 🥂

Let’s help more tired working parents get the sleep they so need and deserve.

08/10/2025

From short naps and frequent wakes to longer stretches of sleep in under 2 weeks! 🙌🏻

This family even had to pause for a night, but came back to the plan, stayed consistent and are now enjoying the benefits of everyone feeling rested and recharged 🤍

Hopefully, by sharing some of the changes they made, it might help you spot where you can make small tweaks to improve sleep for your little one too. Note: Reducing to 2-feeds a night is only recommended once there are no issues with baby’s weight.

If you’d like a personalised sleep plan tailored to your baby (and results like these), I’d love to help you get there.

04/09/2025

My summer reflections ✨

Yes, it was full on at times. Some days felt too loud, too busy, too much. And definitely moments I wished I didn’t hear “Mummyyyyy” for just ten quiet minutes.

But you know what, after the long journey it took to get here, I’m so grateful to be able to create a summer with the family I once thought I might never have💖

If you’re in the thick of it with tiny ones, I promise - it does get easier.

PS: Very late to the party with The Summer I Turned Pretty (for now)

18/06/2025

I’ve been hesitating to post this.

Part of me worries about saying the wrong thing or triggering someone still in the thick of it.

But I’m sharing it because if you’re feeling stuck right now, waiting, surviving - dreading the next nap or bedtime, not living life fully - I want you to know there is hope! And there is help. I hope this post brings you some comfort that things can get better.

If sleep is what’s holding life back, I’m here to help you press play again.

Not sure where to start?
DM me and let’s book a free 15-minute discovery call to chat about how I can support you.

17/06/2025

What should your little one wear to sleep? 😴 you might want to save this one 👆🏻

Summer’s here - and whether you’re enjoying sunny days at home or heading off on a hot holiday, keeping your little one comfortable at nighttime is key for their safety and better sleep. Babies sleep best when their bedroom is at 16-20°C, but we know that’s not always possible when a heatwave arrives. So here are my tips:

🌙 Use a baby sleeping bag with a lighter tog and dress little one in fewer layers
🌙 Feel their chest or back of their neck to check if they’re too hot - rather than hands and feet as they are usually cooler
🌙 Keep the bedroom door open and open a window if it’s safe to do so. Once I know my girls are in a deep sleep, I open their bedroom doors to help with air flow. If it’s cooled down by the time I go to sleep, I close the doors again to keep their sleeping space dark
🌙 Use a fan to cool the room - avoid pointing it directly at them
🌙 Keep curtains closed in the day to stop the room heating up

Every baby is different, so it’s all about finding what works for yours and go with your gut 💛

05/06/2025

Loved working with this lovely family and hearing all the amazing benefits they’re now enjoying 🙌🏻

🙋🏻‍♀️ I have to say, getting my evenings back and having time to reconnect with my husband was one of the things I valued most after sleep coaching Maeve.

When your little one sleeps well, everything shifts. You suddenly feel more like you again. And then wonder why you didn’t do it sooner!

If you’re ready to invest in sleep coaching, reclaim your identity and reconnect with your partner, DM me - let’s get started! 💛

22/05/2025

If you’re feeling the toll of broken nights, shattered and unsure where to start - drop me a DM and I’ll send you the link to book in a free intro call.

Let’s get you feeling like yourself again 💫

15/05/2025

Thinking about dropping to 1 nap? 😴

If your toddler is between 12-18 months and naps are starting to feel like a battle, it might be time to go from 2 naps to 1.

Nap transitions can take a few weeks to settle, so my biggest tip? Take it slow. Some days might still be a 2-nap day (especially on weekends when they’re not in childcare), and that’s OK.

Good luck - you’ve got this!

DMs are always open if you’ve got a nap question or two 💤💫

07/05/2025

Hitting the 4-month sleep regression? You’re not alone.

This phase can feel tough. But it’s also an ideal time to start laying the foundation for better sleep.

The key is self-settling. When your baby can fall asleep on their own, they’re more likely to resettle between sleep cycles - no more waking every 40 minutes needing to be rocked, fed, or bounced back to sleep again.

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

In my 121 sleep coaching consultation, I’ll walk you through exactly what to do to help babe fall asleep independently and self settle. So that you can really start to build good sleep habits early, and all enjoy predictable, restorative sleep.

❔Got a question about the 4 month sleep regression, pop it below or my DMs are open

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