What age children do you work with?

I support families with babies and young children from newborn right through to age 5. Whatever stage you are at, the plan is built around your child.

What's included in the Moonlight Sleep Support package?

It is £299 and includes a one-hour video consultation, a fully personalised sleep plan created from our consultation and your sleep log, and three weeks of unlimited WhatsApp support while the new routine beds in.

Do you offer a free call?

Yes. We start with a free, no-obligation 15-minute discovery call to talk through your nights and see if we are the right fit, with no pressure at all.

Do I have to let my baby cry it out?

No. I work gently and responsively, at your child's pace. My approach is anxiety-aware and tailored to your child, never a rigid method that ignores the little person you actually have.

Where are you based and do you work online?

I support families entirely by video consultation, so I can work with you wherever you are in the UK.

Are you qualified and insured?

Yes. I hold a Level 3 Certificate in Sleep Consultancy Practitioner (AIM Qualifications), I spent 15 years as a Teaching Assistant and SEN specialist, and I am fully insured through Protectivity.

Age-by-Age Wake Windows: A Simple Guide for Exhausted Parents

If you've ever typed "wake windows by age" into Google at midnight, you'll know how quickly the numbers start to blur into each other. Wake windows are a genuinely useful tool, but they work best as a rough guide, not a rulebook to panic over.

What a Wake Window Actually Is

A wake window is simply the length of time a baby or toddler can comfortably stay awake between sleeps before they become overtired. Get the timing right and settling tends to be smoother. Miss it, either too short or too long, and bedtime or naptime can become a battle.

Approximate Wake Windows by Age

Newborn (0 to 3 months): 45 to 90 minutes
4 to 6 months: 1.5 to 2.5 hours
7 to 9 months: 2 to 3.5 hours
10 to 12 months: 3 to 4 hours
1 to 2 years: 4 to 6 hours
2 to 3 years: 5 to 7 hours

These are starting points, not targets. Every baby has their own natural rhythm, and ranges widen considerably as children get older.

Why the Range Matters More Than the Number

Two babies the same age can have genuinely different wake windows, and the same baby's window can shift week to week around developmental leaps, illness, or growth spurts. Rather than aiming for an exact figure, use the range as a starting point and then watch your baby's cues. Tired signs are always more reliable than the clock.

When Wake Windows Go Wrong

Too short: baby isn't tired enough to settle, and naps or bedtime take a long time or end early
Too long: overtiredness kicks in, making it harder, not easier, to fall and stay asleep
Inconsistent: if windows vary wildly day to day, sleep can become unpredictable across the board

If bedtime or naps are consistently a struggle, wake windows are often the first thing worth looking at. Small adjustments of 15 to 30 minutes either way can make a noticeable difference.

Using Wake Windows Without the Pressure

You don't need a spreadsheet or an app pinging you every hour. Use wake windows as a loose framework, combine them with your baby's tired signs, and adjust gently as they grow. Sleep and emotional wellbeing are connected, and a relaxed, responsive approach to timing supports both.

Ready for Some Tailored Support?

If you'd like to talk through what's going on for your family, no judgement, just clarity, book a free 15-minute discovery call.