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.

Light vs Dark: The Evidence Behind Blackout Blinds, Night Lights and Your Baby's Body Clock

"Should I be blacking out the nursery?" is one of the questions I get asked most often. Between blackout blinds, night lights and everything in between, it is easy to feel like you are getting it wrong whichever way you turn. Here is what is actually going on with light, darkness and your baby's sleep.

Newborns Aren't Really Following Light Cues Yet

In the very early weeks, your baby's sleep is driven far more by hunger, comfort and total sleep pressure than by whether it is light or dark outside. Their internal body clock, the circadian rhythm that eventually tells the body when to feel sleepy and when to feel alert, is still developing. Melatonin, often called the darkness hormone, is not produced in meaningful amounts until around three months of age.

This is why a newborn can seem just as happy to nap in a bright living room as in a dark bedroom, and why it is completely normal for day and night to feel a bit muddled at first.

Around Three to Four Months, Light Starts to Matter More

As your baby's circadian rhythm matures, their body becomes increasingly responsive to light and dark. Light exposed to the eyes, even fairly dim light, can suppress melatonin production and delay the body's readiness for sleep. In practical terms, this means:

A dark room in the evening supports melatonin release and can make settling easier
A dark room for naps can support longer, more restorative daytime sleep
Bright light in the morning and time outdoors during the day helps strengthen the day and night contrast that supports the body clock

Does It Need to Be Pitch Black?

Not necessarily. Some babies sleep perfectly well in a dim rather than a fully blacked out room, and there is no need to aim for total darkness with a newborn. That said, once your baby is a little older and light seems to be waking them early or making naps short, a good quality blackout blind is often one of the simplest changes that makes a real difference.

What About Night Lights?

If you need a small amount of light for feeds or nappy changes overnight, warmer toned light such as red or amber has far less impact on melatonin than blue or white light. Screens, phones and bright white bulbs in the evening are worth avoiding in the run up to bedtime, for you as much as for your baby.

Bringing It Together in a Routine

Rather than thinking about light and dark in isolation, it works best as part of the whole picture: dimming lights in the hour before bed, getting outside for some natural daylight in the morning and early afternoon, and keeping the sleep space calm and dark once bedtime arrives.

None of this needs to be perfect. Small, consistent changes tend to make far more difference than chasing an ideal that doesn't exist.

Still Fighting Naps or Early Mornings?

If you've tried the blackout blind and it still feels like a battle, there is usually more going on, and that's where a bit of outside perspective can really help.

If you'd like some tailored support, book a free 15-minute discovery call and let's talk through what's going on for your family. No judgement, just clarity.

This guide draws on published research into light exposure and circadian development in infants. It is intended as general information and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. If you have concerns about your baby's health or development, please speak to your GP or health visitor.