Mother Gabriëlla & Mila (6 months)
We are so happy with the guidance from Slaapmûtsje!
After 6 months of poor sleep (both nights where we were sometimes awake every hour, and the well-known catnaps during the day), it was time to seek help. And we got it from Manou!
It started with an intake, where we filled out an extensive questionnaire about, among other things, the birth, development, feeding pattern, sleep problems, and our ideal situation. Then, Manou worked out a comprehensive sleep plan, full of valuable information and practical tips. She had truly listened to our views and wishes. We wanted our daughter to be able to fall asleep independently, no more catnaps during the day, and longer stretches of sleep at night (from bottle to bottle).
Full of good spirits, we started working on the plan immediately — and we soon saw positive changes. So great!
After a few weeks, we noticed that we hadn't quite reached the desired result yet. We still had to get up a number of times at night, and the pacifier turned out to be a major culprit. After consultation — and kind words and encouragement from Manou — we decided to stop using the pacifier and not react to every cry immediately, but to wait a few minutes.
The first evening took some getting used to, but on day two we saw so much improvement immediately that we kept going. The result: within a few days, a happier, more rested baby (and family!) sleeping wonderfully, without tears or dozens of nightly interruptions. By now, she has even slept through the night a few times (from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM) without help falling asleep. What a world of difference!
In the past few weeks, we have slept more as a family than in the previous six months. So wonderful – and all thanks to the help of dear Manou. She was truly there for us when we needed her most. She was always thinking along with us and always responded quickly to our questions.
We truly wish everyone the help of Slaapmûtsje — and in the end: more sleep!