ABOUT
Hello, I'm Rachael
Your Certified Baby & Toddler Sleep Consultant
For over 15 years, I've been a career nanny, stepping into the homes (and hearts) of families all over the world. From London to Monaco, Australia, and now here in Dubai, I've dedicated my life to helping families navigate the beautiful, messy, and sometimes overwhelming early years of parenthood.
What stuck with me most across every country and every family I cared for was the same quiet question, asked again and again: 'When will they sleep?' I watched brilliant, capable parents become completely depleted by sleep deprivation. I saw how it stole the joy from those precious early years and made it so difficult to simply enjoy being a parent.
That's why I created Kiddywinks Nurture. To take the practical, calm, and honest experience I've gathered over more than 15 years working hands-on with newborns through to school-aged children, and put it directly into the hands of parents who need it most. You can expect warm, judgement-free guidance from a professional who has done this many times before.
METHODOLOGY
How I work, and why it's safe
Safety and child development are the foundation of my practice. To ensure the highest standard of care, I completed my sleep certification through Baby Sleep Consultant Training (New Zealand), a provider officially approved by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT).
This incredibly comprehensive program is taught by a multidisciplinary team of paediatricians, psychologists, nurses and lactation consultants, ensuring my education was rigorously assessed to meet strict professional industry benchmarks.
My expertise is built on a strong foundation
- CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education
- Over 15 years of hands-on, global experience as a career nanny
- Positive Parenting Coach qualification
My methodology at Kiddywinks Nurture relies exclusively on gentle, responsive coaching and evidence-based safe sleep practices. Beyond sleep, I am also a qualified parenting coach. This means I don't just look at sleep in isolation; I look at the whole picture to support your family safely and compassionately through the many milestones and transitions of early childhood.
I understand the importance for parents to vet the professionals they work with, and I will never recommend a technique that compromises your child's safety or contradicts established medical guidelines.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
What working with me looks like
Every family I work with is treated with the same care, respect, and complete confidentiality that I would offer my own. Choosing to invite a sleep consultant into your family's life requires real trust, and I take that responsibility seriously.
I am here to bring calm, evidence-based guidance to your home, but more importantly, I am here to listen. I will never push a method that doesn't feel right for you, and there is no judgement, ever. My role is simply to walk beside you and help you find the path that works for your family, with kindness, professionalism, and a deep understanding of how exhausting these years can be.
You don't have to figure this all out on your own
You absolutely deserve a good night's sleep and the confidence to truly enjoy every developmental milestone that follows. Let's get you there.
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