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I have finished with my last family and am planning a holiday when I get an emergency call from the agency: a mother with a 5 month old needs help with sleep routines. When I get to the house at 10am for my interview, I am greeted with joy and relief by Katie who is holding her baby in her …

I am working for a few weeks as a maternity nurse for Debbie, a first time mother whose baby came earlier than expected.  Her sister Susie comes for tea with her daughter who is eight months old. Come and sit down, I want to pick your brains!” says Debbie when I bring in the tea tray. “Susie is saying that …

Diary of a Night Nanny   The story so far:  I am working for a few weeks as a maternity nurse for Debbie, a first time mother whose baby is only a week old.   Debbie, Josh and I are all learning about each other.  Debbie has settled into a good routine of having a rest after lunch which means …

Diary of a Night Nanny The story so far:  Millie is three years old and has struggled with disrupted sleep for several months, usually meaning she ends up in her parents’ bed.  Her mum, Joanna, and I had tackled Monday night together when Millie had been gently returned to her bed 32 times in 50 minutes before finally staying in …

The story so far:  I spent last week teaching Jack, aged 10 months, to sleep through the night.  Mille is three years old and also struggles with disrupted sleep, ending up in her parents’ bed more often than not.  This week it is her turn. Monday night (continued):  Joanna and I have done a lot of talking this evening.  To …

Diary of a Night Nanny The story so far:  I spent last week teaching Jack, aged 10 months, to sleep through the night.  Mille is three years old and also struggles with disrupted sleep, ending up in her parents’ bed more often than not.  This week it is her turn. Monday night (continued): Millie woke 32 times in 50 minutes …