Asleep in 12 Method

THE NEWBORN SLEEP SOLUTION: Asleep in 12

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The Asleep in 12 method not only ends
sleep deprivation, it stops it from becoming
your new normal altogether

WHAT IS THE ASLEEP IN 12 METHOD?

A day and night routine

The 12- in-12 method is a day and night routine that develops good sleep habits for both you and your baby, designed to be implemented from day one. Many of my clients have their babies sleeping through the night by the time they are 6 to 8 weeks old. ALL OF THEM are sleeping peacefully through the night by 12 weeks of age.  The method evolved organically over a decade of night-nannying and has supported hundreds of families.  It takes all the guesswork out of getting your baby into a good sleep routine by providing a very clear structure and straight-forward guidelines on how to implement it. It also cuts through the common misconceptions that hinder baby sleep

Who Is This For?

There are many schools of thought when it comes to baby sleep. It is important to choose the one that works for you and is aligned to your values. This program will work best for people who are willing to let go of “right way” and “wrong way” thinking when it comes to raising their baby and instead ask: which is the best way for my family and I? If you recognise that your baby’s health and happiness are intrinsically linked to your health and happiness, and you know that you’re healthiest and happiest when you are energised, when you’ve spent quality time with your partner or loved ones, when you’ve had time to properly recharge – then this program will show you how.

This is NOT the cry-it-out method

Let me be clear about one thing – this is NOT the cry it out method. In fact if your baby is constantly crying night after night, it’s more likely that they havent been fed enough during the day, have tummy issues or if the baby is older than 3 months, waking from habit.  We allow minimal crying, ONLY after we rule out the other reasons for why the baby is crying. When you address the core reason for crying, the crying stops.

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The Asleep in 12 Method Essentials

Start the routine from day one

The earlier you start, the less time there is to introduce bad sleep habits that need to be reversed. Babies will learn what you teach them. Begin establishing the Asleep-in-12 routine from day one.

Ensure your baby receives enough food during the day

This is the most important element – ensuring your baby is receiving full feedings and learning how to identify when it is time to increase the quantities.

Create a sleep conducive environment

Your baby’s sleep environment plays a big role particularly as your baby begins to reach the 8 to 12 week mark. Learn how to create the ideal sleep environment for your living circumstances.

Use the correct wrapping technique

The aim is to create a warm and safe cocoon for your baby and to make sure they do not wake themselves up. There are two techniques we teach in this method that have been proven to be most effective in supporting sleep.

Avoid overstimulating the baby

An overstimulated baby will not sleep and new parents are often unaware of the many ways they overstimulate their babies. Learn what counts as too much stimulation.

Learn how to put your baby down for optimal sleep

The way you put your baby down at night can set them up for a restful sleep or activate them. Understand how to put your baby down to sleep and what to avoid.

Learn your baby’s cues

Parents will often lovingly attend to their baby at the first hint of movement and noise. This sets up bad habits. Learn which sounds need attending to and which are just natural baby noises.

Enjoy the extra hours of rest and sleep

Yes, this is a mandatory part of the method! Self-care, catching up on life-admin or simply relaxing in front of the t.v. This is your time to rest and rejuvenate.

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Client Testimonials

What parents are saying

“People kept saying to us, how are you so happy after we had the baby? Aren’t you ​supposed to be exhausted and tired, how are you guys getting along so well? We were like – Nicole. It’s because of Nicole”

Lori & Ari

01/11/2022

What Parents Are Saying

“Nic’s pretty much a part of the family now. Aside from the fact that her method works, she’s just the best, most loving person you could ever have helping you with your baby.“

Aviva M.

12/11/2020

What parents are saying

“Nicole is truly exceptional. Nothing is ever too much for her. We can’t put into words how much we appreciate what she has done for us”

Matilda & Jack

01/11/2023

The Asleep-in-12 method is underpinned by four principles

Sleep is nourishment

Sleep is essential to an infant’s brain and cognitive development, immunity, physical health and stress response. Sleep is in and of itself essential nourishment to a baby. It is in your baby’s best interests to enable them to sleep through the night.
Fed is best
The number one reason a baby wakes at night is because they’re not getting enough food during the day. Often breast-feeding mothers don’t produce enough milk for a full feeding so they have to keep feeding at regular intervals day and night. In this program we encourage bottle or formula top-ups for those mothers who aren’t producing enough breast milk. This can be a sensitive topic and often comes down to the parent’s belief system. I respect a mother’s decision to choose and I do not advocate for one method or the other. I simply share the principle that the baby must be getting enough food, in order to sleep and sleep is in-and-of-itself essential nourishment to the baby.

Babies will learn what you teach them

You’ve probably been told a baby cannot be trained to sleep until they are 3 months old. This is not true. The hundreds of babies I’ve worked with who are peacefully sleeping through the night from as early as 6 weeks of age are evidence of this. Babies will learn what you teach them and the earlier you start, the less time there are for bad sleep habits to form.
Happy parent, happy baby
Your baby’s health and happiness are intrinsically linked to yours. Imagine the difference it’ll make to your baby, your relationship and your entire postpartum experience if rather than feeling exhausted, barely able to think and still wearing the same clothes from two days ago, you and your partner wake up feeling rested, clear-headed and ready to take on the day, all because you’ve helped your baby learn to sleep through the night.

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Good Sleep Begins Before Birth

The guidelines and the method do change as the baby gets older. This is why I say good sleep begins before birth. The best time to begin preparing is in your third trimester. This gives you the perfect amount of time to prepare a conducive sleep environment, to have a feeding and sleeping plan for hospital and a hospital to home transition plan.

Are you ready to reclaim your energy and sleep?

This is the most precious, the most challenging, the most demanding and profoundly transformative time in your life. Quality sleep will be your greatest ally. 

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