Sebastien was taking a long time to go to sleep
VĂ©ronique & James realised their son, SĂ©bastien, had a sleep problem when it began to take increasingly longer periods of time to get him to sleep.
“We had created so many sleep associations, a bottle of milk last thing at night and/or multiple times at night, cuddling him and/or putting him in our bed until he fell asleep. He’d wake numerous times at night, needing resettling,” explains VĂ©ronique.
This situation led to the couple having very little time for themselves; SĂ©bastien would wake badly rested, while they were shattered, cranky and concerned.
They chose to contact Millpond after seeing founder Mandy speaking on one of the sleep DVD’s in the Essential Baby Care Guide. Their sleep advisor, Jackie, guided them through a programme of gradual retreat, which included the elimination of each sleep association to slowly wean SĂ©bastien off each association.
“Since working with Millpond Sébastien consistently sleeps for 11 hours straight. He also takes 1 hour 45 minute to 2 hours daytime naps. We’ve been putting him into his cot after a story, walking out of his darkened room and he now self settles within 20 minutes,” explains Véronique. “Sébastien gets himself back to sleep in the wee hours which is great news not only for us but we know it’s an important skill for him now and in the future – we are delighted”, she continues.
We are so glad the whole family are now getting the sleep they need and deserve.
