What clients say about Little Dreams Bath and Swindon
A few of the highlights from newly refreshed parents
We no longer get a sense of dread and panic in the run up to bedtime, in fact bedtime is now a really lovely experience… The family dynamics have improved all around and we have a much happier household as a result.
Parents to 5 month old.
Our little 6 month old boy was waking every 1-2 hours overnight and needed to be fed back to sleep. Since working with you for two weeks our son’s sleep has improved dramatically. We even went away and I can honestly say this week would not have been so good if it wasn’t for your help. He is sleeping through the night giving us our evenings so we still get a bit of a holiday! We are so much more conscious of what he needs and when and having his feeding and sleeping routine established has just made things so much easier. Most of all we are enjoying ourselves and not getting stressed out or being overly tired!! Can’t thank you enough! We will definitely recommend you to others. Thanks again for all your help and support.
Parents to 6 month old.
Gemma’s personable approach immediately put us at ease and enabled us to understand the possible causes of the challenges we were experiencing. She produced an easy to understand plan and was very supportive throughout. Bed times are much more positive experience from start to finish for the whole family.
Gemma was a pleasure to work with and her advice & guidance has really helped us to make bedtime more consistent, well structured, and quicker. Thank you Gemma!
Mummy and Daddy to 1 year old.
Working with Gemma has been completely life changing for us as a family. We were guided through small tweaks to our routine with our 10 month old and supported every step of the way. The results have been amazing. Our son is so much happier and is now engaged throughout the day rather than unsettled and emotional.
The improvements made with his sleep have had a positive impact on our 3 year old too, whose own sleep was getting disrupted by the constant wake ups by his younger brother. We are so happy we can finally get more rest as a family and enjoy each day with our happy baby! Thank You Gemma!
Lana and Patrick parents to 10 month old.
We contacted Gemma on the recommendation of a friend to help us with our 8 month old girl who was waking frequently in the night and would only sleep if she was nursed to her cot. With two older brothers to manage as well we were having a tough time! Gemma put us at ease with a meeting over Zoom and we then received a detailed, personalised sleep plan. Honestly, it was an emotionally tough process but I was amazed how quickly our baby's sleep transformed and we soon got her having two naps a day in her cot for the first time! The daily calls with Gemma were vital to keep up morale and troubleshoot as we went along. She now sleeps happily and it has transformed her. I knew I was feeling rubbish from lack of sleep but hadn't appreciated the impact it was having on her. She is now developing so quickly and a much happier child. It is the best money I have ever spent, I just regret not doing it sooner!
Daddy and Mummy to 8 month old.
I can't recommend Gemma enough. She has attended a few of my classes to give out tips and advice to the mums who attend. She has also helped me out when my 8 year old's sleep took a sudden decline.
Her calm and gentle approach is very welcoming and the advice she gives out is always sensible and realistic. I have heard very good reports from a few mums who have sort further help with Gemma , especially a little 18 month old who had never been a good sleeper. With a few simple and gentle techniques from Gemma her sleep was transformed within a few days. Both mum and grandma were absolutely delighted.
Likewise for my own experience, Gemma provided me with a few simple tips and techniques and my sons sleeping instantly improved again. The changes she suggests are very simple to implement and very gentle with no stress to baby/child or the parents.
If you're struggling with bedtime or night time wake ups then don't hesitate and get in touch with Gemma. You won't be dissapointed.
Mummy to 8 year old & Adventure Babies Bath owner.
Gemma is fantastic! This is the second time we have come to her with our baby, the first she helped us at 7 months when our breastfed baby wanted to nurse all night and not nap in the day. Within two weeks she helped us to get our baby settled with two naps every day and an earlier bedtime meaning we could get our evenings back! Recently she has come to our rescue again at 13 months when I (mum) needed to go away for a week and needed to finish up breastfeeding and get baby independently sleeping from me fairly quickly. Gemma came to the rescue and within a few days we had baby settling to bed without me and sleeping through the night without waking any more. Baby now sleeps 12 hours overnight and if she wakes so self settles. Gemma has also helped us transition to one long nap in the middle of the day. I notice such a difference in baby when she sleeps well, she's bright, happy and ready to explore!
I was concerned about how baby would cope with sleep teaching but Gemma has made it gentle on both baby and us. I would wholeheartedly recommend her.
Mummy and Daddy to
14 month old.
14 month old.
Gemma is amazing, very knowledgeable with a gentle/realistic but consistent approach. The support offered is brilliant, to keep us on track and offered advice. Our 7 month old was waking every 1-2 hours in the night, was fed back to sleep, had a dummy (causing us to put it back in multiple times) and spent part of the night co-sleeping to try and get more sleep. I just never fully imagined how it could change in such a short amount of time, by the second night there were huge changes with her either sleeping through or one feed and getting rid of the dummy was a great move in our circumstances. Naps have improved greatly with no fuss and long naps in her cot. Can’t thank Gemma enough for helping us and getting the sleep back that we dreamt of!
Mummy and Daddy to
7 month old.
7 month old.
I’m not being dramatic when I say that Gemma has changed my life. My 13 month old son was unable to sleep by himself, wouldn’t nap and was fed to sleep and in our bed every night. With three children under four I was exhausted. Gemma worked with me to create a realistic plan and my son adapted within days. He is now sleeping independently and even points to his cot at bedtime indicating he wants to get in. Gemma is friendly, supportive and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her.
Mummy to
13 month old.
13 month old.
Amazing sleep consultant, professional information and support. Highly recommend Gemma, thank you.
Mummy to
3 month old (advise only).
3 month old (advise only).
Within nights of following the personalised sleep plan, our little girl was sleeping through the night in her cot and had learnt to self settle. When she does now wake, she is able to take herself back to sleep without needing us to help her each time. We now have a happier little girl who is getting the sleep she needs and has the ability to self settle. We wish we had found Gemma sooner!
Mummy to 7 month old.
Gemma helped us so much with feed to sleep association, our little boy is able to self soothe for naps and also at bedtime. We’ve had a great communication from Gemma throughout the whole process. We would highly recommend her services!
Mummy to 4.5 month old.
We shared your reservations, and we read the reviews with all your cynicism. But, they're accurate. Gemma is brilliant, and this can work!
Sleep training (teaching) is not an easy process, and it's hard to hear the crying and be consistent, but Gemma is so good at making the process a clear, supported and doable. Our little boy had slept pretty badly his entire life and, when we sought Gemma's support, he was very nearly two, we hadn't had a full night's sleep since he was born, bed time was taking an hour, he was being cuddled to sleep, having milk in the night to resettle and often co-sleeping. We'd also tried sleep training before - it had not worked - and come away from the experience as 'sleep training cynics'.
We aren't experts in babies' sleep, so wouldn't claim to know that this would definitely work for every child, but we can say that Gemma's professionalism, speedy responses, frequent phone calls, and general 'good human-ness' will make this work for you, as parents. We really needed support and to feel confident to ask questions, however stupid they seemed at the time. Gemma created this working relationship straight away. Honestly, we were exactly the parents who thought that sleep training would not work for their child and were really reticent. After a full week of sleeping through the night and bed time taking 10 mins, we are happy to be served up a big helping of 'our own words' to eat with a side of humble pie! Thank you, Gemma.
Mummy and Daddy to 22 month old.
Gemma was the answer to our prayers! Our baby slept throughout the night since night 1 of the sleep teaching. She is very professional and she really cares. Because of her we can finally sleep at night!
She is a goddess!
Thank you Gemma
Marianna & George mum and dad to 13 month old
Where do I even begin? Gemma was absolutely fantastic and I cannot recommend her enough. I was a bit nervous to start our sleep journey but Gemma put me at ease instantly and had a constant line of communication open with myself and my husband throughout the 2 weeks. By the end of the 2 weeks we had gone from hourly waking's throughout the night and constant battles to get our daughter to fall asleep, to calmly falling asleep within 10 mins and now sleeps through the night! My husband and I were even able to go out for an evening for the first time in months recently! Gemma is super friendly, knowledgeable and truly understands how you are feeling as a parent as you go through this process. 10/10 would recommend!
Mummy to 8 month old
Gemma is a life saver! Our daughter had suddenly decided to stop sleeping at around 8 months old. After trying what felt like everything we could find on the internet and advice from others for 3 months we decided to contact Gemma and get some proper help. A call was quickly arranged where we went through our daughters routine, food, sleep and more in detail and within a day Gemma was able to put together a schedule to suit her needs. We started the sleep training the same day and we instantly went from 6-10 wake ups a night to 1 or 2, after a week our daughter was able to sleep through the night and after 3 weeks that is still continuing despite taking her away on holiday for a few days. We are also now able to get our daughter to sleep within 10 minutes whereas before it would take up to 3 hours. Gemma was always on hand to offer advice and to tweak the schedule on the fly to suit our daughters specific needs, and always available for a call to talk things through. The changes we made were easy to implement but hugely impactful. We are now able to enjoy our evenings and have more structure and consistency and plan our days better knowing our daughter will get a good nights sleep and solid naps. Our only regret is that we didn't do it sooner! I would highly recommend Gemma's services and would encourage other parents not to wait as long as we did.
Daddy to 9 month old
Gemma, who is now known in my circle as the 'Magical Sleep Witch', has helped us make changes which have been nothing short of transformational! Our 8 month old baby girl was waking every 45min/hour throughout the night and needing to be breastfed back to sleep. She was also exclusively a contact napper for day naps. I knew we were utterly exhausted but I had no idea how much all the broken sleep was affecting her, too. The development burst we saw once she started sleeping longer stretches at night was phenomenonal. She now puts herself to sleep and will sleep from roughly 7pm - 7am with ONE night feed/change! She also naps beautifully in her cot. All three of us are happier and healthier now - what more can I say?! I was extremely sceptical but am now a believer!
Mummy and daddy to 8 month old
We’d got to the point with our 5 year old boy where we thought nothing could sort out the sleep issues we were having. Gemma completely changed our lives and we went from 2-3 hour bedtimes and multiple wake ups to asleep in 15 mins and sleeping through the night. I only wish I’d contacted Gemma sooner! Thank you so much for all of your help.
Mummy and daddy to 5 year old
We saw such a positive change in our 9 month old’s sleep over the two week period we worked with Gemma. She was very thorough, approachable and reassuring. We would highly recommend her!
Vicky and baby Elliott (9 months old)
Gemma has been a huge support in helping my partner and I improve our 7 month old sons sleep pattern both night and day time. Extremely thorough with all our questions and the various scenarios that unfolded over the course of the two weeks. The difference in sleep has been a game changer for both our son and us. x
Mummy and daddy to 7month old
To any parent reading this, I cannot recommend Gemma enough. We had hit rock bottom and William, our 8 month old baby was waking every hour, I had tried things I had read in parent forums online and other sleep advice, but nothing had worked. After reading the testimonials of Gemma's previous clients I found a lot of similarities between their experiences and our own. I was struggling with evenings where I was essentially tied to the house in case (or rather when) he woke up and I would need to try and get him back to sleep. I began to feel like a hostage in my own home.
From the first phone call, it was clear that Gemma knew her stuff and was so kind, and approachable, non judgemental about the pickle we were in, and was clearly able to help. I simply could not have done it without Gemma's unwavering support, continual checking in, and not making me feel like I was bothering her with my endless questions! From waking hourly, he woke three times in the first night, by night four he was waking once. He was no longer totally dependent upon me feeding him to sleep. I suddenly had my evenings back, I could meet friends again and go to the gym, I rediscovered me-time! It was amazing, all the while knowing William was getting sleep that is essential to growth and development. The condensing of his sleep then meant he was eating better in the day time. It was an allround win-win. A massive thank you to Gemma, she is like some sleep angel!
Mummy to 8 month old
We cannot thank Gemma and Little Dreams enough for turning our lives around completely! Just a few short weeks ago, Augie (aged 19 months) could only go to sleep on one of us (or in the car/buggy, of course), and could take up to an hour to fall asleep. She would wake every night for milk – and again, one of us would be awake with her for up to an hour. This took its toll, but we thought it was the only way. We had mixed reviews of sleep training from peers and family, with some saying we’d be paying to be told to let Augie ‘cry it out’, and others saying it was the best money they’d ever spent. Turns out we agree far more with the latter group! It’s true, as others have commented, that the first night was tough. There were tears, but really (and this is worth noting) it was a battle of wills. Night two was so much easier, and there was no night-time wake up for milk! Nights three and onwards were a doddle. We simply followed Gemma’s tips and advice and very helpful sleep guide with razor focus. If we were unsure of something, we asked for clarification. It really was that quick, and we feel so lucky to have discovered Little Dreams. Nursery have commented that Augie, while happy and bubbly before sleep training, is even more energetic and outgoing. Her appetite is voracious, she wakes up cheerful and babbling, and put downs at night or naptime take mere minutes. We are both far more rested (unsurprisingly), consistently getting 8 hours' sleep every night, and our whole family routine has shifted for the better. We are all noticeably happier! And we will 100% be knocking on Little Dreams’ door again in the future
Eddie, Tess and Augie (19 month old)
We have sought Gemma's help when it became apparent that we could no longer function as a family given my second child's sleeping habits. We have previously sleep trained our (in many ways much tougher) first born but the second time round we could not afford what the younger one was serving us every time we tried to change his habits. We have seen hours' long stand offs in the middle of the night, for days on end. This is not sustainable when there is an older sibling trying to sleep next door.
Gemma has made miracles in our household. When I first contacted her, she openly advised me to delay by a few months, providing a very clear rationale related to the level of comprehension my child would have to cope with the proposed change. She had a clear, well laid out plan, kept me informed and provided evidence for everything she was proposing. She also was reassuring and confident, implementing clear rules and taking the time to get to know my child and build rapport. This was priceless. It also meant that the imposition of new rules was associated with her, and somehow we avoided the spectacular middle of the night meltdowns we have seen before. It was not plain sailing by any means. The first two weeks felt impossible at times. But Gemma has such a wealth of experience, keeps in daily contact to provide advice and reassurance, and seems to have the time scales spot on. She knew we would see a difference within 3-6 weeks.
By the time the 6 weeks were up, my son was going off to sleep pretty much unassisted, waking up once a night (as opposed to several times), not demanding that we co-sleep, accepting either of the parents settling him in and trying to stay in bed until the morning. That's a 180 degree turn right there already, and despite a spell of illness in the middle of the process.
Within the next 3 weeks of that he now has nights when he sleeps through. We are all so much better for it! Best money ever spent, thank you!
Mummy and daddy to 2.5 year old
Little Dreams Consulting (and specifically Gemma), were truly excellent. So helpful and supportive. The positive difference it has made to our little boy’s sleep (and ours!) is remarkable. Truly a game changer and we would whole heartedly recommend.
Daddy to 6 month old
We are so grateful for Gemma's excellent support and guidance as we figured out how to turn very early starts to the day into mornings that begin at a way more reasonable hour. No surprise, it's created a much happier family dynamic too. Gemma is extremely patient and thoughtful in her approach and provides a lot of attention to personal detail which was crucial in addressing the root cause and finding a reset recommendation that actually works for us as a family. I'd highly recommend her to anyone wondering if it's worth investing in sleep consulting - the answer is yes!
Mummy to 18 month old
Absolutely amazing. The support and communication throughout our sleep journey was second to none. Everything was explained in detail to us and there was never an issue with asking too many questions. Gemma was always on hand whenever we needed anything. Our little one is now sleeping through the night in her own bed something we thought would never happen. Thank you.
Daddy to 1 year old
Gemma supported us with teaching our 10 month old to sleep independently, and the results have been astonishing. We are delighted. Our baby is happier and well-rested, and so are we. What surprised us was that the sleep training involves the routine of the whole day, including food and naps, and all of these areas have felt more calm and under control since we started the process. Gemma was on hand to answer questions and respond to queries either by phone, WhatsApp or via the shared log - it was so reassuring to be able to check in with little queries. We loved that the sleep plan was specific to our daughter, and that Gemma took the time to understand her sleep journey up to the point of starting the process. I would recommend her to anyone who needs support with their baby's sleep - it's an investment well worth making.
Mummy to 10 month old
Gemma helped us sort our 22 month old’s sleep. He hated being put down and only wanted to sleep on us with multiple night wakeups that always needed parental intervention to resettle. After just two days of Gemma’s schedule Oscar was sleeping through the night. There was no leaving to cry, the changes were so simple and they weren’t stressful for us or Oscar. It’s now six months on and his sleep is still excellent. I don’t know why we didn’t sort it sooner! Gemma was so kind and attentive throughout, you really do get a lot of care and support and I would say the sleep programme is excellent value for money. I would highly recommend Gemma if you need support with your little ones sleep.
Mummy to 22 month old
Working with Gemma has been transformational. We were in a really bad place with our daughters sleep prior to us getting in contact and it was having a detrimental affect on our individual mental and physical wellbeing. It's amazing how long you struggle on. We'd had some unsatisfactory experiences with another sleep consultant and through the NHS so we went into the process with some hesitations. Gemma's personable and non-judgemental nature put us at ease from the initial calls. Night 1 was tough but the plan was clear and thorough. The moment our daughter eventually got herself to sleep on that first night it gave us confidence we were on the right path. We can't thank Gemma enough. Bed times used to filled with fear and now they're enjoyable.
Daddy and Mummy to 13 month old
Gemma is AMAZING. If you’re in two minds about booking with her or hoping that your child/children will eventually just grow out of poor sleep habits/somehow teach themselves, don’t do what I did and put it off - just book Gemma. I so wish I had done it months ago. Not only is she a lovely lady, super easy to work with and really cares, she is also a magician as by night 3 our littlest guy was sleeping 7pm-6am (no longer needing to be fed back to sleep) with no wake ups and napping for 2-2.5hrs during the day. She really knows her stuff. A huge thank you, it’s been a total game changer.
Mummy to 11 month old
Our son went from not sleeping well to sleeping through in one day. We didn’t want to feel like we were abandoning him to cry alone and with Gemma’s direction and support we felt the whole process focussed on his wellbeing. We would highly recommend her.
100% recommend if you value your sleep and are looking to build healthy sleeping habits for the kids. Gemma was so warm and lovely, our kids couldn’t get enough of her wonderful videos and visit. Thank you!!!!
Mummy to 10 month old
We have just worked with Gemma again to help us with our eldest daughter’s sleep (3.5yrs) and it has been incredible. We have gone from incredibly stressful bedtimes taking upwards of 2 hours to get her to sleep to a 30 minute routine and her falling asleep independently every evening and staying in bed until her gro clock turns yellow. I cannot articulate how amazing this change has been and Gemma was just fantastic. Her support from first meeting our daughter to her daily videos and support calls made her such a pleasure to work with (again!). We were at a point that we were spending every being until 8,30pm trying to get our eldest to bed and then her waking at 5/5.30am every morning. She was exhausted so her behaviour in the day was very challenging. She is now sleeping 11-12 hours per night and it has transformed her during the day. It has changed our daily lives so much and I am so grateful to Gemma and her fantastic support as we would not have been able to achieve this without her. Having worked with Gemma for both our youngest and eldest daughters I can only simply say she is a genius and an absolute pleasure to deal with.
Mummy to 3.5 year old
Gemma was fantastic helping us to get our little boy to sleep through the night. After a couple of nights we were in a regular pattern and after ten days our six month old was sleeping through the night. Can’t recommend her enough - thank you!
Daddy to 7 month old
Gemma, at Little Dreams Consulting Bath and Swindon, provided us with invaluable support in addressing our baby's sleep issues. We met in the months running up to the birth of our baby boy so we could be prepared for any type of sleep scenario from birth. We were particularly impressed with her focus on creating a relaxing bedtime routine, and the detailed guidance notes she provided us. Her approach was gentle and respectful of both our needs and our son to be new family's needs. We would highly recommend Gemma to any parent struggling with their baby's sleep.
Mummy to baby-to-be
Gemma brings real expertise in a calm, confident, and incredibly supportive way. She's warm, funny, and empathetic, with personal experience of helping her own babies learn to sleep. Her service is outstanding value for money, and you feel fully supported throughout, thanks to her daily personalized advice via frequent calls and emails. Since working with Gemma, we now enjoy peaceful, free evenings, longer, more restful nights, and wake up at a sensible hour feeling refreshed! Our baby now falls asleep in his cot on his own in minutes, we've ditched the dummy, and he can self-settle at night without needing to be rocked or shushed. He’s noticeably happier and more patient since getting the rest he needs. It’s truly been a game-changer. Gemma genuinely cares about you, your child, and your family as a whole. I’ve already recommended her to all my antenatal group friends, and I’ll definitely reach out to her again if we ever need support in the future.
Mummy to 5 month old
Gemma was fantastic in resolving our sleep issues in our 14 month old baby. She listened carefully to our situation and goals to achieve and she helped us get there. Our baby took to the plan really quickly but Gemma was always just a phonecall away when we did hit a bump. She came recommended from a friend and I would whole heartedly recommend to anyone experiencing difficulties. Thank you again! Xx
Mummy and daddy to 14 month old
Thank you so much Gemma! We have recently contacted you as a returning customer for our toddler who is reducing the final nap slowly and been waking in the night. Your so calm and patience and have so many great ideas and advice. Thank you for saving us once again. Lucy & Phil
Daddy to 2 year old
Gemma was very profressional, extremely helpful and supportive when helping us solve our sleeping problems with our two year old. We went from spending up to an hour each night trying to get our daughter to sleep, and having her wake in the night and coming into our bed, to the situation we have now which, just two weeks later is totally different. Thanks to Gemma's help our daughter now goes to sleep on her own and spends the entire night in her cot. This has been a massive, almost miraculous change and we have our evenings back!
We could not be happier and highly recommend Gemma to anyone else in the same situation.
Daddy and mummy to 2 year old
We have worked with Gemma for 2 weeks our little one woke 6-8 times a night and within days following Gemma’s plan and guidance he only wakes up twice! Gemma was so understanding, approachable and very professional. Could not recommend her service enough. Not only did she help sleep train but also helped manage our weaning journey and ensure my son was eating well and at the right times. Thankyou so much x
Mummy to 7 month old boy
Gemma was a brilliant sleep consultant and she helped completely transform our 7 month olds sleep. We went from having hourly wake ups all night and only contact naps, to long stretches of nighttime sleep and baby happily napping in the cot at least once a day. What we particularly valued was the way that Gemma went at the pace we were comfortable with, listening to our concerns, understanding my feeding journey, and being really supportive throughout. Gemma helped us to understand the foundations of good sleep so that we’re much more confident about facing future challenges (travel, sickness etc). We found her approach gentle enough to feel doable for us while still helping achieve results that have allowed us to get a better balance as a family. Gemma is passionate about her work, very knowledgable, super friendly and I’d highly recommend her! Thanks again Gemma!
Mummy to 7 month old boy
Gemma has been absolutely incredible in helping us regulate our 14-month-old baby's sleep. Her insight, empathy, and practical guidance made a world of difference. Her flexible approach and clear communication gave us the confidence and tools we needed—it's truly been life-changing for our family. Thank you Gemma.
Mummy to 14 month old girl
We cannot recommend Gemma enough. Our daughter was not an easy customer at all but Gemma guided us throughout the whole process and adjusted where needed. Gemma really taught us the foundations of baby sleep which has given us the confidence to amend our daughter's routine as she grows older. Before working with Gemma our daughter was waking every 45 mins to an hour needing to be fed back to sleep and rocked for sometimes hours. She now sleeps through most nights and when she does wake up it’s due to teething or illness not because she cannot connect sleep cycles. We cannot thank Gemma enough for her support and encouragement.
Mummy and daddy to 6 month old girl
Within nights of following the personalised sleep plan, she was sleeping through the night in her cot and had learnt to self settle. When she does now wake, she is able to take herself back to sleep.
Parents to 15 month old.
Thank you so much for your help getting us on track with our son and his sleeping – your service really is a life saver – we were sceptical at first as we just couldn’t imagine what we could do that would make a difference and make him sleep! Even at the end of our zoom call I was thinking I just can’t see him sleeping but it was like magic … I can’t actually believe where we are now compared to where we were 2 weeks ago …. I just wish I’d contacted you sooner.
He is now a fantastic sleeper and one of the nice things from this process, apart from the sleep, is he has started to love spending time in his crib. He is actually most of the time happy to go in the crib now - he actually looks pleased when I put him down and smiles and snuggles into the mattress. Such a massive change from where we started when he screamed soon as he touched the mattress! He’s happier and we are too – we have our life back! To say your service is value for money would be the understatement of the century! What a difference 2 weeks can make with the right help!
Parents to 10 month old.
I can’t thank Gemma enough! I thought I had motherhood nailed via every Google search (always at 3am) and following it to a tee. What they didn’t tell me is I needed that support to tell me how to do it and when to do it for my son, whilst feeling like what I was doing was right for us. I tried everything to get my son to sleep for longer periods and give me that all important “nap when baby naps ” and nothing worked. I can’t thank Gemma enough for the guidance, reassurance and much needed advice! We now have a great routine that works for all of us and we are so much happier for it!
Thank you so much you sleep champion!!
Emma, Mummy to 5 month old.
I am so happy with the outcome. I was so unsure whether or not a sleep plan would work. I thought there was no helping my little girl as she has had disruptive sleep now for 3 years but Gemma was so understanding of mine and my Mum's worries and put us at ease with a sleep plan that worked around our family dynamics. Within a matter of days she was sleeping through the night. Gemma talked me and my Mum through a detailed plan and took into account the fact that my girl would not be spending every night in the same house to sleep but sleeping at hers and her Grandma's house. Me and my mum were both willing to work together and be consistent and was so surprised by the results. Gemma built up a little rapport with my girl and was able to talk to her on her level so that she understood the importance of staying in her own bed and how sleep was important to be able to have more fun in the day. We worked on a sleep and reward sticker chart that my girl loved. It was hard work emotionally at first for me but it paid off so quickly.
Mummy and Grandma to 4 year old.
Gemma is friendly, funny and is clearly passionate about sleep!! We needed advice on what to expect with our new baby and the antenatal package has given us some great pointers on safe sleep, feeding, routine and generally what to expect, which we were quite anxious about. Gemma totally put our minds at ease about our new arrival and has given us so much more confidence on what to expect.
Daddy and mummy to impending arrival.
Our little girl was waking up every night and we would sleep on her floor or sit with her until she went to sleep. Gemma was very supportive, and we knew we could always ask her questions or seek clarification. We are all getting more sleep now! Our girl is more confident, settled, and happy. It has also allowed us to have evenings together which is great for our relationship. The service was great and reporting back daily meant that we were able to consistently stick to the plan with confidence.
Mummy and Daddy to 14 month old.
I had call with Gemma when my baby was just over 6 months old. We were looking for help with how we could get him to sleep without breastfeeding or pushing in the pushchair to sleep. Gemma offered some great tips and inspired me to start making some changes. It is early days but we’re already benefiting from the advice and guidance and we can’t thank her enough.
Mummy to 6 month old
After months of trying to find the right sleep advice for us and our situation we reached out for Gemma's help, why did we not do this sooner I do not know. Within 2 weeks our little boy was sleeping the whole night in his bed. There are now no more 5am breakfasts , no more waking our 4 year old meaning we lose every hope of getting back to sleep. It was a straight forward and simple to follow plan that had results from the first night. We all feel healthier, happier and couldn't be more grateful. Thank you so much.
Daddy and Mummy to 2.5 year old.
Little Dreams had been recommended to us by a close family member so we had already seen the amazing results the sleep plan could have and then after speaking with Gemma I was instantly reassured. Gemma went above and beyond throughout the whole process and tailored the sleep plan to suit my daughters needs as well as our lifestyle. Gemma was on hand at any time and made me feel 100% reassured that I was doing the right thing and supported me throughout. I could not have done this without her and I recommend Gemma to any parent who is struggling with sleep – I just wish I had done it sooner!
Mummy and Daddy to 15 month old.
Our son's sleep had gone from bad to worse. After just over a year of multiple wakings and feedings, over Christmas not only did the multiple wakings continue but they were accompanied by a fully awake period bet ween 1am - 4am. My husband and I run our own business and although we had managed so far, this was becoming impossible. We were recommended to Gemma who assured us she would be able to help and that we would see change with a few nights. I couldn't believe it but we were so desperate by this stage, we were ready to try anything! Gemma spent lots of time consulting us on how it would work and was very supportive. We stuck to the plan and within 4 nights, our son was not only sleeping for 12 hours straight, he had also stopped feeding through the night (he was feeding up to 8 times a night beforehand) and had given up his dummy. We were amazed. We now sleep like normal people and our son is a great sleeper! I only wish we had done it sooner. I have been recommending Gemma to everyone!
Mummy and Daddy to 14 month old.
Gemma is fantastic. She was recommended to us by a colleague who had great results. Gemma has taught us so much and helped us to transistion our daughter into her own room and cot without a dummy. She has also enabled her to have lovely naps. Gemma has gone above and beyond to help us and we are truly grateful.
Mummy and Daddy to 8 month old.
Gemma was fantastic in helping us get our 9 month old into his cot who has co slept his entire life. She gave us the tools to succeed
Daddy and Mummy to 9 month old.
Gemma was incredible. I would recommend her to anyone. We couldn't believe our one and half year old was sleeping through the night in just a few days and has continued to do so since. We are thrilled with the results. Gemma was so generous with her time and patient with all our questions and concerns. Taking Gemma on as your support for helping with your child sleep through the night really is a no brainer. Thank you Gemma!
Mummy and Daddy to 18 month old.
We've worked with several sleep clinics in the past and have had some success but only in the short term. Working with Gemma was unlike anything we've experienced though. She took the time to properly understand all the issues from our perspective and our daughters too. Whereas other companies would have 1 call with us and maybe an email or two afterwards, Gemma provided us with constant support throughout the entire process. I can't express enough how much of a difference this made and now we feel empowered and that we're on the right path to better sleep for all of us. Thank you, Gemma, for everything you've done for our family 🙂
Mum and Dad to 6 year old.
This changed our boy's sleeping pattern for the better. The first 6 months he was in our bed and as he got bigger, it got worse and knew we needed to act fast. The sleep plan was very helpful and within 2 weeks, he was sleeping in his own cot, in his own bedroom and sleeping through the night. It's tough to begin with and requires so perseverance and motivation but it works! He's been sleeping through the night (the odd wake-up due to usual colds coughs and teething issues) and it's made life a lot easier. Good consultancy sessions and help and support when we need it. Would fully recommend!
Daddy and Mummy to 6 month old.
Gemma is absolutely amazing! After having a rough 3 months with sleep we decided to contact Gemma. The best decision ever and we now all sleep! Gemma is friendly, listens and provides continued support. Thank you!
Mummy and Daddy to 11 month old.
We booked Little Dreams Consulting to help us teach our baby to sleep in his own cot. We were breastfeeding to sleep and bed sharing with feeds (for comfort) every 2 hours or so. Baby slept through the night in his own cot since the first night of the sleep teaching and every night after and did not wake for feed. It was hard work but so worth it. We had Gemma and she stayed with us until baby went to sleep. We found the support during bed time at home very useful. I don’t think we could’ve done it on our own.
Mummy and Daddy to 10 month old.
Me and my partner had been struggling with getting our 3 year old twins to sleep sometimes taking 1.5-2 hours from putting them to bed to them falling asleep hence they were not getting enough sleep. We felt we had tried everything. I contacted Gemma and from the first conversation I felt reassured that it was not me doing something wrong and there steps we could take to get the twins to fall asleep quickly, get the sleep they needed and have the evenings back for ourselves. Gemma went through the sleep plan and had a video call with the twins and they really warmed to Gemma. We saw improvements from night 1! Within a couple of weeks the twins took less than 15 minutes to fall asleep and were sleeping for at least 10 hours. Gemma provided support throughout our journey and it has been an amazing outcome for the whole family. I can't thank you enough Gemma - you are a superstar!
Mummy and Daddy to 3 year old Twins.
We started working with Gemma when we hit 7 months without a full nights sleep. I’d done a lot of research and felt like I’d tried everything, until we started with Gemma. I heard of Little Dreams Bath and Swindon through a baby group I had attended and thought her prices were really reasonable compared to others I’d seen.
Our little girl was 9 months when we started with Gemma, she had a dummy since one, which we knew was unsettling her in the night and caused some sleep disruption, Gemma supported us with this as well. Gemma was really helpful, and responsive, but also supported us to be independent with our little girl so we had the confidence to continue what we were doing when we finished working with Gemma.
I can say it’s been a game changer for us, it’s been 4 weeks since we finished with Little Dreams Bath and Swindon and we have one happy baby (and mum/dad) who is completely sleeping through the night. We have no tears at nap or bedtime and she gets herself off to sleep completely independently and wakes 12 hours later.
I’d really recommend working with Gemma at Little Dreams Bath and Swindon if you are considering it, worth every penny. Thank you again Gemma
Mummy to 9 month old
Gemma's support has been life changing. I was recommended her services as she had helped many other mums so our expectations were high and the experience far exceeded them! Our 3 year old would not fall asleep without one of us lying in bed with her and would come to our bed every night. We have a newborn so bedtime was always rushed and I felt like we didn't have time for connection anymore. We now look forward to our bonding calm bedtime routine and she falls asleep independently and stays in her bed all night. There was no "sleep training" or letting her to cry, we were with her through the whole process teaching her the skill of "falling asleep" (sleep teaching), and we also learnt so much about sleep and routine, we can use this knowledge forever. My husband and I now have the evenings to ourselves! We'll be missing the daily catch ups with Gemma and our daughter will miss her little support videos, she was so lovely! 🙂 We are really grateful for her help.
Mummy and daddy to 3 year old
Gemma was fantastic at teaching us about our son’s sleep needs. By night 3 he was sleeping through without a dummy that he’s had since birth. He felt safe and comfortable in his own cot which we never thought would happen. Gemma taught as a lot about food and how important it is for good sleep. We now love our sleepy snack. Thank you Gemma.
Mummy 8 month old
Gemma carefully guided us to help our two year old sleep. She was available for support whenever we needed it and we are so pleased with the results!
Daddy and mummy to 2 year old
Gemma is a miracle worker!! We were waking up with our little girl every 45 minutes, I (mum) had to rock her to sleep every time with a dummy, she wouldn’t let my husband or anyone else put her to sleep! This resulted in co-sleeping which I never wanted to do. She became totally reliant on me for her to fall asleep and I was absolutely EXHAUSTED! I never wanted to do “cry it out” method and leave my baby to cry on her own, Gemma takes such a gentle caring approach and we were never not in the room with our baby whilst she learned to self settle. Night two of Gemma helping us and our baby was falling asleep in minutes, she was sleeping independently, in her own bed, without being rocked and without a dummy. We could not believe how fast our baby learned from her new routine. We’ve gone from no structure to our day and dreading the nights, to loving every minute. We now have routine, structured long day naps in her cot, and sleeping 12+ hours a night with only one or two wakings for a feed. Absolutely life changing, we couldn’t recommend more😊 We have a much happier house hold - happier baby and happier parents! Thank you Gemma, we owe you the world! X
Mummy to 6 month old
We loved working with Gemma to help with the sleep of our 8 month old daughter. Like many I’m sure, we began with a little scepticism that it would work for us but sure enough her sleep was much improved and she had learnt to self settle in the night. She still wakes up but now we don’t have to go in multiple times to give her the dummy and she can settle herself! The naps are longer and our confidence has vastly improved! Gemma is supportive every step of the way and we would definitely recommend you get in touch, it’s as though she has the magic touch!!
Mummy to 8 month old
What a lovely lovely lady! Gemma was so kind to us and helped us so much. Her support was brilliant and she was so patient and understanding. Gemma’s advice was so personal and tailored to our little boys needs. We are very grateful. Thank you
Mummy to 5 month old
Our son was 9.5 months when we asked Gemma for help, we were co sleeping and all over tired and desperate for a good night sleep. Our son would also not nap in his cot for more than about 30 minutes and would take a considerable time to settle. We had an initial consultation with Gemma and talked through the plan, we felt at ease knowing this wasn’t a cry it out method and Gemma was on hand to offer guidance and support along the way. From night one of working with Gemma our son was sleeping through the night in his cot and naps started falling into place within the first week, he is now able to self settle and is happy in his sleep space, this is something we really wanted to achieve. We no longer dread bed/nap times and we are all enjoying the bedtime routine as a family. Thanks so much Gemma.
Mummy and daddy to 9.5 month old
Gemma guided us compassionately and expertly..and great information and material provided which helped break some bad habits and stick to tested models. She was brilliant with our daughter and inspired her to associate more positively with sleep and inspired us to stay consistent!
Mummy to 5 year old
Gemma has honestly made such a difference to our lives and we couldn’t be more grateful. Our little boy found sleep difficult from the day he was born and I really didn’t see a light at the end of the tunnel! He would feed to sleep, wake up when we tried to transfer him to his cot, be very upset around sleep times, wake every hour at night and would only contact nap. Gemma helped him to learn the skills he needed to sleep and he is now able to be placed in his cot awake and get himself to sleep, I never thought this was possible! He is no longer waking every hour and is able to settle without fuss after a feed in the night. He now naps for over an hour in his cot and seems so much happier now he is not overtired. All of Gemma’s sleep support has even improved our breastfeeding journey as he now feeds much more effectively and quicker now he is not associating feeding with sleep. Gemma provides support in a completely non-judgemental way and will listen to any worry you have throughout the process. There were even times where I swear Gemma had a crystal ball as she actually ended up predicting how certain naps/sleeps would go based on the details we provided for how his day had been going. She clearly knows her stuff! I couldn’t recommend Gemma enough!
Mummy and daddy to 4.5 month old
I was very hesitant to start a sleep training due to past experiences and Lucas' age. He is 5 years old and has developed quite unhealthy habits over the years. Gemma explained that she was sure she could help. I had no choice but trust her as she was my last hope.
I am very pleased that we decided to work with Gemma as she destroyed all my prejudices. I absolutely loved her gentle approach towards us as parents and Lucas. Through this journey, Gemma made sure that Lucas was supported correctly to make him feel reassured. She helped us to build Lucas' confident slowly but surely.
The best thing about Gemma was that she has a person-centred approach. Yes, she asked us to follow a structured plan, but she was very flexible and considered our family dynamics, Lucas' personality, what would work better for him or what would not.
She has also developed a great relationship with Lucas. She always makes him laugh with her comments. She reassured him via calls and sent him videos explaining how great he had been doing.
Lucas now can sleep through night, if he wakes up in the middle of the night, he knows how to go back to sleep with minimal support from us. He has gone through this process without any stress, anxiety or trauma.
So I would like to thank Gemma for her support, and dedication to her job. We all have better night sleeps thanks to her.
Mummy and daddy to 5 year old Lucas
We have worked with Gemma over the last two weeks and have seen a vast improvement in our daughter’s sleep. Going from multiple wake ups per night and needing to be fed or rocked back to sleep and being up for the day at 5am to now sleeping through the night multiple times and settling back to sleep easily. Gemma has been so supportive and helpful throughout and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Mummy to 8 month old
We recently sleep trained our 7 month old son with Gemma's support. Before we started, he couldn't settle independently and woke 3-4 times per night to feed. He wouldn't nap for more than 30 minutes at a time in his bed, so we were relying on contact naps to make sure he got enough daytime sleep. We used the two week support programme as well as the bedtime support on day one. Within four days, our son was sleeping through the night and we haven't done any night feeds since. He is also connecting sleep cycles in the day and naps 1.5 hours stretches at a time in his cot. We couldn't have imagined being in this position today and are so, so grateful to Gemma for giving us the confidence and being so supportive throughout the whole process. She was communicative, reassuring and checked in with us regularly to make sure we had all the support we needed. Would definitely recommend Gemma to others.
Mummy and daddy to 7 month old
Gemma was fabulous from start to finish. She is a relaxed presence when things are stressful (as it was not easy initially to keep consistent with a new sleep plan) and always called me when I was feeling overwhelmed. The sleep log worked really well and Gemma always updated it regularly which was reassuring when we had questions. I would recommend Gemma to any parent looking to help with their babies sleep. It really worked and we are feeling a lot more rested!
Mummy and daddy to 8 month old
Gemma and her approach to sleep training gave us our lives back! Within 3 days of implementing her plan our 6 month old went from two night feeds to sleeping through the night a full 12 hours and is now so easy to put down at night and for naps. We were really nervous about sleep training, but Gemma's gentle approach really reassured us and she was so understanding and supportive. I'd recommend to her anyone - it's honestly the best thing we could have done for our little one and our family.
Mummy to 6 month old
We were absolutely desperate for help when we contacted Gemma. She managed to squeeze us in quickly (I think she could hear the desperation in my voice). We could not continue waking every 20-40 minutes with our 6 month old. Gemma made us feel so reassured from the first consultation and within one night our daughter was sleeping from 6am-6pm. We couldn’t believe it! Complete magic! We thoroughly enjoyed tracking the sleep and learning all of Gemma’s tips and tricks. This genuinely was a life changing experience for us. We finally have our lives back and are able to function again and we only have Gemma to thank for that!
Mummy to 6 month old
After reading Gemma’s outstanding reviews, we genuinely thought our son would be the exception. We were convinced we’d never get a good night’s sleep again. We cannot thank Gemma enough for her incredible support in transforming our son’s sleep. We went from nights spent with Mum in a nursing chair, dealing with frequent wake-ups and relying on a dummy and bottle, to our son now peacefully putting himself to sleep in his own bed for 11 hours straight. This has even enabled us to transition him to a toddler bed! Gemma’s guidance was clear, supportive, and tailored to our busy lives. Her soothing tone provided comfort throughout the process. Thanks to her expertise, we have our evenings back and a happier home with everyone well rested. We highly recommend Gemma to anyone in need of sleep solutions! Karen, Charlie and Leo
Mummy and daddy to 20 month old
Gemma was incredibly responsive and helpful in providing advice about our children. She could not have been friendlier and more understanding, and made time to suit us. I will be recommending her to everyone!
Mummy and daddy to 9 month and 5 year old
I could not recommend Gemma enough. She has completely transformed our 6 month old sons sleep. He has gone from waking every hour and needing feeding to sleep to sleeping consistently and long stretches. She was supportive and prompt in her responses to any questions we had.
Mummy to 7 month old
Gemma has helped transform our 8 month olds sleep completely and it really has been pretty life changing for us all. We couldn’t believe the first 3 nights of working with Gemma our baby girl was sleeping through the night and getting herself to sleep without needing rocking or feeding to sleep! We went from 1-3 hr wake ups all night, lots of sleep associations and resisted naps to a baby that can calmly self settle, sleep through the night (still a few wake ups here and there but for genuine hunger this time) and nap independently which is just incredible. Gemma has such a calm, confident, friendly and gentle approach which we loved and we cannot thank her enough for her support, encouragement and guidance these past few weeks. We would absolutely recommend her in a heartbeat. Thank you Gemma 🙏🏻✨
Mummy to 8 month old
We cannot thank Gemma enough for the incredible support and guidance we received during our sleep training journey. As new parents, we were overwhelmed and exhausted, but Gemma provided us with a clear, compassionate, and personalized plan that made all the difference. From the very first consultation, Gemma was patient, understanding, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to understand our baby’s unique needs and our family’s routines, creating a plan that felt both manageable and effective. Her step-by-step approach gave us the confidence we needed to stay consistent. Within 3 days, we saw a dramatic change. Our baby went from waking up multiple times a night to sleeping through the night with minimal fuss. Naps also improved significantly! The support we received along the way; from check-ins to helpful tips was invaluable. Gemma never made us feel judged or pressured, only supported. We now have the tools and confidence to maintain healthy sleep habits, and our whole family is happier and more rested. If you’re on the fence about sleep training, I highly recommend reaching out to Gemma. It was one of the best decisions we’ve made as parents. Our only regret is that we didn’t start sooner! Thank you, Gemma, for giving us the gift of sleep!
Mummy and daddy to 7 month old
Gemma's support to help us get our children (aged 4 and 6) to sleep through the night has been invaluable. Night-time wakings and early mornings had become unbearable, but with Gemma's clear guidance and support they both now have the confidence to sleep through most nights. Everyone is so much happier now they are getting the sleep they need.
Mummy and daddy to 4 and 6 year old
Gemma was amazing, she literally transformed our lives in two weeks! We went from frequent wakings every evening and throughout the night and super short naps to mostly sleeping through the night and long naps in her cot. We are now getting to spend time together, Florence is a happier baby and I am one happy mama ☺️ Gemma was super patient with us when we were struggling and amazingly supportive and helpful throughout the programme. She’s so knowledgeable and genuinely cares about her clients. I can’t recommend her enough, if your baby isn’t sleeping and you’re on the fence about doing sleep training, speak to Gemma, I guarantee she will help you and you’ll wonder why you don’t do it sooner.
Mummy to 6 month old
We chose Gemma and Little Dreams after months of very little sleep, and we were all on our knees. We were sceptical about 'sleep training' as we had tried to go it alone, and we didn't have much success. However, Gemma changed our lives! We now have a baby who sleeps overnight with only 1 or 2 wakes, and has 2 naps in his cot each day. We also have the most amazing, smiley little boy, and 2 very well rested parents, who are really loving parenthood! Gemma was so supportive, encouraging, and we felt empowered through the whole journey. And she has also given us tools to use going forward for when teeth occur, and as Gemma knew travel was important to us, we have some tips and tricks to help with this as well. I have passed on Gemmas details to many mum friends, as we couldn't recommend Gemma enough!
Mummy to 4.5 month old
How would I summarise our experience working with Gemma.... Life-changing. Like anyone would, we went in without knowing what to expect & what the result might be, but feeling positive based on the endless (warranted) fantastic reviews Gemma has and the understanding we would have to really commit to the process to see the results. From the very first night of following her guidance, we saw an improvement in our son's sleep. By the end of week 1, he had slept through the night, and he has done this since (now for 10 nights straight.) Going from 3-4 wakes per night to this, in such a short time, is utterly remarkable and goes beyond all of our expectations. The wider impact, in adding so much more routine and structure, has been so positive on our lives. We just couldn't recommend her more highly. All reviews are true & well-deserved. She provides such a personal and calming service, ensuring you feel encouraged and confident in the changes you're implementing, and leaves you feeling like you can maintain the results after the 2 week consultation period. Worth every single penny - thank you so much Gemma.
Mummy and daddy to 10 month old boy
Honestly life changing, I can't believe how much better our sleep situation is from 3 weeks ago. We saw a marked improvement within two nights and now he's sleeping through or settling himself within 3 minutes in the night. We reached out because our son was waking up 4-5 times a night and one of those could be an hour (he's 15 months). I just couldn't see how it was going to get better without help and this was an amazing choice, we are all much happier now, he's sleeping 12 hours a night! For the first time since he was born we're getting uninterrupted sleep.
Mummy to 15 month old boy
After barely surviving off little sleep for months, we decided to give a sleep consultant a go. Not knowing what to expect but felt supported at all times, Gemma is a lovely, warm and approachable person who really listens to your concerns! Our son was not an easy candidate by any means 🙈 but with patience and guidance, his sleep is so much better and we actually have a routine now! We couldn’t have done it without Gemma’s expert knowledge and support.
Mummy to 11 month old boy
This review is coming a bit (very) late but actually it’s a good thing because I can report back that 3 months on (sorry!) William is still going to bed really well with no upset, he’s stopped coming into our bed at night completely and only calls for us on the odd occasion. He is no longer worried about being alone in his room and sometimes even asks to be put to bed.
I would definitely recommend Gemma to anyone struggling with their kid’s sleep. My child is 4 and was having huge hour long meltdowns going to bed every night and would also spend half the night sleeping in our bed. Gemma came and met him and devised a personal sleep plan for him and over the course of three weeks she sent him videos and gave him stickers and rewards. Gemma was always available to talk if we needed her and was always encouraging and kind. It took a while for him to settle with the new routine but I’m so glad we persevered and now he’s sleeping so well. Definitely with it! Thanks Gemma!
Mummy to 3 year old boy
I was the biggest sceptic but I 100% recommend using Gemma. Our one year old went from waking every hour to self-settling and sleeping through the night. He’s much happier in the day and life is more settled.
Mummy and daddy to 11 month old boy