Parent's Testimonies

Setting up the Nursery

"We saved ourselves money and the frustration of not knowing what to buy for our nursery and soon to come first baby. The information we received was invaluable. I can highly recommend this service to any first time parents."

Newborn

" With our first child we had no idea what we were doing. Our parenting coach from Cradle 2 Kindy was a tremendous help. All the basics were covered and more giving us the confidence we needed to parent effectively. I remember thinking how great it was to have our baby in a 'routine' so much earlier then most of the other babies we knew at the time. I'd highly recommend Cradle 2 Kindy to any first time parent or anyone having difficulties adjusting to and coping with a new baby."

Three week old

Three months old

"The sleep solutions we learnt from Cradle 2 Kindy, for our three month old son, has proved far more effective than our method of rocking or patting him off to sleep which sometimes took up to one hour. Whilst sometimes it can still take him a little while to fall asleep we no longer have the long stretches of crying which had previously happened."

Three months old

"I asked Cradle 2 Kindy to help Colin, our three month old, learn to fall asleep on his own. It ended up being a very simple, effective and painless process, because I was given very clear information. Thank you Mothercraft Home Service, I can barely imagine that I spent so much time trapped in a 'rocking' cycle."

Seven months old

"I called Cradle 2 Kindy to help me establish a sleeping routine for our seven and a half month old son as he had deteriorated to two twenty minutes naps during the day and waking up nearly every hour during the evening. I had tried breastfeeding on demand, formula top-up, dummy (needing to be put back in every hour), music, rocking and patting to no avail. I read several books on the matter and even tried controlled crying but always found that I could not commit to the procedures as there was always an excuse in my mind as to why he was crying. I was so tired after 6 weeks I felt like a zombie. I was teary and I knew the poor sleep my son was having for his age wasn't doing him any good either. Cradle 2 Kindy was recommended to me by a friend. Over the next 24 hours I learnt all I needed. Once I understood the routine, its variations and the need to teach him the routine it all became so clear. I had really just needed someone to guide me through. He slept through the night on the second night and had longer sleeps during the day. Sure there were days or nights following that were not perfect but I now know what to do in these circumstances. The main difficulties with sleep and settling babies were so easily overcome once I was confident in the routine established. I was so happy knowing it worked for us!"

Eleven months old

"Our daughter had not slept through the night from 4 months of age. She is now 1 months and after several illnesses she was getting up flour to eight times each night. Cradle 2 Kindy sent us a parenting coach who came and spent two nights with us and by the fourth night she slept through! It has now been a week and she at worst has woken once a night. We can't thank our nurse enough and would strongly recommend Cradle 2 Kindy to anyone who has any situation with their child that requires help."

Twelve months old

"I strongly recommend Cradle 2 Kindy to parents who are desperate for sleep. I can confidently say that the earlier you make the decision, the easier it is. Since our visit from our parenting coach for our twelve month old son we have moved house and had many a childhood fever that broke the sleep routine but we were strong and determined not to let things get out of hand. The techniques we learnt from Cradle 2 Kindy helped us to get things back on track."

Two and a half year old

"When we contacted Cradle 2 Kindy we were desperately in need of professional help. Our two and a half year old son was impossible to put to bed and woke constantly during the night and was clingy, cranky and insecure during the day. A nurse from Cradle 2 Kindy stayed with us for several nights. Better sleep and feeling we had more control over the situation resulted in a far happier family life for us all. The most interesting change however was in our son. Contrary to our expectations, he totally lost his fears and became a much happier, more confident child. As many new parents have said, "babies and children don't come with a manual. The next best thing is to get professional help when you need it, and the long term benefits to us have been immeasurable, Cradle 2 Kindy has since been back to help us achieve a good routine right from the start with our second child."

Four and a half year old

"Our daughter was sneaking into our bed during the night. We wanted her in her own bed before she began school. A neighbour told me of their success with Cradle 2 Kindy's techniques. I instantly rang and felt extraordinarily comfortable as they obviously knew what they were doing. It was very exciting to see the results. My husband and I were encouraged to get involved. Now I enjoy sound, undisturbed sleep thanks to Cradle 2 Kindy."

A family with a baby and a toddler

"Parents may ask themselves 'how can we afford to get professional help?' Yet the real question is how can we afford not to get professional help, that is, can our marriage and other children survive the continual crying and distress of an unsettled baby? We can't recommend Cradle 2 Kindy enough! Everyone in our home is happier."

Twins

"Cradle 2 Kindy provided us with a nurse who helped us put our twins on a routine which has held us in good stead ever since. I breastfed the boys with techniques taught to me by our nurse. Keeping twins in sink with feeds and sleeps is no longer a challenge. Our sons are now six months old and are sleeping 8 -10 hours at night and have a wonderful day routine which gives me time to do the house work."

Brit Milah

"Our parenting coach took the pressure and some of the stress out of this very special occasion. I don't know how parents could do it without the assistance given by Cradle 2 Kindy. What's more we were given lots of practical advice for parenting and newborn care including assistance with breastfeeding. Our nurse even stayed over night to assist us with aftercare. "

Toddler Management

"Cradle 2 Kindy brought sanity to our home. We had an eighteen month old who ruled the house, she had both mummy and daddy tightly twisted around her little finger. We didn't know how to bring order to our home till our eyes were opened to what was happening. Thanks to some practical ground rules we now have a happy toddler and parents who are now a little wiser."

Toddler Management

Our 20 month old son was throwing tantrums and we were having trouble disciplining him. Sally came around and showed us how to 'positive parent' and the time out method. Literally within days his behaviour had improved.

Also see: Parent Coaching Case Studies