Case Study: How Aiden Went from Hourly Wakings to Peaceful Nights

If you’re a parent dealing with night wakings, bedtime battles, or a baby who only sleeps with rocking or feeding, you’re not alone. Many families come to me feeling exhausted and unsure how to help their child sleep better. In today’s case study, I’m sharing how I supported Tandi and her son Aiden through a gentle sleep training approach that transformed their nights.

The Situation
When Tandi first reached out, her little boy Aiden was waking hourly throughout the night. Getting him to sleep meant constant rocking or feeding — an exhausting cycle that left both mum and baby overtired. Like so many parents, she worried about trying anything too harsh, but desperately needed a solution.

The Approach
Together, we built a plan tailored to Aiden’s needs. A key part of this was using the parental presence method — a gentle sleep training technique that helps babies and toddlers learn independent sleep skills while still feeling reassured by a parent’s presence. My goal was to provide strategies that felt compassionate, realistic, and easy to follow, so Tandi felt confident and supported throughout the process.

The Transformation
The results were remarkable. Aiden began falling asleep on his own — no more endless rocking or feeding at bedtime. Instead of waking hourly, he now only wakes twice during the night, a huge improvement for the whole family. For Tandi, this change was a game-changer: evenings became calmer, sleep was more restful, and family life felt so much more manageable.

Every child is different, and there’s no “one-size-fits-all” sleep solution. In Aiden’s case, gentle reassurance combined with consistency helped him gain the confidence to sleep more independently. The most rewarding part? Hearing Tandi describe their evenings as “so much more peaceful.”

If you’re struggling with your baby or toddler’s sleep — whether it’s frequent night wakings, contact naps, or bedtime battles — know that change is possible. With the right support and a gentle approach, families can achieve calmer nights and better rest.

👉 If you’d like personalised sleep support from a certified sleep consultant, I’d love to help.