The Newborn Guide That Holds Your Hand

What’s happening week-by-week and exactly how to handle naps and nights

Step-by-step from 0–12 weeks, including:

Private Facebook support group: ask me anything

How to start bassinet naps without hours of rocking

Age-based awake windows

A practical plan to stretch night sleep

My personal favourite – how to get your baby into bed at 6pm

Who is this Newborn Guide for?

First-time mums — You don’t need to figure it out at 2am. Get a simple weekly plan, tired-cue cheat sheets, and soothing steps you can start today.

Second-time mums — Do it differently this round. A calm, realistic rhythm, a 6pm bedtime pathway.

From overwhelmed to ‘we’ve got this’

I’m Fran—mum of two and a baby sleep consultant. With my first, I felt totally lost about newborn sleep. With my second (and after training as a baby sleep consultant), everything changed. I wrote this guide so you can skip the guesswork and get gentle, practical steps that actually work.

When my first was born, I did what most of us do—Google at 2am and hope for the best. By baby #2, I had a simple plan: age-based awake windows, calm wind-downs, and realistic day rhythms. The result? Longer stretches, easier transfers, and evenings that felt like mine again. This guide is that plan—distilled into gentle steps from 0–12 weeks.

Why listen to me

  • I’ve lived it

    My first baby only slept on me; with my second, the bassinet became her best friend using the same steps I teach.

  • I’m trained

    I’m a baby sleep consultant, supporting families online across NZ.

  • I’m practical

    Everything here is designed for real life—short windows, simple routines, zero guilt.

  • I keep it gentle

    No ‘one right way’. You’ll get options that you can apply in a way that feels good to you.

Join the Waitlist

  • Late October—waitlisters get 48-hour early access and a mini bonus.

  • Newborns 0–12 weeks, with gentle, realistic steps—clear advice, no fluff.

  • Yes—no one-size-fits-all. You’ll get options that respect your baby and your bandwidth

  • Yes—clear guidance, zero judgement, no overwhelm.