Sleep & settling · Illawarra
Baby sleep and settling support in the Illawarra
When nights are long and nothing seems to settle your baby, it helps to have someone in your corner. I'm Brita, a registered nurse with neonatal intensive care experience, offering gentle, responsive sleep and settling support in your home from Otford to Shell Cove.
Common reasons families get in touch
- Frequent night waking
- Short daytime naps
- Babies who only sleep on you
- Unsettled evenings
- Reading tired and hunger cues
- Building a flexible day rhythm
- Safe sleep set-up questions
- Settling after NICU or special care
- Sleep with twins or multiples
- Sleep changes while travelling
A gentle, responsive approach
There's no cry-it-out and no rigid schedule. We look at your baby's cues, feeding, environment and your family's needs, then find settling strategies that feel right for you.
Comfort is connection. Responding to your baby is never a bad habit.
What happens in a visit
An initial 90-minute home visit lets me see your baby's sleep space and routine first-hand. We talk through a typical day and night and put together a practical, realistic plan.
Follow-ups (45 minutes, at home or by telehealth) help you adjust as your baby grows. Sleep advice follows current Australian safe sleeping guidelines.
Support for the whole family
Tired parents matter too. Partners and support people are welcome at visits, and if you're feeling low or anxious, I can point you towards services such as PANDA, Gidget Foundation and your GP.
Home visits across the Illawarra
Mondays, 9:30–11:30am, for families from Otford to Shell Cove — including Thirroul, Bulli, Corrimal, Wollongong, Figtree, Dapto, Albion Park, Shellharbour and Kiama’s northern suburbs. Initial visit $250 (90 minutes), follow-up $150 (45 minutes, at home or telehealth), or a package of three for $375.
Book your home visit nowGeneral information only — not a substitute for individual medical advice. If you are worried about your baby’s health, contact your GP, or in an emergency call 000. Brita Golsby-Smith, Registered Nurse · Ahpra NMW0002327674 · ABN 13 189 773 234.