Becoming a parent brings so much joy — and just as many questions, especially around sleep. I created this free monthly email series to give you clarity and confidence throughout your baby’s first year, so you never feel like you’re guessing your way through each new stage. Every month, you’ll receive a supportive, easy‑to‑digest guide that walks you through what’s happening in your little one’s world, how those developmental changes may shape their sleep, and simple, nurturing ways you can help them through it.
My hope is that these emails become a calm, reassuring companion during a time that can feel both magical and overwhelming. I want you to feel prepared, empowered, and able to enjoy your baby with a little more ease — and hopefully a little more rest for your whole family too 💜
What you will find in each monthly email
✓ Gentle guidance on age‑appropriate awake windows, total daytime sleep, number of naps and more, so you know what your little one truly needs
✓ A calm, realistic picture of night sleep at this age, helping you understand what’s typical and what’s not worth stressing over
✓ Ideal bedtime ranges to help your baby settle more easily and support smoother nights for everyone
✓ Feeding patterns that can nurture more restful sleep and help your baby feel content and supported
✓ Insight into any potential sleep regressions or developmental leaps, with reassurance to help you navigate them with confidence
✓ Key age‑specific milestones and changes that may influence your baby’s sleep, behaviour, and overall rhythm
Please know, I will only be using your data to be able to guide you where your baby is at. All your data will be securely stored and if at any time you would like me to remove this data I will be happy to do so immediately.
Your Baby’s Sleep, Explained: Monthly Guidance for the First Year
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"It was really amazing actually how impactful it was."
— Holly, Past Client
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"This is just so amazing, 🥹🥹🥹 You really are a gem❤️❤️ All these points are solid, thank you very much 🙏🏼🙏🏼"
— Supported Mama
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"Lara's guidance has been a game-changer for our family."
— Brenda, Past Client
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"Your message really helped me feel less alone in this. Thank you again. 🙏🏼💜"
— Supported Mama
A Little Bit About Me
I’m Lara — mum to two little boys, dog‑mum to Summer and Zazu, and the heart behind Lara’s Little Dreamers. My husband and I are originally from South Africa, but we’ve built our little family here in the Netherlands, navigating the beautiful (and sometimes challenging) expat life. I learned about baby sleep the hard way, long before any certifications — through exhaustion, trial and error, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with loving your baby deeply while feeling completely drained. That journey is what led me to become a certified Pediatric Sleep Specialist and newborn specialist, and it’s why I’m so passionate about supporting families with a gentle, open‑minded approach.
I truly believe sleep is a foundation for the wellbeing of the whole family, and I know how transformative it feels when things finally click. That’s why I created this free email series — to give parents the knowledge, clarity, and reassurance I wish I had in those early months. My hope is that these monthly guides help you understand your baby’s sleep more easily, feel prepared for what’s coming next, and enjoy your little one with more confidence, calm, and connection 💜
