Anna Rosseter

This is the second time we have called upon Anna’s expertise. Our first child has been sleeping through the night from 7pm to 7am since we enlisted Anna’s help at 7 months old.

Having our second child, I knew I wanted to use sleep training much earlier. Speaking to Anna I learnt that there are certain things that can be done from birth to get your baby into good sleeping habits. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to do it, but I actually found getting into good habits from birth much easier than trying to break bad habits later on.

Having a baby during a pandemic when most baby groups had either moved online or were cancelled meant I could really take the time to get to know my baby’s routine and lay him down in his cot for most daytime naps. This was one good thing to come out of this situation.

By 8 weeks old he was sleeping through between 5-7 hours each night, by 9 weeks old he was sleeping between 8-11 hours a night. It is amazing to have a beautiful new baby and not be too exhausted to enjoy him. At this point he was not settling until around 10pm and I was keen to try to get him down to bed as close to 7pm as possible.

He is now 3 months old and is self-settling at around 7:30pm most evenings, he wakes for 1 night feed and manages to self-settle afterwards. Finding Anna really has been a dream come true. I cannot thank her enough!

Arabelle, mum of Henry - 3 months 

Anna has helped our family immeasurably.

We have gone from very disrupted nights - constantly replacing a dummy and elaborate rocking and humming routines to a baby that can self settle, sleeps through the night and is much more content during the daytime.

Anna was able to give advice with a great balance between prescriptive, easy to follow steps and personalised support for us and our daughter. Her advice on crying and our need to support Tommie to learn self soothing skills for herself has helped to make us more relaxed and rested parents.

We were initially concerned that Tommie was too young to go through a sleep programme but she responded immediately, losing the dummy in one night with minimal fuss and only taking two nights to drop night feeds completely and self-settle through the night from 7pm until 7 am.

The naps have been harder to crack but Anna has been with us every step of the way and we are most of the way there now.

Nuala & Ro, Thomasina -  4 and 1/2 months

When we hit the dreaded 4 month sleep regression myself and my husband were at a complete loss how to help our baby sleep through the night.

After two months of split nights and early mornings we sought help. Anna was amazing she analysed our current routine, listened to my concerns about fitting naps in around the school run and helped us achieve a sleep environment for our baby where she can happily put herself to sleep. I learnt how to sleep train my baby with lots of support from Anna and could not be happier. We are dummy free and have a happy baby who routinely sleeps for 12 hours per night.

From Hannah, very happy and well rested Mummy!

I worried that doing some gentle sleep training with my four month old son was too soon, and I should be expected to just deal with the multiple night wakings for a few months more. But I’m so pleased we decided to go ahead with Anna’s plan - the fog of exhaustion that comes with having a newborn baby has lifted, and we are all getting good nights of sleep!

We’ve gone from 5 feeds at night to none at all, and on the whole, my son sleeps 7pm to 7am now (apart from a few blips due to teething etc which is inevitable). And the nap time routine has gone from being a tough mix of rocking to sleep, tears and a very sore back for mum or dad over the course of an hour or more, to a lovely, calm and relaxing process of no more than five minutes.

My son puts himself to sleep so easily with every nap now, and he naps for up to 2 hours - which I thought would never happen. My son is much happier baby now he is getting the sleep he needs, and his development has come on leaps and bounds too.
Anna’s plan, expertise and support has changed our lives. And it isn’t about shutting the door on your child and leaving them to cry - you are there comforting them and reassuring them - which is what mattered to us the most. There is a gentle way to teach your child to sleep and Anna can help you find a way that is perfect for your family.

Thank you Anna!

We contacted Anna as our son was having trouble self settling, napping and sleeping past 5am and it was one of the best decisions we have ever made!  On the final night of the tailored 10 day sleeping plan our son was napping twice a day, self settling at each nap/bedtime and sleeping 7am - 7pm. 

We were sceptical at first if it was going to work but with the tailored plan, telephone support from Anna we now have a happier little boy and his personality is shining through! 

We cannot thank Anna enough for helping our family and her positive attitude throughout. 

Vicky Mum to Jasper - 11 Months Old

I contacted Anna to help with my daughter’s sleep after a year of very disrupted nights. Since she was born, my daughter was a difficult sleeper. She never fell asleep on her own, always needed to be rocked/cuddled/driven in a car/pushed in a pushchair. Even once she did fall asleep in my arms, or whilst breastfeeding it was almost impossible to put her down without her waking up. In the end, I gave up trying and accepted the status quo – all naps in my arms, night sleep with my boob in her mouth. In the evenings I would breastfeed her to sleep, gently put her in her cot once asleep, and creep out of the room. She would then wake up any time between 20 mins (usually) or 2 hours (rarely) later. So I spent my evenings on tenterhooks always anticipating her crying and being ready to go back in and start the process again. At night she was pretty much permanently attached to the breast, making it for a very uncomfortable night’s sleep. The situation had vast implications on my life, and I felt things could not carry on the way they were. I was never keen on the idea of sleep training, but in the end I decided she will never learn to sleep if I don’t facilitate the change.

I was told about babysleepthenight.com by one of the mum’s in my baby group. I decided to contact Anna and it turned out to be the best decision since having a baby. Anna took good care to get to know my family, our particular circumstances, and my daughter’s sleep habits. The plan she came up with for us was clear, well-structured and most of all, it worked! My daughter slept through the night on second night, and has done since then.
Almost 3 weeks later, she has not woken up in the night once! There were difficult moments, as the change in our evening routine was quite significant, so she obviously protested quite a bit. I found it hard at times, but knew I had to stay strong for both of ours sake. Anna supported me over the phone and via emails, which was very helpful. My daughter now sleeps through the night and puts herself to sleep within minutes of me leaving the room – no need to rock, cuddle, breastfeed etc. She also naps on her own, in her cot now.
It truly was like a miracle for us, and the improvement to our lives cannot be stressed enough. I wholeheartedly recommend Anna’s help if you’re struggling with your little one’s sleep.

(Anna, Alicia's mum)

Our 2-year old daughter (2nd child) has been a ‘bad sleeper’ all her life. Over the last year this has manifested in my wife and I having to get up at least twice every night to settle her - every night… We met Anna by chance, and laughed when she told us that she could get our daughter sleeping from 7am to 7pm, without any need to settle her, within 10 days. After completing a questionnaire and then running through a consultation with Anna, we had a bespoke plan presented to us with clear instructions not to deviate.

It resulted in changing the bedtime routine, how we put her to bed, how we settled her (if required) and a plan for the days 1-3, 4-6 and 7-10. It still amazes me to say that within 3 nights she settled herself at bedtime and slept through the night without requiring settling. My wife and I shared the responsibility to ensure that one of us wasn’t associated with the new routine, so it required some hands-on support from us both, but the results are amazing. Anna was always available for any questions, support and advice.

2 months on and our daughter sleeps from 7pm-6.45am without the need for any settling - completely transforming our nights and ensuring we can catch-up on much needed sleep! I simply can’t recommend Anna enough - the results she promised she’s delivered, and the immediacy was astounding.

Chris Bown

By the time our daughter was almost 2 years old, I'd resigned myself to the fact that she just wasn't a 'sleeper'. She never slept through and always woke 2 -5 times a night. Every time she'd wake, either myself or my husband would have to get up and go and settle her. This became such a part of our normal life, that we no longer considered it a problem and became more and more accustomed to this routine and the sleep deprivation that went with it.

A chance meeting with Anna was to completely transform our lives. She suggested that with her help, our daughter could sleep from 7am to 7pm without waking and the dummy would go to boot! I remember laughing when Anna first said this as I just couldn't imagine anyone knowing how to change our daughter's routine, especially as we really thought we'd tried everything.

After completing a consultation and interview, Anna devised a bespoke sleep plan for our daughter. Initially we felt some nervous trepidation as it was going to require a lot of dedication and strength from us as parents. But Anna was always patient, sympathetic and supportive. She was always available to talk through any worries and made us really believe in the plan and gave us the confidence to see it through. So much so, after the third night, our daughter slept through the night and I'll never forget the feeling of elation!

A couple of months on and our daughter now sleeps though from 7pm to 6.45am and our lives are transformed. I feel I have a stronger bond with my daughter as the sleep deprivation is no longer there rendering me impatient and irritable. We're all also much more relaxed, confident and happy. I couldn't recommend Anna highly enough and would urge anyone who has had a similar experience to ask her for help, you won't regret it!

From very happy mummy Claire :)

Let me begin my review by saying that I am delighted with the results, and cannot recommend Sleep Training with Anna Rosseter strongly enough.

Our seven month old son Alexander, like many children his age, required feeding approximately three times a night when we approached Anna for help. He had recently moved into his own room with a camera to monitor him, and in the instances where he woke up he would need interaction with my wife or myself to get back to sleep and stop crying.

I was initially very sceptical that sleep training would be able to offer any improvements to his sleep routine, suspecting that it was just the current fashion with no scientific foundation. I could not have been more wrong! Within a few days of the start of his sleep training he was able to self-settle himself back to sleep at night with minimal crying, and night feeds were a thing of the past. The daytime naps have also worked very well, and given us the confidence to know when he needs to be interacted with and when he will settle by himself.

The format and quality of the guidance we received as parents was excellent, giving us the tools we needed to understand Alexander’s needs better, and to be strong when we were feeling unsure. The notes and bespoke guidance that were provided were very clear, customised to his specific needs, and highly effective. During the online sessions with Anna we were given detailed explanations of the reasoning behind the instructions, and told how to make fine adjustments where needed.

We followed the instructions and advice to the letter, and saw quick results. Within a few days we were both sleeping soundly through the night, and the whole family (Alexander included) were transformed. We had frequent online sessions to discuss our experiences, and to update us both on the next stage of the process.

It has been a while since our last session now, and I can say with confidence that taking the Sleep Training with Anna Rosseter was a great decision. I feel that Alexander has benefited from having the structure and routine in his life, and from the increased amount of sleep he is able to get. We are more effective as parents because we are getting proper sleep.

If you are unsure I would say it is well worth the investment - a good night's sleep makes all the difference.

(Elliott – Dad to Alexander, age 7 months)

Anna has been truly fantastic in supporting me and my family with our son’s sleep training.

He had a dummy from when he was 8 weeks old and I was particularly nervous about removing the dummy “cold turkey”! Anna was so reassuring and supportive and I had complete faith in her from the beginning.

I have gone from having to sit in my son’s room for at least an hour minimum and going into his room at least 4 or 5 times a night to give him back his dummy, to him sleeping through the night! I have seen such an improvement in not just my son but also myself and my concentration and patience. Thank you Anna!

 (Jodie – mum to Zak, age 13 months)

Anna has changed our lives!

Our baby had started off as a good sleeper and then the 4 month sleep regression started and I was getting up 2-3 times every night, feeding him until he fell back to sleep in my arms and then putting him back in his cot. After 3 months of this I was shattered and knew I couldn’t do it any longer. I fully expected it to take 2 weeks to get him sleeping through the night, as this is how long Anna’s programme is. I was prepared for 2 weeks of sitting next to his cot.

What I didn’t expect is that from the first night our baby would learn the skills he needed to self settle and I would be spending the whole night in my own bed, every night from then on!

Naps during the day took a little longer to establish, but because I had had a full night’s sleep I had the energy to focus on these and tweak nap times until we found the right times for our son.

The programme far exceeded my expectations. He sleeps a lot more than he used to which means I have time to do other things during the day and the time we do spend together is quality time where I can focus on him because I am not rushing around trying to get things done while feeling exhausted!

Anna supported us through the process. She was there at the end of the phone and she responded to emails promptly. We felt confident that we were in the hands of an expert. She certainly has a gift in helping babies sleep. She is a sleep guru!

 (Arabelle – mum to Alexander, age 7 months)

“After months of bed sharing and still waking every few hours to nurse back to sleep we knew something had to change. The sleepless nights were manageable whilst I was on maternity leave, but not compatible with full time working. They also weren’t doing much for our relationship given my husband was relegated to the sofa most nights. 

I wanted a sleep training approach that would work, but that didn’t mean I left my baby to cry it out. Anna devised a personalised plan taking account of our baby’s sleep props, our existing routines and our parenting styles. Everything was laid out step by step and the follow up phonecalls were really reassuring. There were some tears, but I was there to support him whilst he learned and I was amazed how quickly he began to sleep long periods overnight.

He’s now consistently sleeping 11-12 hours overnight and napping for longer during the day. I am so grateful to have my sleep and health back.” 

(Angela - mum to Ashton, age 13 months)