With a huge passion for children I started out as a nanny in the UK for 6 years before heading abroad and spending 12 years in places such as Saudi Arabia, Russia, Germany, Switzerland and France, working with children ranging from newborn up to 9 years old. I even managed to spend some time living in Mexico volunteering with the turtles.

After returning, I retrained as a Maternity Practitioner and Infant Sleep Specialist then branched out to other specialised areas such as breastfeeding and post natal depression support, colic and reflux. I love the fact that I am able to reach out and offer help to a wide range of parents and carers who may be struggling or need some guidance.

Phone Consultation-Sleep

Initial phone conversation discussing what the problems seem to be regarding the infants sleep. A detailed 3 day plan is then required for me to read through (as much information as possible)

This is followed by an in depth conversation discussing what can be done. I will send my tailored plan back within 48hrs

(Progress call on day 3 and 7 days text and email support from the agreed start date)

Home visit-Sleep

90 minute visit to see where and why sleep problems are occurring and get a better idea of what needs to be done to change the situation and possible surroundings. After obtaining an existing 3 day routine plan, I will review it and send back a tailored plan that will suit your situation and help turn things around.
(Progress call on day 3 and 7 days ongoing text and email support from the agreed start date)

Residential

Spending up to 7 nights with the family and personally implementing the routine or to help support and guide the family through it
(7pm-7am)

Maternity Nursing

Offering pre and post natal care for mums, babies and their families. Up to 24/6 per week.

48 hour newborn knowledge

All the newborn information you need within 48hours, helpful for the smaller budget to gain as much knowledge as you need in a short amount of time;

  • Breastfeeding/feeding help-latching, positions, burping and any issues or questions that may arise
  • Changing and bathing
  • Safe and healthy sleep association help and advice
  • Helpful hints and tips on settling and calming
  • And much more

"Nerissa was our maternity nurse for my third baby for 6 weeks. She was everything I needed and so much more. She was amazing with the newborn as well as with my 2 other small children. She was wonderful to have in our home and slotted in with the family. She coped with very little sleep and worked incredibly hard to make sure that I could rest and that baby was happy. Nerissa is incredibly experienced with babies and children and I would recommend her highly"

- Sophie C

"Nerissa was amazing with my baby twin boys and 3 year old daughter. Her wealth of experience with babies, twins and young children meant she developed a fantastic rapport with my young family. She provided practical & invaluable advice on a number of issues including sleep & feeding. Nerissa is a great nanny and provided additional support at short notice when my twins were in hospital - we would have been lost without her! A fun, reliable and knowledgeable professional..!"

- Victoria B

“My children wouldn’t be the amazing sleepers they are without Nerissa's advice and guidance. She listened to what i needed help with and the routine and advice she gave me really made a difference.

My first daughter wasn't in a good routine so Nerissa gave me a sleep plan to stick to, it was hard, but with Nerissa's help she now stays in bed and sleeps through and waits for her sunshine clock every morning.

I had my second baby and went back to Nerissa for early advice for an easier life with 2 children, as my husband works away. She is now in a great nap routine and sleeps for 12-13 hours every night with no nonsense, unless shes poorly/teething etc.

Nerissa was wonderful with my girls, her skills and knowledge are mind blowing and she really does know what she is doing. She gives me comfort and makes me feel confident that i can do this and that hardwork really does pay off when it comes to getting your babies and children into good routines.

I would highly recommend Nerissa for advice on sleep training and/or any tips on feed times, nap times and general newborn assistance. She has made life with 2 kids a joy when it comes to bedtime and sleep time”

- Ami F

“We would highly recommend Nerissa. She came to us for two weeks after the birth of our first baby. From day 1 she cared for our baby with great confidence, capability and love. Nerissa's wealth of experience meant she could show and teach us how to best meet the needs of our baby. She was also very sensitive and aware of family needs and when we wanted to spend time alone. Not only was she knowledgeable with newborn care but my birth was an emergency C-section so she was extremely supportive in helping my recovery. She is pro-active and always one step ahead, as well as being extremely reliable”

- Emma F