Meet Jennifer: A nanny in Zetland, NSW

Qualified Sleep Consultant, night nanny and 24hr live in baby nanny (Maternity Practitioner).

Hi families, I’m Jennifer.

I’ve been working with babies, children, and their families for over 24 years, and I still feel just as passionate about it today as I did when I started. Early in my career, I worked as a live-in nanny for families all over the world - sometimes caring for up to five children in one household, from newborns through to teenagers (managing the whole household + all of the children's activities and needs). It was during this time that I discovered my love for working with newborns, then went on to study more about newborn care and sleep consulting.

In 2006, I became a fully accredited Maternity Practitioner through the Maternity Nurse Training College at Reading University in the UK. I'm also a qualified Sleep Consultant and Doula. For more than two decades, I have specialised in postnatal care, night nannying, and sleep training for babies aged 0 - 5 years. I’ve had the privilege of living in with thousands of families across more than 60 countries, often supporting them 24/7 during those precious early months. I’ve guided parents through everything from feeding and settling to establishing healthy routines - and in the process, I’ve developed a gentle, hands-on approach that helps even very young babies learn to sleep soundly (often up to 10 hours a night with feeds).

This depth of experience has also allowed me to create my own style of sleep training for older babies. My methods are baby-led and flexible - I don’t follow rigid wake windows or strict routines. Instead, I work closely with each family to create a plan that suits their baby’s needs and their parenting style. My programs have supported thousands of families both online and in person, and I currently consult with up to 10 families per week while also continuing to work as a nanny and in-home sleep consultant.

Throughout my career, I’ve cared for hundreds of single babies, more than 50 sets of twins, and two sets of triplets. I’ve clocked well over 70,000 hours living in with families, and every experience has taught me something new.

Outside of work, I enjoy living a healthy, balanced lifestyle - I love travelling, staying active at the gym, and cooking. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found a meaningful career that allows me to support families during what can often be a stressful time - and help make it feel a little easier.

Education and Formal Training:

• Maternity and Child Certification - International Maternity Institute of America

• MNT OCN Maternity Practitioners’ Award – Reading University, London

• Doula and Birthing Education – The Australian Doula College Sydney.

• Understanding settling techniques and sleep in babies and toddlers – Southern Cross University, Gold Coast

• Children’s Sleep Training – MNT Reading University, London

• Post Natal Depression Training – MNT Reading University, London

• Breastfeeding Workshop – MNT Reading University, London

• Baby care for nannies – MNT Reading University, London

• Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course – MNT Reading University, London

• PaediatricFirst Aid Training – Australia

• Sleep Guidance Program – Night Nannies

• Dunstan Baby Language Course – Night Nannies Skills:

• Educate and assist parents with their birthing plans

• Assist with breastfeeding and postpartum newborn care

• Implement age-appropriate feeding and sleeping routines

• Monitor the emotional status of mother once discharged from hospital

• Educate parents regarding their options in sleep shaping for older babies and implementation of a sleeping program • Educate the father and older siblings in aspects of newborn care to support the mother

• Convey numerous methods for postpartum care relating to feeding, hygiene, clothing, newborn’s environment.