welcome to Sleepy Totz
Helping Your Child Sleep Soundly, So You Can Too
Customized Sleep Plan
Struggling with your baby’s sleep? Whether you’re facing nap troubles, bedtime battles, frequent night wakings, early risings, or sleep prop dependencies like rocking, feeding, or holding to sleep – I’m here to help. With gentle, effective strategies, I’ll guide you toward peaceful nights and well-rested days for the whole family!
One on One Support
I’ll be with you every step of the way – just a WhatsApp message away. Sleep training can feel overwhelming, especially when unexpected challenges arise. The most common reason sleep training fails is that parents aren’t sure how to navigate these bumps in the road. That’s why I provide ongoing guidance so you never have to figure it out alone.
Frustrated and Tired because you can’t get your baby to sleep through the night?
I know the feeling! I have been there myself. When my daughter Emily was born, I was filled with so much joy. She was the perfect little baby. Things quickly took a turn when I had to get up every hour to nurse or rock her back to sleep. Being a full-time working mom, this was just not working for me or her. She was grumpy and I was sleep deprived. I feared every nap, bedtime, and nighttime hours. I was at my wits end before I decided to sleep train her. It literally transformed our lives. I now help parents and babies all over the world sleep better, and I can help you too!
Our services
What We Do
Frequent night waking's
There are many reasons your baby may be waking at night. By analyzing your baby’s sleep history, I can identify the root causes and work with you to resolve those night-wakings right away.
Eliminating props
It’s easy for a baby to become dependent on sleep props like nursing or rocking to fall asleep. When this happens, they’ll expect the same help each time they wake. I’ll gently guide you in teaching your baby to fall asleep independently, laying the foundation for restful nights.
Sleep Schedule
Your baby’s daytime sleep plays a crucial role in how well they sleep at night. I’ll provide you with an age-appropriate sleep schedule tailored to your baby’s needs. Along with this, you’ll receive a detailed troubleshooting guide to help you navigate any challenges if things don’t go as planned.
Pacifier Weaning
Pacifier weaning doesn’t have to be hard. When done at the right age with the right method, it can be a smooth process. I’ll guide you through this important transition, making it easier for both you and your baby.
Early Morning Wakes
It’s easy for a baby to develop an early morning wake habit. I’ll provide you with effective methods to change these early wakings, giving both you and your baby more restful sleep.
Sleep Regressions
Sleep regressions—something I didn’t even know existed until I became a mother. It’s the one word no parent wants to hear, but they’re real. Often, parents create bad sleep habits just to get through a regression, only to find those habits linger afterward. I’ll help your baby get back on track, taking into account the developmental stages they’re going through at the time.
Nap Troubles
It’s common for babies who sleep poorly at night to take short cat naps of around 30-45 minutes during the day. I’ll show you how to improve both the length and quality of your baby’s naps, helping them (and you!) get better rest.
Transition from cot to bed
This can be a stressful topic for both parents and babies. Many parents experience sleep troubles when transitioning their little one to a bed, even if their child was a good sleeper before. The transition must be done at the right age and in the right way; otherwise, it may not be successful. I’ll help make the process as easy as possible for both you and your little one.
Testimonials
Nicole’s approach is gentle and adaptable. Our girls are so much happier, now that we know what their awake and asleep times should be. No more overtired, moody girls.
Liz Morton –
Hi-Ba –
I would highly recommend Nicolene!
Ons paaie het heel toevallig gekruis en ek is haar ewig dankbaar . Sy stap die pad dag en nag saam jou en staan altyd reg met die beste raad vir baba en mamma .
My baba slaap baie beter en die lekkerste van als is dat sy onafhanklik aan die slaap kan raak deur haar net te gaan neerlê.
Nicolene is verseker n Lifesaver vir enige moee mamma.
Kontak haar gerus vir die Beste slaap advies .
Liza-Marie Louw –
What You’ll Get
- Personalized Sleep Coaching tailored to your baby’s needs
- Unlimited support via WhatsApp
- A peaceful, well-rested family!
Why Choose Us?
- Affordable, gentle, and effective strategies that work
- Support every step of the way
Get 4 Months of Expert Sleep Coaching & Unlimited WhatsApp Support for just R2000
That’s only R500 per month – an affordable solution for better sleep!
Hi, I am Nicolene, Owner, and Founder of Sleepy Totz
Hi, I’m Nicolene, a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and the founder of Sleepy Totz.
I’m deeply passionate about helping exhausted parents and their babies find calm, restful sleep-using gentle, responsive methods that don’t involve cry-it-out.
My journey into sleep consulting is both personal and deeply meaningful. After the heartbreaking loss of my 4-day-old son, I was blessed with my daughter. As a full-time working mom, I quickly found myself overwhelmed by sleep deprivation as her sleep became increasingly unpredictable. Like many parents, I felt exhausted, unsure, and desperate for a solution-but I knew that leaving her to cry was not something I could do.
Determined to find a better way, I explored gentle sleep approaches-and the transformation was life-changing. Not only did my daughter begin sleeping better, but our entire home felt calmer, more balanced, and more joyful. That experience inspired me to help other families achieve the same.
Today, I support parents with personalised sleep plans that are tailored to their baby’s needs and their parenting style. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and real-life experience-because I know firsthand how challenging this journey can be.
I pride myself on offering a supportive, hands-on experience, guiding families step-by-step toward better sleep with confidence and reassurance.
Outside of my work, I love spending quality time with my daughter and investing in personal growth through reading and self-development.
It is truly my privilege to support families in creating peaceful nights and well-rested homes-because every parent and every baby deserves to sleep well.
