Attachment- and neuroscience-based sleep support — gentle, personalised, no cry-it-out methods, no sleep training, and focused on the wellbeing of the whole family.

Gentle Baby & Toddler Sleep Consultant | Holistic Sleep Support for Expat Families

There is a particular kind of tiredness that comes from raising a baby far from home.

When your little one isn't sleeping, everything can feel heavier — the sleepless nights, the uncertainty, and the absence of grandparents or close friends to lean on. Parenting abroad often means building your village from scratch while navigating a new country, language, culture, and way of life.

Whether you've recently moved to Barcelona, are building your family life in Madrid, Marbella or London, or have found yourself raising your family somewhere else in the world, you don't have to navigate sleep challenges alone.

I'm Edina Németh, founder of Holistic Baby Sleep www.holisticbabysleep.com, a gentle baby and toddler sleep consultant, supporting parents both in person and online worldwide.

I help families find calmer nights through compassionate, attachment-focused sleep support rooted in developmental neuroscience, psychology, and nervous system regulation.

Sleep Is Never Just About Sleep

One of the biggest misconceptions about baby sleep is that it simply needs to be "fixed."

Many parents are told they need stricter routines, more consistency, or sleep training. But sleep is not a behaviour to control — it is a biological state that develops when a child feels safe, connected, and emotionally secure.

A baby's sleep is influenced by many interconnected factors, including attachment, sensory processing, temperament, development, nutrition, environment, and the health of their nervous system. It is also connected to the emotional world around them — the relationship, connection, and co-regulation they experience with their caregivers.

When we understand what a child is communicating rather than trying to change or control their behaviour, sleep can become more settled, restorative, and sustainable.

That is why my approach does not use cry-it-out methods or rigid rules. Instead, I work with your child's biology, temperament, and individual needs.

Gentle Baby Sleep Support for Expat Families

Having lived abroad myself, I understand that parenting far from home comes with a unique emotional load.

The long nights can feel even longer when your support network is far away. Many expat parents carry the invisible pressure of trying to make the right decisions, adapt to a new culture, and navigate parenting without the familiar reassurance of family nearby.

After more than 15 years supporting families around the world, I have learned that every child and every family is different.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to sleep.

Families deserve support that honours their values, culture, parenting style, and the unique circumstances of raising children.

Gentle Baby & Toddler Sleep Support from Pregnancy Through Childhood

I support families from pregnancy through toddlerhood, offering personalised, compassionate guidance for a wide range of sleep needs, including:

• Prenatal sleep preparation and understanding your baby's developing sleep biology
• Newborn sleep guidance and creating a nurturing foundation from the beginning
• Gentle baby sleep support for settling, routines, and healthy sleep rhythms
• Support with frequent night wakings and understanding what your baby is communicating
• Responsive guidance around co-sleeping and bed-sharing, including gentle transitions towards independent sleep when families are ready
• Gentle night weaning support that honours attachment and your child's individual needs
• Toddler sleep coaching for developmental changes, boundaries, and evolving sleep needs
• Support during travel, holidays, moving countries, and major life transitions
• Personalised sleep plans designed around your family's lifestyle, values, and goals

Preparing for your baby's sleep before birth can be one of the greatest gifts you give yourself.

Understanding infant sleep development, nervous system maturation, and what babies truly need helps parents begin their journey with confidence rather than fear.

A Whole-Family, Neuroscience-Based Approach

My approach combines developmental neuroscience, attachment science, nervous system regulation, psychology, mindfulness, and more than fifteen years of hands-on family experience.

I believe supporting a baby's sleep also means supporting the parent who is caring for them.

Becoming a parent is a profound transformation, and this experience can feel even more intense when you are navigating motherhood away from your familiar support system. Many parents experience exhaustion, overwhelm, self-doubt, and the pressure to get everything right.

Alongside practical sleep guidance, I support parents with gentle tools to reconnect with themselves and feel more grounded, including mindfulness practices, breathing techniques, nervous system regulation exercises, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping.

This is not about becoming a perfect parent or staying calm every moment.

It is about creating more awareness, self-compassion, and emotional resilience, so parents feel more confident responding to their child's needs.

Together, we explore what may be contributing to sleep challenges, including:

• developmental leaps
• separation anxiety
• overtiredness
• sensory overload
• accumulated stress
• travel and jet lag
• moving abroad
• changing routines

Rather than offering generic advice, I create personalised sleep plans that feel realistic, gentle, and aligned with your family's values.

My work is not simply about helping your baby sleep.

It is about helping your whole family feel calmer, more connected, and more confident.

Because sleep is never just about sleep.

Baby Sleep Consultant Supporting Families in Barcelona & Worldwide

I support families across Spain, including Barcelona, Madrid, Marbella, Valencia, Alicante, Mallorca, Ibiza, London, Monaco in person, also internationally through online consultations.

Many of the families I work with are expats balancing life between cultures, languages, and countries. Whether you livr in the world, you deserve evidence-informed, compassionate sleep support that protects your connection with your child while helping your family rest.

A Loving Gift for Tired Parents

If you are looking for a gentle place to begin, I would love to gift you my free Ebook:

11 Loving Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Peacefully — Without Tears

you can download here: Free Baby Sleep Guide | 11 Loving Ways - No Cry It Out

Inside, you will discover practical, attachment-focused, neuroscience-informed strategies to support your baby's sleep while honouring your instincts and protecting your connection.

Because you do not have to choose between responsive parenting and better sleep.

Learn more about gentle baby and toddler sleep support or download your free guide at holisticbabysleep.com.

You are not alone — and you are doing better than you think.

Much Love,

Edina

About the Author

Edina Németh is the founder of Holistic Baby Sleep, a gentle baby and toddler sleep consultant based in Spain. She supports families throughout Spain and worldwide through attachment-focused, neuroscience-informed sleep support. With more than 15 years of experience supporting families internationally, she specialises in helping expat parents navigate baby and toddler sleep with compassion, confidence, and connection.