Are you tired deep in your soul & feel powerless to change it?

DO YOU HAVE A DEEP DESIRE TO BE TRULY RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF YOUR little one?

Do you crave the capacity to be able to ADOPT AN APPROACH TO SLEEP THAT SUPPORTS & FACILITATES A STRONG ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOU both rather than compromising it like the usual “cry it out” tactics do??

Welcome home, Mama. Here you’ll find the free resources, support, and encouragement you’ve been seeking — to nurture your baby’s needs and your own, in a way that feels aligned, empowered, and intuitive.

These resources are designed to:
• bust common misconceptions around infant sleep
• help you understand what’s biologically and developmentally normal
• support you in making changes when something no longer feels sustainable
• give you tools to confidently respond to sleep challenges — intuitively and gently

Nurture eBook: SLEEP STEPS

E-BOOK

E-BOOK

Sleep Steps is a comprehensive resource created to educate and empower parents to take a truly holistic approach when laying the foundations of parenting in those tired first 18 months.

Across 250+ pages, you’ll find evidence-based insight and wisdom from experts in baby sleep, breastfeeding, nutrition, Chinese medicine, naturopathy, dentistry, occupational therapy, and psychology.

What will I learn?

  • self-reflection

    It’s important to me that any Mama who is embarking on the journey of improving their sleep situation feel acknowledged, understood, and nurtured as well. This topic covers Mum-Guilt, Mum-Rage, Matrescence, Self-Love, and includes (actually) achievable and sustainable solutions for each!

    I have sourced information and guidance from experts in the field of Matrescence Advocacy, Perinatal Occupational Therapy, and Psychology.

    My hope is that with this information, you will feel empowered to not only get your sleep back - but get YOU back as well.

  • five step model for better sleep

    I have developed a 5-step model that promotes better sleep for the entire family. This resource will not only articulate HOW you can reach your goals for sleep, but it is also backed up by evidence-based information (referenced) to help you establish an individualised approach to your unique baby.

    In no way will you ever be encouraged to do “cry it out” or any other form of behaviour modification. Nurture encourages and equips parents to address their sleep disturbances in respectful and responsive ways.

  • DAILY RHYTHMS

    I know how consuming it can feel to read information about knowing your baby’s sleep needs, then staring at my baby and having NO idea where to even begin.

    Within this e-Book you will have access to multiple variations of ‘normal’ and sustainable rhythms. I do not advocate for strict, inflexible, and rigid routines - I teach you how you can adapt these rhythms to suit your baby’s needs as well as your lifestyle.

  • BABY & mother NUTRITION

    There is a lot of noise about how food can impact sleep. But let’s celebrate how incredible food is in relationship to sleep, and how it can actuallt SUPPORT sleep!

    I am no expert in nutrition, so I interviewed a Nutrutional Consultant and a registered Dietician, and they both shared an abundance of information and resources to help YOU make informed decisions around not only your baby’s nutrition but your own as well.

  • Troubleshooting

    EVERYTHING.

    Absolutely everything you can think of that could impact your baby’s sleep in the first 18 months of life - I’ve covered it and I’ve articulated HOW to improve sleep AND support your baby.

    Sleep regressions, nap transitions, early rising, short naps, false starts, waking hourly after midnight, waking 10 minutes after going to sleep, waking habitually, and MORE.

  • NIGHT WEANING

    I talk you through the WHEN, the WHY, and the HOWs of night weaning your toddler.

    I help you to understand what is biologically and developmentally normal when it comes to the relationship between breastfeeding and sleep, and help you to feel empowered and equipped throughout this transition.

    I also interviewed an IBCLC and ex-midwife of 20 years and feel honoured to share her wisdom and passion with you.

  • SETTLING TECHNIQUES

    I help you to uncover the various ways in which a baby can be settled to sleep.

    These techniques are unique and respectful of each baby’s unique sensory preferences, as well as their temperament.

    Of course your baby is forever growing and evolving and so what works for them at 8 weeks old, isn’t necessarily going to be what works for them at 17 months old and this is why I love this topic because I can share a variety of age-appropriate ways you can settle for your baby.

    This topic explores the difference between settling and resettling, and step-by-step guides you on how you can incorporate these into your approach.

  • SUPPORTING SLEEP THROUGH TEETHING & SICKNESS

    Sickness and teething often take the wrap for sleep disturbances but there are many times where they are not the root cause of the issue. Parents can go months and months on very little sleep because they think that what their baby is going through is beyond their control. I am passionate about debunking this myth because I want you to feel EMPOWERED to make necessary changes to improve sleep for you and your baby.

    With widsom from Oral Health Specialists and Naturopaths, you will feel educated and empowered to make informed decisions around your little one’s oral and overall health.

  • THE BIOLOGY OF SLEEP

    I can feel overwhelming to hear all of the advice that is out there, and that’s not my intention for you - I want to present you with real, evidence-based, empowering information so that you have the confidence to parent inuitively. I break down the biology of sleep to help you better understand biologically NORMAL infant sleep and establish expectations reflective of that.

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Kate   ————   Mama & Founder

Kate   ————   Mama & Founder

Hey Mama, I’m Kate!

As a Mum of 3 boys (now 5yr, 3yr, & 2yr). i think it’s safe to say that I have experienced my fair share of tired times.

My husband and our beautiful boys live nestled in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains.

Motherhood cracked me wide open. It’s been the most humbling, stretching, and sacred journey of my life. Like many, I’ve walked through the fog of sleep deprivation, felt the weight of conflicting advice, and longed for reassurance that I was doing enough — that I was enough.

That longing led me to create Nested in Nurture back in 2021 — a space born from a desire to support tired, heart-led mothers with honesty, compassion, and intuition. In 2023, I wrote Sleep Steps, a gentle, no-pressure guide to infant sleep. It’s now freely available to all who need it — a resource I wish I’d had when I was a first-time mum.

When I’m not busy being a Mama, I find joy in my garden, growing fresh food and turning it into meals (even if my toddlers don’t always eat them — can’t win them all, right?).

I am currently studying a Bachelor of Education, and am so excited to ignite a love for learning in each of my boys as we begin our home schooling journey next year.

In my heart, I am so deeply passionate about continuing to support Mamas - even as my own journey of motherhood unfolds in beautiful & unexpected ways.

Do you have a toddler?

I’m so excited to share The Next Steps with you soon — a gentle continuation of Sleep Steps. This next resource will be filled with thoughtful guidance, practical tools, and heartfelt wisdom to support you as you navigate this new chapter of motherhood.