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My story


 I'm Anne and I'm known as The Gentle Nanny, parent coach. When I was little, I loved playing with my dolls, then looking after other peoples children as soon as I was old enough to babysit. Babysitting then led to my school placement in a Montessori nursery, i did three years at college becoming a professional nanny. 

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Me and my family.

I live in Berkshire with my husband Ade, and two boys. We also have 3 Bengals and a Cavapoo. Through having our 2 boys we were faced with numerous issues affecting their sleep. Using my experience as a professional nanny which led to me becoming a parent coach offering a holistic approach to sleep.

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My experience in childcare.

Since becoming a qualified Nursery Nurse, I spent 9 years working in day nurseries looking after the under threes as a room senior. I then became a private professional nanny for over 18 years working for various families caring for children from 0-13 years. 

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Qualifications and certificates.

I spent three years at college gaining my NNEB certificate and Diploma which I have used as a professional nanny.

I have an OCN in Gentle Sleep coaching certificate and an OCN Maternity nurse certificate. I'm also a breastfeeding supporter. Over the last few years I have completed courses in children's nutrition and allergies, illnesses and 12 hour paediatric first aid. 

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sleep deprivation.

Nothing can prepare you for the sleepless nights you might face as a parent. I have two boys of my own so I have experienced the sleep deprivation firsthand. My eldest son had colic and silent reflux then my second didn't sleep through till he was 5 years old due to various health reasons. A lack of sleep is draining and sometimes we need some parenting support.

About The Gentle Nanny

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NNEB DIPLOMA QUALIFIED

ABM BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTER

ABM BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTER

I hold an NNEB Certificate and Diploma in childcare.

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ABM BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTER

ABM BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTER

ABM BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTER

I am now a breastfeeding supporter and can advise you with your breastfeeding journey.

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THE MUM MARKETPLACE

ABM BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTER

THE MUM MARKETPLACE

So exciting that i was shortlisted with The Mum Marketplace awards 2024

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GENTLE SLEEP COACH

GENTLE SLEEP COACH

THE MUM MARKETPLACE

I am a certified OCN Gentle sleep coach

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MATERNITY NANNY

GENTLE SLEEP COACH

MATERNITY NANNY

I am also a certified OCN Maternity Nurse.


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