When a family of five found themselves battling three nonsleepers—and even a bout of COVID—one four-day reset changed everything
The Challenge
Sarah and Tom were exhausted. Their 18-month-old boy–girl twins each relied on different sleep props—bottles, bounces, dummies and comfort blankets—to drift off. Meanwhile, their two-year-old daughter, was also battling bedtimes and still wasn’t sleeping through the night. Every evening felt like a marathon: dinners left half-eaten, bedtime routines stretched into chaos, and parents frequently resorted to co-sleeping as a last-ditch effort. Night wakings averaged 2–4 times per child, and daytime naps were equally fraught. Adding constant daycare illness and juggle work commitments for both parents, exhaustion and anxiety to an already frazzled household.
Our Approach: The Bodyclock Reset Program
At their initial Zoom consultation, we unpacked their unique bedtime hurdles and crafted a four-to-five-day reset plan centered on:
- Streamlined bedtime routine – A consistent bath-book-bed sequence that parents could implement with all three children together.
- Eliminating overnight feeds – Cold turkey, to encourage uninterrupted sleep.
- Regular mealtimes – Daytime feeds scheduled to support sustained sleep at night.
- Cot-first settling – All day- and night-time lays happen in the cot, with graduated support that tapered each evening.
By the end of Day 1, Mum was confidently settling both twins in under 20 minutes—simultaneously and independently. We guided Sarah and Tom on using soothing presence, touch and a calm voice, empowering them to step back as the little ones learned self-settling.
The Transformation
- Night 1: Twins down in 20 minutes. One slept through completely; the other woke just once but stayed in his cot.
- Night 2: Dad led bedtime—no bouncing or patting needed. Both little ones slept from 7:15 PM to 6 AM, waking neither for milk nor dummy.
- Ongoing: Daytime naps and nightly sleeps became peaceful, predictable, and something the twins—and their parents—actually looked forward to.
With their twins sleeping, Sarah and Tom turned their focus back to their toddler’s lingering sleep challenges.
From a Tired Mum’s Heart
“We reached out in a desperate state. Our twins needed milk, bouncing, patting—anything—to sleep, and even then they rarely stayed down. As a nurse and shift worker, the sleep deprivation was brutal.
— Sarah, mum of three
After our first consultation, I couldn’t believe I was settling both babies in their own cots—alone—and one twin slept through! We feel genuinely capable and confident with Elaine’s practical, gentle methods. I wish we’d done this a year ago!”
Ready to Reset Your Family’s Sleep?
If you’re juggling multiple nonsleepers, navigating illness or life changes, and wondering if there’s a gentler way to help your little ones rest—there is. Our signature Bodyclock Reset Program has helped hundreds of families reclaim their nights.
Book a consultation today and let’s craft your custom reset plan.
