About Me
Hi, I'm Olivia
I'm a qualified Infant Sleep Consultant, mum to one (with another on the way!) and the founder of Sleep BySparkes.
Like many parents, my journey into sleep support didn't begin in a classroom, it began with a baby who simply wouldn't sleep.
The irony? I'd already spent years working with children.
For over 13 years, I managed nurseries and supported hundreds of families, yet nothing prepared me for the reality of functioning on months of broken sleep. When my daughter was six months old, I decided to train as an Infant Sleep Consultant, determined to understand infant sleep properly, not just for my own family, but for others too.
That decision changed everything.
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Infant Sleep Consultant
- Diploma in Family-Centred Sleep
- BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies
- Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)
- FEDANT Registered Professional
- 13+ years managing early years settings
- 20+ years supporting babies, children and families
Why Qualifications Matter
The infant sleep industry is currently unregulated, which means anyone can call themselves a sleep consultant or sleep expert, regardless of their training or experience.
For me, that makes qualifications, professional standards and evidence-based practice incredibly important.
As a FEDANT Registered Professional, I work within recognised professional standards, and every recommendation I make is based on safe sleep guidance, child development and current evidence.
Safety has shaped my entire career. After more than 20 years working with babies, children and families, safeguarding isn't simply part of my job, it's the foundation of everything I do.
Why Sleep BySparkes?
After qualifying, I spent two years helping families improve their children's sleep through one-to-one consultations. I loved every minute, but I also realised something.
Good sleep support isn't accessible to everyone.
Many parents don't need weeks of coaching, they simply need trustworthy information, practical guidance and reassurance from someone who understands both the science of sleep and the reality of family life.
That's why I created Sleep BySparkes.
Whether you're downloading one of my resources, joining the Sleep Club, booking a Sleep Insight Report or choosing a Bespoke Sleep Plan, my goal is always the same:
To help you understand your child's sleep with confidence, kindness and evidence-based support.
A Little About Me
When I'm not talking about sleep, you'll usually find me spending time with my family, working on new resources or preparing for the arrival of baby number two this October.
Life with children is wonderfully unpredictable, and I believe sleep support should reflect that. There are no perfect parents or perfect sleepers, just families doing their very best.
I'm so glad you're here, and I hope Sleep BySparkes becomes a place you can return to whenever you need trusted advice, practical support or simply the reassurance that you're not alone.