Sleep Architect for Modern Families
Midwife-led, evidence-based infant sleep support — curating calm nights and confident parents.
Designing calm, restorative nights and confident parents — backed by 23 years of clinical experience.
If you’re ready to improve your baby’s sleep without compromising connection, you’re in the right place.
Joanna Sweeney works closely with you to understand your baby, your parenting style, and the rhythm of your family — creating a clear, personalised plan that delivers lasting change.
Stop searching. You’ve found the expert you can trust.
Recommended by midwives, GPs, paediatricians, and trusted by hundreds of families
Meet Joanna - Your Sleep Architect
Joanna Sweeney is an internationally registered midwife, certified infant and toddler sleep specialist, and trusted night nanny with over 23 years of experience supporting families in both the United Kingdom and Australia.
Before founding Cradle Consulting, Joanna led postnatal wards in major hospitals, caring for thousands of families each year. As a 41year old mother of three soccer-loving boys, she understands both the science of infant sleep and the emotional reality of early parenthood. Her approach combines clinical expertise with warmth, empathy, and practical guidance parents can trust.
You don’t need more advice.
You need the right plan — applied with clarity and consistency.
In a world of conflicting information, Cradle offers something different: calm, expert guidance grounded in over two decades of clinical experience.
You don’t need more generic advice.
You need someone who can read your baby properly — and show you exactly what’s driving the waking.
This is not guesswork.
This is structured, responsive, evidence-based support that works.
“When biology, environment, and rhythm align - sleep becomes effortless.
My role is to bring those pieces together. This is not a one-size-fits-all program.”
A Thoughtful, Personalised Approach
Joanna Sweeney is an internationally registered midwife, certified infant and toddler sleep specialist, and trusted night nanny with over 23 years of experience supporting families across the United Kingdom and Australia.
Before founding Cradle Consulting, Joanna led postnatal wards in major hospitals, caring for thousands of families each year.
As a mother of three, she understands both the science of infant sleep and the emotional reality of early parenthood.
Her approach is calm, considered, and deeply personalised — combining clinical expertise with intuitive, practical guidance that parents can trust.
You are not handed a generic plan.
You are guided, step by step, toward lasting change.
Support thoughtfully designed for every stage.
From newborn foundations to complex sleep challenges.
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4m-5y
Clarity. Structure. Immediate change.
We work together to understand exactly what’s driving your baby’s sleep - and gently reshape it in real time.
- No guesswork.
- No generic plans.
Just clear, confident direction that works.The result; a baby who is settling with ease, sleeping more predictably - and a plan you fully understand.
2 hours Daytime (in-home) $850 12 hours Overnight (in-home) $1350
+7 days follow up support
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4m-5y
Expert support - wherever you are in the world.
This is not a scaled-back version of my service.
It’s the same level of clinical insight, precision, and personalised care — delivered remotely.We work closely together to understand your baby’s sleep, your family’s rhythm, and what’s truly driving the disruption.
Clear, tailored guidance — with ongoing support as you implement.
2 hours (online or phone) $650
+7 days follow up support
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Birth-5y
Your Q’s answered instantly - by an expert you can trust in a 1hour call.
Focused, immediate guidance when you need clarity fast.
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4m - 5y
Three nights. Complete reset. At home or Hotel of your choice.
While you sleep uninterrupted, your baby’s sleep is gently and expertly optimised - Joanna does it all for you.
- Dine out and sleep uninterrupted
- Whilst Joanna cares for your little one all night.
The result: Rejuvenated and refreshed - everything finally feels easier and your little one’s sleep is fine tuned too.Investment upon enquiry
Real Change, Backed by Experience
With over two decades of clinical experience and hundreds of families supported, Cradle delivers results that last.
Most families begin to see meaningful improvements within the first few days.
Calmer nights.
More predictable days.
Confident, well-supported parents.
You don’t need to have all the answers — simply take the first step.
Complete the enquiry form and Joanna will personally guide you through the next steps, based on your baby, your goals, and the level of support you need.
Our Services
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Sleep consulting is a highly personal service, tailored to meet the unique needs of each family. Cradle offers both in-home and remote consults, which can be accessed from anywhere in the world.
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Set yourself up to succeed:
What you really need to know.
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At the click of a button.
Any age. One hour phone consult to troubleshoot your current problem instantly.
(No follow up)
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To promote and protect your sleep -whilst Joanna provides all infant care so you can switch off and recharge.
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A private, fully bespoke infant care service for families who require exceptional support, discretion, and flexibility.
From in-home support to travel accompaniment, care is delivered with quiet professionalism and an intuitive understanding of each family’s unique rhythm.
Every element is considered. Every detail handled.
This is a concierge-level service, designed for busy families who value calm, continuity, and absolute trust in the care of their child.
Discreet. Tailored. Uncompromising.
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I wish we had got Jo in sooner because our little boy was always a bad sleeper. We hired someone else before Jo, when he was 9m and they didn't help at all. In comparison, Jo tailored her approach to our son and understood his needs. With Jo, it's not a 'one size fits all' approach - which we loved!! She had Cooper sleeping through and taking his dad at night when needed - instead of just me...in under a week! When she said she could do that I didn't believe her! Forever grateful
Michelle - Noosaville. Cooper 20m
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Jo is by far the best investment we have made for our family postpartum. Jo is the only person I trust to care for our newborn baby and I sleep so soundly knowing that my baby is in the best hands. I had PPA/PPD with my first baby and I can happily say I have not experienced it with my second due to having the support from Jo. Our 6 week old baby consistently sleeps 5-6 hours straight when Jo is over, and she gives us peace of mind by also tending to our 18 month old if he wakes in the night. There’s no better feeling than waking up refreshed in the morning and coming out to our son eating breakfast and playing with her, our newborn happily sleeping and all of our laundry done and house reset. Postpartum is truly a sacred time and Jo has helped make it incredibly special for us this time around. I would recommend her to anyone, and she makes me feel like I could easily have a 3rd baby!
Elizabeth, Mat, August & Soleil - Doonan, 0m
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As first time parents, we have been through phases of feeling very overwhelmed - but Jo has been our guiding light. Her support with our son Huddy's sleep and routine has completely transformed our home into a calm, thriving space. She's helped us navigate sleep & offered invaluable advice through every phase of our parenting journey so far, always with genuine care and compassion. Jo is a true wealth of knowledge with the biggest heart, and we honestly wouldn't be where we are today without her.
Gen, Jay & Huddy - Coolum, 10m
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Jo is a lifesaver! We weren't sure where to look as my first son slept through the night on his own but my second one was getting harder and harder to put down for naps and bedtime. Jo's knowledge & medical experience had him sleeping well in days. She's extremely personable and makes sure how she implements her method is easy to understand. Highly recommend!
Stew, Laura, Rex, Fin - Noosaville, 5m
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Jo is an actual magician! She turned my waking every 45mins, needing to feed back to sleep baby into a 12hrs a night, independent sleeper in just 2 days. And she did it with such kindness and compassion. When we had our second bub we already knew the foundations but when she started cat napping at 3 months old, we were onto Jo in a heartbeat. She made some small tweaks to our routine, and we've now got 2 excellent little sleepers. We cannot recommend Jo highly enough
Katie, Tim, Alice & Lucy - Sippy Downs, 7m & 4m