Babies made Easy

Testimonials

I can, wholeheartedly, recommend Vicky to anyone in need of a little or a lot of help with their baby.
Having done it once before, I thought it would be smooth sailing getting my son onto a routine and sleeping through the night. But as he entered his fifth month and showed no signs of sleeping through, I was losing faith that I would ever get a good night's sleep again. Then, Vicky saved me. With just an email giving Vicky the ins and outs of my son's day, Vicky rang back with advice on solid and milk feeds and night wakings. That first night my son woke only once, later than usual, and went back to bed with minimal fuss. The second night was even better and by the third night he was sleeping through. Now nights are peaceful and restful, and, more important, my son is happier and more energetic during the day.
Vicky's calm and easy manner made it a pleasure to speak with her each morning and her advice was always gentle, giving me great comfort in trying her suggestions. I can't thank her or recommend her highly enough.
Rebecca (London) February 2007

Before we started receiving advice from Vicky life in our household was very different. It consisted of feeding our daughter every three hours throughout the day and in between those feeds trying our best to keep her from screaming. This alone was difficult enough but getting her to have a nap or back to sleep after a night feed could only be described as traumatic.
We felt many baby care professionals were a little aloof but Vicky’s manner is friendly and approachable. She telephoned every day to talk through events and then listed key points in an e-mail. We’d also receive regular text messages giving support and encouragement or asking questions. All in all we found her to be a very knowledgeable and genuine person.
Our baby now has five feeds during the day (including three meals). She smiles and plays and because of this has really started to develop. She has regular naps and is able to get herself to sleep, generally she is even happy awake in her cot should she wake during the night.
We’d happily recommend Vicky to anyone
Rachel (North Lincolnshire) November 2006

My daughter Ruby is now 13 weeks old and feeding well, sleeping through the night and happy and content most of the time (lets be realistic!).  My friends, family and other mothers are always commenting on what a good contented baby I have.  I feel that this is all down to the help and guidance of Vicky Jollands.
Ruby is my first child and I did not know what to expect or how to look after her.  But I knew I would be alright because I had a secret weapon that other mothers did not have  "Vicky Jollands".  I have known Vicky for many years and have admired her work and gift she seems to have with babies and children.  I know for a fact that having Vicky at the end of the line or an email has got me to where I am today with my daughter.  Any question or query I had has been answered with Vickys experience and wisdom.  Questions ranging from sleeping, feeding, stuffy noses, appropriate use of a dummy, colic, calming techniques and more.
I would have no hesitation in reccomending Vicky to any parent out there whether first time or second, third time around (every baby is different!).  Her knowledge and wisdom is second to none and her calm, confident, professional approach is a god send.
 Julie (London)

I employed Vicky Jollands as a maternity nurse in 1999 for my daughter and in 2001 for my son. On both occasions she lived with us for 3 months. Vicky is an excellent maternity nurse and has the ability to be both loving and strict with routine at the same time.
My husband and I have at all times found Vicky to be extremely professional and we have had the utmost confidence in her ability to look after our babies. On a few occasions Vicky looked after them while we were on trips and we had complete peace of mind while away.
When Vicky left us after her 3 months she was always at the other end of the phone whenever we needed her giving us advice. We are still in touch with her and she has successfully worked for many of our friends since.
Sussan (London)

As a first time mum, it amazed me how much Vicky’s telephone and email support helped in getting Matthew into a solid sleep routine in such a short space of time. Having a simple, easy to follow plan, that had been tailored to mine and my partner’s needs and my baby, made it possible to follow at 2 or 3 a.m. There were also lots of tips and the reassurance that I was doing things right, provided by Vicky, which was just the support that I needed.
I only have to compare my experience with that of friends to be able to say that I know Vicky’s system and advice works.
Sue (High Wycombe)

When Vicky says she will have your baby sleeping through the night by ..*.12? weeks, she means it.
I never encountered problems with any of my three children sleeping through. I followed Vicky's grounded advice at every step of that journey.
Vicky Jollands became much more than just our maternity nurse. Vicky was able to act in the capacity as a personal assistant, she was capable of running the household, she often greeted our guests, and we would confidently leave her in sole charge of the house and children when we were abroad and trusted her implicitly.
India (Bahamas)

On the 14th of January 2004 I gave birth to my precious twin daughters here in Australia. With 13yrs of child care experience under my belt I felt I would be able to deal with any situation I was faced with. Oh how wrong I was……
Being a single mother of newborn twin babies, I suffered from severe sleep deprivation. I had no idea that I would be living life from feed to feed and feeling though I was loosing control. Pajamas and uncombed hair was the look until I contacted Vicky. She was my shining star!
The voice on the phone changed my world. Vicky helped me implement a routine that suited both the babies and myself. She guided me through sleep routines, feeding patterns, reflux, tummy-time, relaxing deep baby baths, weaning… the list is endless. Most of all Vicky gave me the confidence I needed to believe in myself.
Vicky’s knowledge, experience and nurturing qualities undoubtedly changed motherhood for me. She turned my feed to feed existence into the most magical time of my life!
Wendy (Australia)

I had a big worry when I was pregnant with baby no. 2 that I wouldn't be getting any sleep.
As my first daughter was still waking up 3 to 4 times a night.
But I was in shock when I found out that with some help from Vicky my 2nd daughter was sleeping like a”baby” at 10 weeks old!
And it was a new life for me ,but not only did she help me with sleep but she was also there to support me when ever I sms her and needed help ,when ever my husband was not there.
She has made me happy a mum, and if I will have baby no 3 it is Vicky I will ask for help the next time.
She also told me to enjoy the baby the first 6 weeks and  then put her in a routine, not like the books tell you to do! They recommend a routine from day one.
I have a happy baby and I am super happy ,thank you so much for all your  help.
Julie (Norway)

Nothing gives me more pleasure than to recommend Vicky Jollands. She has been nanny to both our childen since the birth of our first child five years ago. Her "magic touch" and professionalism were such that our lives changed since day one as she naturally transitioned both children into a healthy routine enabling the babies to sleep a solid twelve hoursafter only twelve weeks. Result:in both cases, our babies were happy and full of energy during the day AND we were delighted as parents as we were able to"regain" our lives as individuals and as a couple in a very short period of time whilst spending quality time with both babies during the day- To this day, both children sleep a solid night without interruption and "going to bed" has never been an issue in our family. My friends always joke with us and ask whether we spray "pixie dust" on the kids because they cannot believe how closely the children adhere to and love their routines! My answer to them: "Vicky" has done her wonder since the beginning! Vicky's unparallelled magic does not only encompass the babies' sleep, but also and equally important covers the setting up of their days' activity as well as a balanced nutritional routine from milk and/or breast to the transition into solids. Result today: both of my children are AVID eaters especially of fruits and vegetables and NO meal can go without them! In our case Vicky managed to take all apprehension away from having and dealing with babies, especially as first time parents. In fact, she made things seem so easy for us that we are easily envisaging have at least two more!
Maryam (London)

I have known Vicky for 19 years, we first met when we were both nannies in
London. I now have 3 amazing children. Even with 5yrs of being a nanny and 9yrs of
nursing experience becoming a mum was a challenge. It was so much easier
looking after someone else's baby. As you would know having the emotional
bond which you have with your baby makes decisions/actions more difficult
(heart wrenching at times). This is where I found Vicky's advice and support
immeasurable. It was so much easier to train my babies into being able to go
off to sleep by themselves when I had Vicky at the end of the phone for
reassurance.Vicky provided the sound advice and backed it up with the right amount of
support - non obtrusive to our family. I firmly stand by her techniques
because I know they work - they have for all 3 of my babies.
Suzan (Australia)

Vicky made my adjustment to first time motherhood possible. She eased my fears and empowered me as a parent by always advising me rightly and providing me with a set of useful strategies. Thanks to her, my baby daughter slept throughout the night just before 3 months of age. We were, indeed, lucky to have encountered Vicky’s magic.
Peggy (London)