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Welcome to the Little Dream Boats Family!
Where we help your family to LOVE sleep
At Little Dream Boats, we understand that sleep isn't just a luxury – it's a fundamental need for both children and parents. We believe that no family should have to endure the exhausting struggle of sleep deprivation alone. That's why we've combined our expertise and personal experiences to create a warm, supportive community for families seeking peaceful, restorative sleep.
Our Philosophy
Little Dream Boats was founded with a simple vision: to empower families with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to achieve healthy sleep. We understand that every child and family is unique, which is why we offer personalised, evidence-based strategies tailored to your specific needs.
Our comprehensive backgrounds in science and education, coupled with our own experiences as mothers, as well as Holly’s additional paediatric sleep health qualification, allow us to approach sleep challenges with unmatched expertise and genuine empathy. As well as our own knowledge and experience, we work with other professionals, so you can be sure that you are getting the most comprehensive and holistic advice.
Our wider team includes: Michelle Oliver - lactation consultant (Supported Lactation), Jennifer Douglas - Dietician (Jumpstart Nutrition), Charlotte - PICU nurse (& Breathe first aid), Amy Spies - registered clinical psychologist (Amy Spies Psychology), and Ella Tebby - registered ECE teacher (Education Starts at Home).
We endeavour to make sleep easy, taking the thinking away from busy and exhausted parents and caregivers, giving them simple, personalised advice to reach their goals.
We are dedicated to guiding you through your sleep journey, ensuring that your family can thrive with the rest you deserve.
Meet the team!
Meet Holly
Kia ora, I'm Holly, the founder of Little Dream Boats. My partner and I live on the beautiful Kapiti Coast with our two children, Carter and Kayley.
My journey into pediatric sleep began out of necessity; after navigating the challenges of my son's 4-month sleep regression, I became deeply committed to understanding and improving sleep for other families. This personal experience fueled my path to becoming a certified sleep consultant.
After working for a year with over 100 families, I wanted to expand my sleep knowledge and expertise and so completed additional training with a paediatric sleep doctor to become a paediatric sleep health specialist.
With a BSc in Biology and Chemistry and a background as a registered teacher, I bring a unique blend of scientific understanding and empathetic support to every family I work with.
My driving passion is simple: no parent needs to struggle with sleep like I did.
Meet April
Hi, I'm April! I live in the mighty Manawatu with my husband and our two amazing children, Penelope and Murphy.
After having my own kids and delving into the wild world of sleep, I was overwhelmed by the magnitude of information online! Becoming a sleep consultant felt like the perfect way to combine my passion for helping others and my academic background: a Bachelor's in Physiology, a Master's degree in Biology, as well as being a registered secondary school teacher.
I truly appreciate the privilege of being trusted to help tired parents and their little ones finally get the sleep they need and deserve.
