Natalie

About Me

Hello my name is Natalie and I am 45 years old and I have nearly 30 years of experience working with babies and children of all ages.

I am a Mother, I have a Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Btec National Diploma in Nursery Nursing and am a Sleep Consultant and Baby and Child Specialist. I have a published book about sleep called ‘Perfect Sleep because life’s to short to be permanently knackered!’ and am happy to give free advice on this to the families I nanny for. I am also happy to give free advice on weaning, breastfeeding, moving from breast to bottle, transitioning from cot to bed, potty training, etc, etc.

I am a children's yoga teacher and an adult’s yoga teacher and am passionate about health and wellbeing and encourage parents to be organic through food and products where possible. I am not a qualified nutritionist but I have a wealth of knowledge about food and can give advice on nutrition and healthy eating.

I have a big open space with lots of wooden toys and use elements from both Montessori and Steiner. There are separate rooms for sleeping with cots and blackout blinds and so individual routines can be maintained.

I love taking children to the beach, parks and out in nature, doing arts and craft and healthy baking. We currently attend classes such as forest and beach school, music, ballet and the library.

I offer a collection and drop off service and provide mainly organic meals at a charge. Lunch is £2.50 and consists of sandwiches, crackers, hummus, raw veggies, fruits, cheese, falafel, lentil/gluten free pasta salad, frittata, home baked goods etc (we normally eat lunch whilst out after morning activity). For dinner a hot meal is provided (wide, homemade, very healthy variety), a healthy pudding and finger food for £3.50. Morning and afternoon tea is 50p and generally is something home baked. You can provide your own food though if you prefer. All intolerances/preferred food catered for.