ABOUT – The Sleep Dept

Struggling to figure out how to get your baby to sleep? We can help.

From baby sleep regressions to nap times, we’re here to help you navigate the mysterious world of infant sleep. We use a combination of gentle self-soothing techniques and age-appropriate routines adapted to your family’s comfort level, to help guide your baby to sleep and encourage positive bedtime habits. The Sleep Dept is not only there to guide you when your baby won’t sleep, but to be your sounding board —someone to share the wins with and to help you through those tougher days. We are there with you, every step of the way.

The Sleep Dept works with families struggling with sleep issues in children aged 0-4 years. Our sleep HQ is based in Sydney, Australia but we regularly travel to Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and beyond. The Sleep Dept also works remotely with many international clients.

Erika Lamour

INFANT SLEEP SPECIALIST

Erika has been working in childcare for nearly a decade. She’s worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs children, multiples… and everything in between. Her curiosity in guiding babies to sleep began in 2012, and she quickly read every book she could get her hands on. She then completed qualified training courses in various sleep training techniques. Over the years, she would help out friends and families, before she took her growing passion and turned it into The Sleep Dept.

Erika has created her own gentle techniques that have been used by hundreds of families all over the world.

Erika is based in Sydney but regularly travels interstate to work with families all over Australia. She also works remotely with international clients.

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Audrey Marsh

SUPPORT COUNSELLOR

Audrey has extensive experience in Social Work and Counselling. She has provided counselling to families, children and adolescents for over a decade. She has worked extensively with families of delinquents, refugees and children living in government organisations. Audrey is a mum of 3 and a ‘sometimes’ French teacher!

She is always curious and eager to learn about all aspects of relationships, communication, children’s development and understanding why we behave the way we do! Audrey will help new families work out any issues that may arise from welcoming a new baby into the family. Sleep deprivation can cause anxiety, pre and post-natal depression, irritability, relationship problems and more… Audrey will work alongside you, as she gains a deeper understanding of you and your circumstances.

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Erika Lamour

INFANT SLEEP SPECIALIST

Erika has created her own gentle techniques that have been used by hundreds of families all over the world.

Erika is based in Sydney but regularly travels interstate to work with families all over Australia. She also works remotely with international clients.

BOOK A CONSULTATION

Audrey Marsh

SUPPORT COUNSELLOR

BOOK A CONSULTATION

What they say…

Our 7 month old had never self settled and after two weeks of her waking every two hours, we knew something had to change. We contacted The Sleep Dept. and decided to purchase the ‘bedtime package’. My husband and I would, without a doubt, do it again if it meant getting a solid 8 hours of sleep a night. From that night 2, she has slept 12 hours straight without any feeds. Erika’s gentle techniques were exactly what we were looking for and her ongoing support has been amazing!

Jess + Elkie

What they say…

I’m so grateful for Erika! I was diagnosed with Breast cancer when my bub was 2 months old. To have a sleeping baby was so important to not only me but for Indi. Erika donated her time, love and support to my family. With Erika’s tailored techniques I now have a champion sleeper who self settles and Indis now 2yrs old!! Couldn’t recommend The Sleep Dept enough. Sleep deprivation is torturous, so if you’re contemplating Erika, just bite the bullet and do it!! Cheers to a sleeping household!

Alex + Indiana

What they say…

I actually can't believe I am even able to write this as just 10 days ago I was the 'Mombie' (zombie mom lol) reading these testimonials thinking this wouldn't work for my daughter. I was close to breaking point as we were both miserable. My baby just slept 12 hours. I 100% agree what you put in you get out. Having no family on this side of the world is tough but being supported at any hour I contacted Erika for advice she would respond. She even had her beautiful bubba on day 2 of the programme and within a couple of hours of his arrival she was asking how we were going. I feel indebted to The Sleep Dept for getting my life back.

Nadia + Mila

What they say…

I honestly can't say enough good things about Erika and her ability to help families and their babies when it comes to sleep. With Erika's guidance and advice we ditched the dummy (with great ease surprisingly) and eventually gave up the early morning feed. The need to help our baby sleep was not only so we could get some rest, but to help her learn the art of sleeping which is not always a skill they learn themselves. Erika is a warm and loving person who loves babies and her patience with crazy mammas like me has been a blessing! Erika, we cannot thank you enough for your patience and constant encouragement, especially on those sleep deprived days when everything seems gloomy, but your optimism and confidence in what you do and love was the light at the end of our tunnel xxx

Sevan + Georgia

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I contacted Erika when my second daughter Billie was 8 months old - waking constantly throughout the night, wanting her dummy, 2am bottle, cat naps during the day, she had never slept through the night before .. I had been trying my hardest but nothing would work so I was completely desperate! I wish I had contacted Erika months earlier! She was so understanding and caring & sent me through a plan straight away. We got rid of the dummy & overnight bottle (daunting but no where near as bad as I thought it would be) the first night was tough but again not as hard as I thought. Second night Billie slept through 12 hours & she, like her mumma was a different, happy & revived person! I can't thank Erika enough for helping me - as she's our second it was so hard admitting I needed to help & guidance but I never felt embarrassed with Erika as she's so considerate. Don't wait to call Erika - she's amazing & I cannot recommend her higher! Thank you for giving me my sanity back!

Laura + Piper