Cradle was founded to bridge the gap so many families face after birth.
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.
Her clinical background allows her to read infant behaviour with precision - identifying the underlying drivers of sleep disruption and guiding families with clarity and confidence.
As a mother of three, she understands not only the science of infant sleep, but the emotional reality of early parenthood - the exhaustion, the second-guessing, and the quiet hope that things can feel easier.
Her approach is calm, evidence-based, and deeply personalised. No rigid programs. No generic advice. Just thoughtful, expert guidance tailored to your baby, your parenting style, and the rhythm of your family.
“Cradle Consulting was built on one belief: when sleep is understood properly, everything changes — and parent’s shouldn’t have to navigate it alone.
My work is not about rigid formulas, it’s thoughtfully curating sleep that is structurally sound, developmentally aligned and respectful of connection. ”