Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Shanaz Winslet
Shanaz has 25 years of experience across pediatric nursing and early childhood education, having spent over a decade working in some of London's leading children's hospitals. As a mom herself, she is passionate about supporting parents to make the changes they would like when things feel unsustainable. Shanaz's approach is rooted in evidence-based guidance that respects both the needs of the baby and the whole family. She joined Huckleberry in 2025.
Shanaz's Story
Why she became a sleep consultant
For my whole 26 year career, I've worked with babies, children, and their families, starting in education and childcare settings before moving into healthcare. Sleep advice, development guidance, and potty training have always been part of how I support parents, and as a paediatric nurse on the wards, I supported postpartum mums with feeding and safe sleep practices during some of their most vulnerable early days.
It was the birth of my youngest that turned this into something more official. He had significant health issues, including severe reflux, and we co-slept for six months while we navigated it together. That experience deepened my understanding of just how hard sleep struggles can be and led me to become a certified sleep consultant.
I love supporting families, especially women in the postpartum period, because I understand first hand how challenging that time can be. Alongside sleep, I also support families and offer CPR, choking, and basic life support training.
"I love combining my nursing and child development experience to empower parents on all things safety related, whether that's sleep, feeding, weaning, or CPR."
How we work with families
Evidence-based, not trend-based
Plans are backed by science and support is adapted to your child. Every recommendation is rooted in peer-reviewed pediatric sleep research.
Flexible, family-centered methods
There's no single approach for sleep. Our consultants work with your parenting values and comfort level, so the plan feels just right.
Education over prescription
We help you understand the plan, not just follow it. You get the "why" behind each step, so you can respond with confidence.
