Baby Sleep Consultant, Perth Western Australia
Founder of Baby Sleep Code™ | Certified Infant & Child Sleep Consultant | Safe Sleep Ambassador
Melissa Gilchrist is a Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and the founder of Baby Sleep Code™, an Australian-founded brand helping families around the world take the guesswork out of baby and toddler sleep.
She leads a team of certified sleep consultants and, through a combination of downloadable sleep guides and personalised 1:1 support, has helped more than 15,000 families achieve better sleep. Melissa is passionate about empowering parents with the knowledge and confidence to support their baby’s sleep through every stage.
She holds certification through the internationally recognised Baby Sleep Consultant Training Program, with further study in Sleep Medicine Fundamentals through the University of Sydney, and ongoing professional development through the Child Sleep Institute. Melissa is a Cribs for Kids Safe Sleep Ambassador and a Professional Member of the Australian Breastfeeding Association.
Her work has been featured in publications such as Kidspot, News.com.au, The Sun, and The Mirror, and she has collaborated with respected international parenting brands including Pigeon Baby, BIBS, and Stokke.
Across Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, Baby Sleep Code’s community has grown to more than 300,000 parents globally, reflecting how deeply parents connect with her practical, evidence-based approach to baby sleep.
"Why I became a sleep consultant...
If you’re here, your story is probably similar to how mine started – with a beautiful baby who was a TERRIBLE sleeper.
Henry, my first child, was an awful sleeper. He would only take 20-minute naps, and stay awake crying late into the night. And then, the dreaded 4-month sleep regression hit us and it got even worse. Henry started waking every 2 hours overnight.
I remember feeling so lost. I would dread the nights, and felt so anxious at bedtime. He was miserable and tired during the day, and seemed constantly tired but just never wanted to sleep!!! Sleep deprivation was taking a toll on both of us.
I spent hours and hours researching sleep. Doctors visits and interviews. Lactation consultants. Pediatric chiropractors. Reflux and allergy specialists. Reading every sleep book I could find. But it all felt like guesswork with everyone offering a different opinion with no real strategy or solutions.
Fast forward a couple of months and I finally managed to find a routine that worked for Henry. I taught him how to fall asleep independently and he started having great naps, would fall asleep happily at bedtime, and was sleeping 12 hours overnight.
It was amazing! Henry, now nearly 7, has been a model sleeper ever since.
The positive benefits that great sleep had on our family were tremendous, and I became so passionate about sleep. Wanting every family to feel this confident about sleep, in 2020 I received my certification as an infant and toddler sleep consultant and launched Baby Sleep Code.
The chance to help other parents feel confident, empowered, and no longer anxious about sleep has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
If you're struggling with your little one's sleep, please reach out we'd love to help you! You shouldn't have to feel like you're drowning, your entire family benefits from great sleep.
Cheering for you always!"
Mel
Read some client stories here, or book a sleep consult here.