Hello, I am… Cristina

I am Cristina, the founder of Little DreamerzZz.

I understand—motherhood comes with a full package of feelings and emotions like love and joy but also fears, doubts, and stress. 

You are not alone in this journey. If you and your child are not sleeping, if you are struggling with the potty-training process, or if you simply want to promote special time and bonding with your little one, I can offer the guidance and support you need and deserve!

My Journey to Becoming a Sleep Consultant, Trauma-Informed Sleep Consultant, Potty Consultant, Baby Yoga Instructor and Baby Massage Instructor 

Over my 10 years of experience in healthcare, I know how serious and dangerous sleep deprivation can be.

In 2022, I became a mother, and (luckily) my daughter was always a great sleeper until she started attending a nursery at 13 months: her routine changed, her naps happened at different times, she began walking, and then there was the separation anxiety. All of this happened at once, and my little girl was waking several times a night, and it was difficult to settle her back to sleep.

At that point I understood the impact of sleep deprivation – I felt like I was not functioning as before.

After speaking with the nursery about the nap times and keeping the bedtime routine consistent and as calm as possible, in less than 2 weeks she was sleeping great again.
I became aware of the number of colleagues and friends saying that they didn’t sleep and how exhausted they were since their child was born and hoped it would stop soon. 

This made me think about how fascinating it must be to be able to support tired parents. 

But what made me really start and train was when my daughter had to start Potty Training in 2025… I had no idea where to start or what to do. Everything I found online felt rushed (Train in X days, for example), and it was not child-orientated. I felt lost and pressured. 

I found exactly what I was looking for at Settled Petals Academy! I was using all the skills I was learning from the Potty Consultant course to train my little one, and she was happy and interested in the process. There was no pressure, so the Potty-Training process was very smooth, which made me extremely happy and confident that this was something I would like to do – support families!

So, I began my journey to become a Potty-Training Consultant, Sleep Consultant, Trauma-Informed Sleep Consultant (Proudly the first Graduate), Baby Yoga Instructor and Baby Massage Instructor. 

Committed to Quality 

Unfortunately, training in Potty Training Consultancy, Sleep Consultancy, Baby Yoga Instruction and Baby Massage Instruction are still unregulated industries. Due to this, everyone calls themselves a Consultant or Instructor no matter the quality of training they had or even if they had any. For this reason, I chose Settled Petals to complete all 5 Courses, as they are all accredited Courses by FEDANT (Federation of Antenatal Educators).

I am FEDANT Registered (registration number 13960). FEDANT is the national regulator in the antenatal and postnatal sector. As a FEDANT Registered professional, you can be assured that I adhere to rigorous standards of education and practice, demonstrating my commitment to excellence when guiding you through the exciting journey of Sleep Consultancy, Potty Training, Baby Massage and Baby Yoga.

You can check my FEDANT Registration status in the FEDANT website. 
I am also a Member of Internacional Association of Child Sleep Consultants (IACSC).

What makes Little DreamerzZz (and you) Different?

I believe the fact that Little DreamerzZz can provide a full range of services and support families in different areas. The consultation and support can be done in English or Portuguese (whatever works best for the family), and this is what makes Little DreamerzZz different as well.

I am committed to you and to supporting your family’s needs and goals. Reaching out for support can be a vulnerable experience, and that is why you are not just another client: you are a mother who’s reaching for support, and I want you to feel truly heard and cared for.

My Mission

I am committed to supporting and guiding you and your child on your journey in a non-judgmental, no-pressure, and realistic way (I don’t sell that your child will be sleep trained or Potty Trained in X or Y days)—changes take time to take effect and, sometimes, during the period of support, some small changes may be needed and adapted as we work in Partnership.

I am dedicated to creating gentle, practical, and effective solutions tailored for each family’s unique needs and goals.