PARENT INFANT SPECIALIST

Online support for parents seeking to enhance & nurture their relationship with their baby & themselves

WHERE EVERY PARENT FINDS THEIR GUIDING LIGHT.

Reaching out for support is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself and your baby and I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to take that step. Parenting is tender, transformative and sometimes overwhelming and seeking guidance doesn’t mean you’re struggling, it means you care deeply. It means you’re listening to your instincts, wanting clarity, connection and confidence as you navigate these early moments with your little one. I’m here to meet you with warmth, understanding and gentle expertise, so you never have to walk this journey alone. You deserve support, and your baby deserves a parent who feels grounded, informed and held. Together, we can create that.

HELLO & WELCOME

Luma & Little is a space created to support parents and their babies in building confident, nurturing and connected relationships. Every family already holds the potential for a strong bond, it just needs gentle guidance, understanding and a safe space to grow.

Luma & Little, founded by Carlie, a Parent-Infant Specialist with over 12 years of experience in a specialist NHS perinatal mental health team and accredited in a number of specialist areas. Luma & Little uses evidence informed practices and a warm, intuitive approach to help parents tune into their baby’s cues, strengthen attachment and embrace their natural instincts. Whether you’re navigating bonding, soothing, sleep foundations or everyday parenting challenges, this is a place for calm, reassurance and practical support.

Luma & Little is here to help families feel seen, supported and empowered while growing together in these early, transformative moments.

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SUPPORT & SERVICES

Pregnancy & Birth

Gentle guidance and emotional support throughout pregnancy and birth, helping you feel informed, confident, and cared for every step of the way.

Transitioning in to Parenthood

Kind, non-judgmental support as you adjust to life with a new baby, honouring your experiences and helping you find your rhythm.

Getting to know your baby

Understanding your baby’s cues, communication, and unique personality so you can feel more connected and empowered when responding to your baby's needs.

Parenting Support

Individualised and evidence-based support as you navigate feeding, sleep, routines, toilet training and infant emotional regulation

Sleep specialist

Helping you navigate infant sleep as a sleep consultant, with calm, responsive support that recognises the impact sleep deprivation has on both parents and babies. I offer gentle, realistic guidance to improve sleep in a way that feels right for your family.

Feeding expert

Supporting you to feel confident in feeding your baby when feeding feels stressful, confusing, or overwhelming.

Offering compassionate and practical guidance as a breastfeeding specialist, with additional expertise in formula feeding, combination feeding and the introduction of solids.

Nurturing your relationship

Helping you to deepen your connection with your baby through moments of shared enjoyment, interactions, and experiences that nurture trust and closeness.

Play & development

Gaining insight into your baby’s developmental milestones and the importance of play and understanding how these work together to lay the foundation for future growth.

Mental health support

Nurturing your emotional wellbeing through the challenges that arise in parenthood, with a focus on early experiences, secure attachment and regulation.

Video interaction guidance (VIG)

A gentle, strengths-based approach that uses video to help you notice and build on moments of connection, communication, and attunement with your baby.

Infant Massage

A structured programme that teaches you how to safely massage your baby using nurturing touch as well as learning more about the benefits of infant massage and infant cues.