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Founded in South London · 2011

Training that Prepares Practitioners for Real Families,  
Not Textbook Scenarios

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It does not always mean you feel ready when a family is overwhelmed, a baby is unsettled, or the situation is more complex than the lesson made it seem.

 

Babyem exists to close that gap.

 

We train practitioners to think clearly, work safely and support families with confidence in real-world situations.

20,000+ Practitioners Trained
42 Countries

4.9 Google Rating 

Founded in 2011

20,000+ Practitioners Trained

42 Countries

Rated 4.9 / 5

Founded 2011

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20,000+ Practitioners Trained

42 Countries
Since 2011

What We Stand For

The sector has challenges.
We chose a different path.

Most training gives you information. We help you use it. Families rarely arrive with one neat problem. Sleep, feeding, development, parental wellbeing, family dynamics, culture, confidence and professional boundaries often overlap.

 

That is why Babyem training is built differently. We do not want practitioners to leave with scripts they can only use in ideal situations. We want them to leave with the understanding, judgement and confidence to support real families safely and professionally.

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PILLAR ONE

We teach for real practice

Our training is designed around the situations practitioners actually face with families, not idealised scenarios or simple step-by-step scripts. You learn how to think, adapt and respond when the answer is not obvious.

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PILLAR TWO

We bring the whole picture together

Babies and families are complex. Sleep, feeding, development, temperament, parental wellbeing, family systems and professional boundaries all matter. Babyem training helps practitioners understand the bigger picture, so support becomes more thoughtful, more responsible and more effective.

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PILLAR THREE

We are evidence-led, not trend-led

Our programmes are shaped by current research, clinical insight and specialist expertise. We do not teach outdated methods because they are familiar. We teach approaches that are responsible, current and grounded in what families and practitioners need now.

The Story Behind Babyem

Built to close the gap between training and practice

Babyem was founded by Emma Dewey after years of working across international development, children's services and professional training. Again and again, she saw the same problem: practitioners cared deeply and trained hard, but still felt underprepared for the complexity of real family work. Babyem was built to change that. Every programme is designed to help practitioners move beyond course completion into confident, ethical and practical support for families.

"We do not want practitioners to leave with scripts they can only use in ideal situations. We want them to leave with the understanding, judgement and confidence to support real families safely and professionally."

Founder & Programme Director

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Emma Dewey

Marketing → International Development → UK Children's Services

"The sector needed education that wasn't just evidence-based - but built for the real world. For the families who don't fit the textbook."

Emma's background spans marketing, international development, and UK children's services – a rare combination that shaped Babyem's philosophy from day one.

Today, she leads a faculty of active practitioners: contributors to Cochrane Reviews, NICE Guidelines, and NHS clinical practice.

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Who Trains With Us

Built for the practitioners families rely on.

Whether you are starting a new career, deepening your current practice or expanding your professional skills, our training is built to help you apply what you learn with clarity and confidence.

Maternity Nurses Newborn specialists
Sleep Consultants Infant sleep specialists
Midwives Clinical practitioners
Health Visitors Community health
Doulas Birth & postnatal support
Nannies Childcare professionals
Family Support Workers Early intervention
Newborn care specialists Newborn specialists
Maternity Nurses Newborn care specialists
Sleep Consultants Infant sleep specialists
Midwives Clinical practitioners
Health Visitors Community health
Doulas Birth & postnatal support
Nannies Childcare professionals
Family Support Workers Early intervention
Newborn Care Specialists Newborn specialists

Our Philosophy

Three principles underpin
every Babyem programme.

These are not marketing values. They are the structural logic behind every module, assessment, and teaching decision we make.

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Pillar One

Gentle

Responsive, relationship-centred care — supported by evidence and delivered with clinical depth. Gentle practice is not soft practice. It is the most sophisticated kind.

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Pillar Two

Holistic

Feeding, sleep, development, and mental health are interconnected. Practitioners who understand the whole picture make better decisions — and build trust that lasts.

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Pillar Three

Evidence-Based

Every programme is shaped by current research and clinical expertise. Our tutors include contributors to Cochrane Reviews, NICE Guidelines, and NHS clinical practice.

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The Experts Behind Babyem

Taught by people who understand the work

Our tutors and contributors include active practitioners, NHS clinicians, IBCLCs, clinical psychologists, public health specialists, consultant psychiatrists, authors, Cochrane contributors and NICE guideline contributors. 

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Active Practice

Teaching That Stays Current

Our faculty includes practitioners in clinic, in homes, and in hospitals right now. This isn't retrospective knowledge – it's living expertise delivered in real time.

Shaping the Field

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Beyond Individual Practice

Many faculty members are actively shaping national and international best practice – contributing to the guidelines and clinical standards that define the sector.

Clinically Verified

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Evidence at Every Level

Our tutors include contributors to Cochrane Reviews and NICE Guidelines. What we teach reflects what the evidence actually says – not what it said ten years ago.

Our Faculty Includes

Specialists across every dimension of infant and family care.

Infant sleep

Newborn care

Maternity nursing

Perinatal mental health

Feeding and lactation

Colic reflux and infant allergies

Psychology

Public health

Safeguarding

Professional practice

"Our tutors don't just know the evidence - they help create it."

That means what you learn is not just theoretical. It is grounded in evidence, shaped by practice and built for the realities families actually face.
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At babyem

What we believe, and how we build it in.

These are not aspirational principles on a wall. They are structural commitments behind every programme, every hire, and every decision Babyem makes.

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    Gentle, relationship-centred practice is foundational – not optional, not a module add-on.

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    Holistic care that reflects real family dynamics – not sanitised textbook scenarios.

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    Evidence guides everything we teach – not tradition, not trend.

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    Training that extends beyond qualification – into long-term professional sustainability.

Our Training Pathways

Three tracks. One standard of excellence.

All programmes are delivered online, with selected blended options – designed for flexibility without sacrificing professional depth or community.

Sleep

Advanced Holistic Sleep Coaching Programme

Advanced professional training for practitioners who want to support families with sleep in a responsive, evidence-informed and clinically grounded way.

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Maternity & Newborn Care

Accredited Maternity Nurse Training

Accredited maternity nurse training for practitioners who want to build confidence in newborn care, postnatal support and professional maternity practice.

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Business & Practice Development

Build, Thrive, Scale

Business and practice development for sleep consultants and family practitioners who want to grow a sustainable, values-led practice.

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Our Commitment

Impact extends

beyond education.

We contribute a portion of Babyem revenue to effective non-profit organisations supporting families and professionals within this sector.
Because the practitioners we train serve the most vulnerable families — and the organisations that support those families deserve backing too.
Education is the beginning. Impact is the goal.
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Practitioners trained across 42 countries. Rated 4.9/5 across 100+ reviews. Built from South London since 2011.
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