Welcome to the
Bedtime and Beyond
Blog
Because every tired parent deserves honest answers and a decent night's sleep
Whether you are in the thick of the newborn days, navigating a sleep regression, or just desperately trying to figure out why your baby will not stay asleep, you are in the right place.
I am Lottie, a Norland nanny with 10 years experience, OCN qualified sleep consultant and founder of Bedtime and Beyond, a baby and toddler sleep consultancy based in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. Everything I write here comes from nearly two decades of working closely with babies, toddlers and their families not just from textbooks.
No judgement, no one size fits all advice and absolutely no making you feel like you are doing it wrong. Just honest, practical baby and toddler sleep support that actually works in real family life.
Grab a brew, have a read, and if anything resonates and you want some proper personalised support, you know where I am.
Lottie x
How to Support Your Partner When You Are Both Running on Empty
Nobody tells you that one of the hardest parts of having a baby is what it does to the two of you. If you are both running on empty and it is starting to show, here is what actually helps.
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Ability to Make Decisions at Work
You used to be the person people came to for answers. Now you are standing in the supermarket unable to decide between two types of bread. Here is what sleep deprivation is really doing to your decision making brain.
Why Gentle Sleep Training is the Only Kind I Believe In
I do not believe in leaving your baby to cry it out alone. Here is what gentle sleep training actually looks like and why it works just as well as more rigid approaches.
What is a Night Nanny and Do You Actually Need One?
Googling night nanny Gloucestershire at 3am? Here is everything you need to know about what a night nanny does, what they cost, and what to do if it is not quite the right fit for your family.
How to Get Your Baby to Sleep Without Feeding (A Gentle, Honest Guide)
If you are reading this with a sleeping baby on your chest too scared to move, this one is for you. Here is a gentle, honest guide to help your baby feel safe sleeping without you.
My Baby Only Sleeps on Me… What to Do When the Cot Feels Like the Enemy
If your baby will only fall asleep while feeding you are not alone and you have not done anything wrong. Here is a gentle, honest guide to help you start making the change.