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
Toddler Sleep Consultant Cheltenham Gentle Sleep Support for Cheltenham Families
Behind the beautiful Regency streets of Cheltenham there are plenty of exhausted parents searching for answers about their toddler's sleep. If that is you, here is how I can help.
How to Drop Night Feeds Gently (Without Leaving Your Baby to Cry)
Night feeds are a beautiful part of the early months. But when the time is right to gently move on, here is exactly how to drop them kindly, gradually and without leaving your baby to cry.
What is a Virtual Sleep Consultant and How Can One Help Your Family?
Getting expert help with your baby's sleep used to mean travelling to an appointment on three hours of sleep. Here is why a virtual sleep consultant might be the best decision you make for your family.
What is Attachment Friendly Sleep Coaching and Why Does it Matter?
If you have ever Googled sleep training and felt your stomach drop at what came up, this one is for you. Here is what attachment friendly sleep coaching actually means and why it works.
Baby Sleep Support in Cirencester Gentle Help for Tired Families
If you are a tired parent in Cirencester surviving on broken sleep, help is just down the road. Here is everything you need to know about gentle, personalised baby sleep support for local families.
Why is My Toddler Waking Multiple Times in the Night? (And What to Do About It)
You survived the newborn stage and the four month regression. Nobody warned you that toddler sleep could be just as hard. Here is what is actually going on and exactly what to do about it.
What is Baby Sleep Coaching and How Does it Work?
You have heard the term sleep coaching but what does it actually mean? And is it the same as sleep training? Here is everything you need to know about how baby sleep coaching works and how I can help.
My Baby Won't Sleep Through the Night: Here is What Actually Is Going On
Everyone told you it would get easier. If your baby still will not sleep through the night here is what is actually going on and exactly what you can do about it.
What is a Newborn Sleep Package and Do You Actually Need One?
Not sure what a newborn sleep package actually is or whether you need one? Here is everything you need to know, from what they include to which one might be right for your family.
Why is My Baby Waking at 5am? (And How to Gently Push That Wake Up Later)
Early rising is one of the most common and most demoralising sleep issues parents face. Here is exactly why your baby is waking at 5am and how to gently push that wake up later.
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.
Why is My Baby Fighting Sleep at Bedtime? (And What to Do About It)
You have done everything right and yet your baby is wide awake and furious about the idea of sleep. Here is why babies fight bedtime and exactly what to do about it.
Newborn Sleep Help in Gloucestershire Because Nobody Warned You It Would Be This Hard
Nobody told you it would feel like this. If you are a new parent in Gloucestershire searching for newborn sleep help, you are in exactly the right place.
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.
The Four Month Sleep Regression What Nobody Tells You and How to Get Through It
Just when you thought you were getting somewhere everything fell apart. If your baby has suddenly gone completely backwards with sleep, here is everything you need to know about the four month regression.
Baby Sleep Consultant in the Cotswolds Gentle Sleep Support for Tired Families
Somewhere in the Cotswolds a baby is wide awake and a mum is exhausted. If that is you, help is closer than you think. Here is everything you need to know about working with a local sleep consultant.
Baby Sleep Support for Anxious Mums (Because You Deserve to Feel Calm Too)
Sleep deprivation and anxiety are best friends. If you are an anxious mum who is also exhausted and overwhelmed, this one is especially for you.
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.
Looking for a Sleep Consultant in Tetbury? Here is What You Need to Know
Based right here in Tetbury, Lottie at Bedtime and Beyond offers gentle, personalised baby sleep support for local families. Here is everything you need to know.
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.