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 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.
How to Get Your Newborn Into a Routine (From Someone Who's Really Been There)
The first few weeks with a newborn are beautiful and brutal in equal measure. If someone has already asked you whether your baby is in a routine yet, this one is for you. Here is what actually works.