Toddler Sleep Consultant Cheltenham Gentle Sleep Support for Cheltenham Families

Cheltenham is a town I know well.

I spend a lot of time here and I have worked with families in this town long enough to know that behind the beautiful Regency streets and the lovely independent cafes, there are plenty of exhausted parents desperately searching for answers about their little one's sleep.

If that is you, you have found the right place.

Who am I and why does it matter that I know Cheltenham?

I am Lottie, a Norland nanny with 10 years experience, 17 years working with babies and children altogether and OCN qualified through the Sleep Consultant Academy. I am based just down the road in Tetbury and I work regularly with families across Cheltenham and the wider Gloucestershire area.

Knowing this community matters because sleep support is not just about handing someone a plan and wishing them luck. It is about understanding the reality of family life in this area, the baby groups, the routines, the local support networks, and building something that actually fits into your real life rather than an idealised version of it.

Toddler sleep in Cheltenham -- what am I seeing?

Toddler sleep is one of the most under talked about topics in parenting. Everyone focuses on the newborn stage but the truth is toddlers can be just as challenging when it comes to sleep, and the reasons behind it are often very different to what families experienced in the baby days.

Some of the most common toddler sleep challenges I work with Cheltenham families on include:

Toddlers who are waking multiple times every night and cannot resettle without a parent present. Early rising that makes the whole day feel impossibly long before it has even properly started. Toddlers who fight bedtime every single night and take hours to settle. Toddlers who have recently dropped their nap and nights have gone completely haywire as a result. Big developmental leaps, starting nursery, a new sibling, potty training, all of which can throw toddler sleep completely off course.

If any of that sounds like your household right now, you are absolutely not alone and there is almost always something specific going on that is worth looking at properly.

Why do toddlers sleep so badly?

Toddler sleep is disrupted for so many different reasons and understanding which one applies to your little one is the first step towards fixing it.

Sleep associations are one of the biggest drivers of toddler night waking. If your toddler needs you to lie with them, sit in the room or provide some other form of parental support to fall asleep at bedtime, they will need that same thing every single time they surface between sleep cycles in the night.

Overtiredness is another huge factor. Toddlers are notoriously resistant to sleep even when they desperately need it, and an overtired toddler will almost always sleep worse rather than better.

Big feelings and separation anxiety can also play a significant role. Toddlers experience enormous emotional development and this can really show up at night, particularly during big life transitions.

A gentle approach to toddler sleep

I work from a gentle, attachment friendly approach because I genuinely believe that good toddler sleep does not have to come at the cost of your child's trust or your own instincts as a parent. No cry it out. No rigid schedules that bear no resemblance to real toddler life. Just kind, evidence based toddler sleep support that works with your child rather than against them.

What does working with me look like for Cheltenham families?

I offer two levels of support depending on where you are and what you need right now.

The Sleep MOT is a relaxed, one to one 60 minute Zoom call where you can talk to me openly about whatever is going on with your toddler's sleep. You will walk away with clear, practical, honest answers you can start using straight away. Perfect if you need a quick steer in the right direction. £98.

Night Night by Zoom is my comprehensive toddler sleep coaching programme. It includes a detailed pre consultation questionnaire, a 90 minute one to one Zoom consultation, a fully bespoke toddler sleep plan, daily WhatsApp support throughout our time together and follow up calls over two to three weeks. Everything you need, with someone genuinely in your corner every step of the way. £349.

Both packages are delivered entirely online via Zoom so wherever you are in Cheltenham, support is just a call away.

Toddler sleep is hard. But it does not have to stay this way. And with the right support, things can change more quickly than you might think.

If you are a Cheltenham family and you are ready to finally get some proper rest, the next step is simple. Book a free, no pressure discovery call and let us have a friendly chat about where you are and how I can help.

I cannot wait to hear from you.

Book your free discovery call here.