Developmental leaps can disrupt sleep fast. Learn why milestones trigger night wakings and nap battles, plus gentle, practical fixes that actually help.

Sleep regressions are often sleep progressions. Learn the science behind them, what changes at each age, and gentle tips to get sleep back on track.

Sleep isn’t just routine, it’s biology. Hormone shifts in babies and parents can drive night waking, bedtime battles, and that “tired but wired” feeling. Learn how melatonin, cortisol and feeding hormones affect sleep, plus gentle, practical ways to support calmer nights.

Consistency and Routine for Child Sleep | Sleep Consultant Bristol Bath Somerset

Screen Time and Sleep in Children | Sleep Consultant Bristol Bath Somerset

Sleep is essential for children’s health, behaviour, learning and emotional wellbeing. Discover why sleep matters for babies to school-age children across Bristol, Bath and Somerset.

Spring clock hange can have a huge impact on your childs sleep. Find out what you need to do and when so that it does not impact your family in a negative way

Discover how secure attachment, cuddles, and bedtime routines support better sleep for babies and children. Learn gentle, evidence-based ways to improve sleep.

Discover why naps are essential for child development. Learn nap transitions by age, how to handle refusal, and proven strategies to protect naps long-term.

Bedtime battles are exhausting, but they’re also solvable. Learn gentle, evidence-based strategies to reduce resistance, support regulation, and create calmer evenings (without cry-it-out).

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “I’m so anxious about bedtime that I can’t even enjoy the evening” you’re not alone. As a baby and child sleep consultant in Bristol , supporting families across Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire (and worldwide virtually ), I see this pattern all the time: a child’s sleep becomes tricky, a parent’s nervous system goes into overdrive, and suddenly bedtime feels like a daily test you’re bracing for. The important thing to know is this:

Gentle, science-based sleep training for 5-month-olds—discover expert tips, personalized plans, and holistic support. Learn why sleep changes at this age, explore gentle methods, and find out how Sleep Nanny® can help your family achieve restful nights. Book a free assessment