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.

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: