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About me…

Hello, I’m Charlotte, a Certified Infant Sleep Consultant and Potty Training Consultant living in Essex with my husband Lee and our two children, Jessica and Joshua. 

I became a first-time mum during the pandemic in 2020, and honestly, it was one of the hardest times of my life. Like so many parents, I navigated motherhood without the support of family, baby groups, or face-to-face professional guidance. Everyone says “it takes a village,” but during that time, I didn’t have the chance to find mine. 

I did everything people tell you not to do, feeding to sleep, rocking, bouncing, walking for hours anything to help. I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and desperately searching for answers. 

I remember people telling me while I was pregnant to “get used to being tired,” and for a long time, I believed this was just what motherhood had to feel like. But deep down, I was struggling. The sleep deprivation affected every part of my life my confidence, my mental health, and my ability to enjoy motherhood the way I’d imagined.

Eventually, I reached a point where I knew I needed support. Asking for help felt huge at the time, but it completely changed our lives. Not only did Jess begin sleeping better, but I finally started to feel like myself again.

That experience inspired me to support other families going through the same thing. I knew how lonely and exhausting it could feel, and I wanted to be the person supporting parents on the other end of the phone. It truly felt like my calling.

As I continued supporting families with sleep, I realised many parents were also struggling with potty training and looking for gentle, practical guidance they could trust. Wanting to expand the support I could offer families, I went on to study potty training so I could help parents navigate this stage with confidence too. 

Now, I support families across the UK with both sleep and potty training, offering personalised, responsive support tailored to every child, family, and parenting style.

As a proud member of FEDANT, I am committed to providing responsive, evidence-based support that always puts your child’s wellbeing first.

Whether through my free Sleepy Mummas Support Group, Potty Mummas Support Group, working alongside local nurseries, supporting my local Health Visiting Team, or through my 1-2-1 support services, my goal is always the same, to help families feel supported, empowered, and confident.

Every child is different, which is why sleep and potty training support should never be one-size-fits-all. Together, we can create gentle, realistic changes that support both your little one and your parenting goals.

Let’s get started.

My Approach and Certifications…

Together, we’ll look at all the potential causes of the sleep challenges and then look at the positive ways to move forward. There are no rights or wrongs, as long as you and your baby are safe.

Safer sleep is my number 1 priority and I hold a certification in SIDS and Safer Sleep for babies from the UK’s Lullaby Trust foundation. I also ensure I follow the guidelines set out from the NHS Start4Life.

FEDANT is the national regulator in the antenatal and postnatal sector. As a FEDANT Registered professional you can be assured that I adhere to rigorous standards of education and practice, demonstrating my commitment to excellence when guiding you through the exciting journey of pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Check my FEDANT Registration status Here Check a Registration | FEDANT 

There are SO many enormous benefits of great healthy sleep for you and your little one(s). It’s a hugely beneficial skill they will carry with them into Toddlerhood and beyond!

I don’t use the cry-it-out method, I ensure I am giving you safe, age-appropriate suggestions, to enable you to make informed decisions moving forward. However, as with most changes with baby’s and toddlers, there can typically be tears. That’s why I ensure you are fully briefed and informed all about crying during our time together.

Accreditations…

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