Beauchamp Baby Consultancy

Beauchamp Baby Consultancy Baby Sleep Consultation Service in London

24/06/2026

Those early days… 😅😅😅





⁣⁣Has your baby gone from sleeping long, dreamy stretches to waking every couple of hours — and you’re left wondering wh...
20/05/2026



Has your baby gone from sleeping long, dreamy stretches to waking every couple of hours — and you’re left wondering what went wrong? 😩⁣

You’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong.⁣

This is something almost every family experiences around this age, and it’s exactly the kind of sleep challenge I help parents work through every day 💕⁣

💬 𝗗𝗠 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 - and let me know if your baby is going through this right now. You don’t have to figure it out alone, and I promise there’s a gentle way forward ☺️

🌙 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻:⁣

Around 4–6 months, your baby’s sleep matures.⁣

Their brain starts moving through light, deep, and transition phases — just like ours.⁣

That means they now wake briefly between cycles and need to learn how to connect those cycles on their own.⁣

At around 3 months, sleep felt easier because your baby could 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.⁣

But as their sleep becomes more structured, those natural wake-ups start to happen more often — especially when they rely on something external (like feeding or rocking) to fall asleep.⁣

👶 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿:⁣

Your baby is becoming more aware of their surroundings. If they fall asleep in your arms but wake up in their cot, they notice that difference — and they call for you. That’s why naps shorten, night wakings increase, and you suddenly feel like you’ve gone backwards.⁣

💙 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀:⁣

Your baby’s sleep isn’t broken — They’re wired to sleep. They just need a little guidance and consistency to feel confident linking those sleep cycles.⁣

This stage can feel exhausting, but it’s temporary — and completely fixable with the right support…⁣

The 18-month sleep “regression” can completely blindside parents.⁣⁣One minute your toddler is settling beautifully… and ...
18/05/2026

The 18-month sleep “regression” can completely blindside parents.⁣

One minute your toddler is settling beautifully… and the next:⁣

- bedtime becomes emotional⁣
- they suddenly need you
- they’re chatting/singing instead of sleeping⁣
- naps shift⁣
- overnight wakes appear out of nowhere⁣

This stage is usually far more about DEVELOPMENT than sleep suddenly being “broken.”⁣

At 18 months, toddlers are going through a huge leap in:✨ language✨ emotional awareness✨ independence✨ imagination⁣

Their brains are BUSY.⁣

And while it can feel frustrating and exhausting, needing a little more support during this phase does not mean you’ve undone everything.⁣

Sleep isn’t linear — especially in toddlerhood.⁣

Sometimes preserving calm and connection is the best approach while their nervous system catches up.⁣

A few things I’d focus on during this stage:⁣
🤍 consistency⁣
🤍 predictable routines⁣
🤍 enough awake time before bed⁣
🤍 calm boundaries⁣
🤍 reducing overstimulation⁣
🤍 supporting without panicking⁣

Most importantly: This phase does pass 🤗⁣

If bedtime has suddenly become difficult in your house recently, you are definitely not alone. ⁣

Save this post for later or send it to another toddler parent who needs to hear this.⁣


DM me if you’re unsure which package is best for your family 🌙Sleep support that feels realistic, gentle and tailored to...
16/05/2026

DM me if you’re unsure which package is best for your family 🌙

Sleep support that feels realistic, gentle and tailored to your circumstances…

Every child is different, which is why my packages are designed to meet you where you are — whether you need reassurance, troubleshooting support or a complete sleep plan.

Together, we create calm, responsive and sustainable sleep approaches that support your child’s development and your family’s wellbeing.

✨ Swipe through to explore the support options available.

When Mum is the only one who can do bedtime… it can feel completely exhausting.So many mums I work with feel like they c...
16/05/2026

When Mum is the only one who can do bedtime… it can feel completely exhausting.

So many mums I work with feel like they can never switch off because their baby will only settle for them at bedtime.

The second their partner steps in, the tears start… and naturally, they feel pulled to “fix” it.

But over time, this can leave one parent carrying the entire bedtime load alone.

Babies absolutely can learn to feel safe, settled, and comforted by BOTH parents at bedtime 🤍

The key is usually:
✨ consistency
✨ gradual changes
✨ predictable routines
✨ giving your partner space to build confidence too

Your baby isn’t rejecting your partner.
They’re responding to familiarity — and familiarity can grow.

If this is your current season, you are definitely not alone.

Save this post for later & send it to a partner who needs the reassurance too 🤍

For those who are new here, I’m Francesca — founder of Beauchamp Baby Consultancy, paediatric sleep consultant & postnat...
15/05/2026

For those who are new here, I’m Francesca — founder of Beauchamp Baby Consultancy, paediatric sleep consultant & postnatal care specialist.

I’m so glad you’re here ✨

For over 20 years, I’ve supported families through the beautiful, exhausting and emotional journey of early parenthood.

My approach is gentle, responsive and tailored to your unique family — because there is never a “one size fits all” approach when it comes to babies, sleep or parenting.

Whether you’re navigating newborn life, sleep challenges, feeding support or simply looking for reassurance, you don’t have to do it alone.

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