About Charmian
– The Baby & Toddler Sleep Expert
Hi I'm Charmian
The Baby & Toddler Sleep Expert
I’m the founder of The Sleeping Baby Routine Consultancy and, proudly, the author of the bestselling book The 7pm to 7am Sleeping Baby Routine, known by many as The Queen of Baby Sleep.
As a baby and toddler sleep consultant supporting families throughout the UK and internationally, drawing on over 30 years of hands-on experience, I’ve helped thousands of families worldwide overcome parenting challenges and achieve calm, consistent routines and full nights of peaceful sleep. My holistic, evidence-based approach focuses on each child as an individual, balancing sleep, feeding, digestion, and behaviour to create lasting results.
Why Choose Me?
Anyone can do an online course and call themselves a “certified sleep consultant” these days. It’s become a popular add-on to existing professions or a new venture after starting a family.
With me, you get over 30 years of hands-on expertise.
- certified paediatric sleep practitioner
- 8 years as a trained professional nanny.
- 15 years as a maternity nurse, with 5 of those years dedicated solely to twin routines, digestion, and sleep, the trickiest and most rewarding of all.
- 13 years as a baby and toddler sleep consultant and lactation coach, helping thousands of families achieve calm, predictable routines, full nights of sleep and successful breastfeeding and weaning routines.
I’m the founder of The Sleeping Baby Routine and author of the bestselling book The 7pm to 7am Sleeping Baby Routine, a method trusted by parents, maternity nurses, and consultants worldwide. When you work with me, you’re not just getting advice; you’re getting three decades of proven results, real-world expertise, and support that works in practice, not just on paper.
Today, I offer tailored support from the newborn to toddler stage, including phone consultations, remote programmes, home visits and home stays. Whether you need help with sleep, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, weaning, reflux, or toddler behaviour, I’ll expertly guide you through every step with compassion, clarity and proven success.
Every stage from newborn to toddlerhood brings its own challenges, and I tailor my approach to each child’s unique needs: no generic, one-size-fits-all plans, just real, practical, expert guidance that works
The Straight-Talking Sleep Consultant
Parents often say this about me, and honestly… I take it as the biggest compliment. My approach is compassionate and deeply understanding, but it’s also results-driven. I don’t just tell you what you want to hear; I tell you what you need to know to actually make progress.
When families invite me in, they get warmth, empathy, and decades of experience, but they also get honesty and a clear plan that works. Because the goal isn’t just to feel better about today… it’s to get your baby sleeping, feeding, and thriving long-term.
My consultancy offers holistic support from pregnancy through the toddler years. I don’t believe in “quick fixes” or crying it out, but instead, I teach calm, confident parenting through structure, understanding, and responsive care.
7pm to 7am Sleeping Baby Routine Book
My bestselling book “7pm to 7am Sleeping Baby Routine” has become a go-to resource for new parents around the world. It’s a comprehensive, flexible guide that helps families understand their newborn's needs and build calm, consistent routines.
This is a guide from birth to the weaning stage, and inside you’ll find expert guidance on:
- Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and lactation
- Managing reflux and digestion
- Establishing twin routines
- Creating healthy sleep associations
- Introducing structure while remaining responsive
Parents often describe it as their “parenting bible”: whether they prefer routine or feed on demand, the book adapts to suit every family’s rhythm.
If you’d like personalised support implementing the routine or troubleshooting sleep or feeding challenges, you can reach out to me directly.
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