By Angelica Videla — Certified Baby and Toddler Sleep Consultant, London | Supporting families across the UK, Europe, US, and Australia
Quick Answer
If your baby is not sleeping and you are based in London, personalised support from a certified gentle sleep consultant can help you find a clear path forward — usually within the first week. Angelica Videla is based in North London and works with families across London and the wider UK using gentle, evidence-based methods. No cry-it-out, no rigid programmes.
You are not the only London parent dealing with this
Sleep deprivation is one of the hardest parts of early parenthood. And in London, it comes with its own particular challenges — smaller flats, neighbours to consider, partners with demanding jobs, and the relentless pace of city life that makes functioning on broken sleep even harder.
If your baby is not sleeping — waking every hour, refusing to nap, or only settling with you present — you are almost certainly trying everything. The books, the forums, the advice from health visitors that never quite fits your baby. And nothing is consistently working.
This is not because you are doing something wrong. It is because generic advice does not account for your specific baby, your specific schedule, or your specific living situation. What works for one London family’s baby in a two-bedroom flat in Hackney may be completely wrong for another family’s baby in Islington.
What a London baby sleep consultant actually does
A sleep consultant does not hand you a generic schedule. They look at your baby’s full picture — age, developmental stage, feeding, daytime sleep, nighttime sleep, environment, and your family’s routine — and identify what is actually driving the sleep problem.
That diagnosis is what makes the difference. Most families who seek help have already tried adjusting bedtime, changing naps, and various settling techniques. The reason nothing has stuck is usually that the wrong cause has been targeted. A consultant finds the actual cause quickly and builds a plan around it.
Working with Angelica includes:
- A thorough sleep assessment covering your baby’s full routine and history
- A personalised written sleep plan designed for your baby and your family
- An implementation call to walk through the plan and answer every question
- Daily WhatsApp support while you make changes — real-time troubleshooting, adjustments, and encouragement
- A gentle approach throughout — no cry-it-out, no leaving your baby alone in distress
Common sleep problems London families come with
Baby waking every hour at night — the most common issue. Almost always driven by a sleep association combined with developmental disruption. Typically resolved within 5 to 10 days.
Short naps — naps of 30 to 45 minutes that leave the baby overtired and the parent exhausted. Usually a wake window and settling issue rather than a technique issue.
Only sleeping on me — a baby who will only nap or sleep on a parent. Very common and very fixable gently.
Bedtime taking an hour — a drawn-out settling process every single night. Almost always addressable within 1 to 2 weeks.
Early morning waking — babies waking before 6am despite everything. Usually a schedule or circadian rhythm issue.
Toddler sleep struggles — separation anxiety at bedtime, night waking in toddlers, nap transitions. Toddler work requires a different approach to infant work.
Why gentle approaches work especially well in London
London’s practical realities mean standard sleep advice often does not translate directly. Noise from neighbours and traffic, smaller rooms, and irregular schedules all affect what is actually achievable.
Gentle approaches work particularly well in this context because they are designed to be adapted to real family life — not a perfect controlled environment. There is no single script, no rigid timeline, and no single method. The approach is built around what is realistic for your specific situation.
Why this keeps being hard even with everything you’ve tried
The most common reason sleep problems persist despite genuine effort is that the root cause has not been identified. Most parents try a series of fixes — earlier bedtime, later bedtime, different nap, white noise — without a clear understanding of what is actually driving the waking. Without that diagnosis, every change is a guess.
The second reason is inconsistency — not because parents are doing anything wrong, but because when you are exhausted and nothing seems to work, it is impossible to hold a consistent approach for long enough to see whether it is working. Having someone supporting you through the process changes that.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a baby sleep consultant based in London?
Yes — Angelica Videla is a certified baby and toddler sleep consultant based in Highbury, North London. She offers in-person support in North London and remote support for families across London, the UK, and internationally.
How quickly will my baby’s sleep improve?
Most families see initial improvement within 3 to 5 nights. More established patterns — long-standing sleep associations or early morning waking — typically take 1 to 2 weeks to resolve fully.
Do you offer support in languages other than English?
Yes — support is available in English, Spanish, and French.
Is this suitable for breastfeeding families?
Yes — completely. Gentle sleep consulting does not require stopping breastfeeding or dropping night feeds abruptly.
How do I get started?
The free sleep assessment is the starting point. It takes 20 to 30 minutes and gives you honest guidance on what is driving your baby’s sleep issues and what the right next step is.
What areas of London do you cover for home visits?
Home visits are available in North London — Highbury, Islington, Finsbury Park, Stoke Newington, Crouch End, Archway, and surrounding areas. Remote support is available across all of London.