Gentle and Respectful Infant Sleep Skills
Maintain and strengthen Your Bond
Sleep Training Questions
After years of serving families as a birth and postpartum doula, I have witnessed the struggle with infant sleep. With all the varied situations and configurations of family I have learned one thing – the effort doesn’t have to be a struggle. I hear so many questions about this topic and these are the top ones I hear from parents.
• How early should I start?
• How will it affect their development?
• How can I sleep train and nurse? Will it disrupt lactation?
• Do I have to night wean?
• Is this a biological approach?
• Will this involve “crying it out”?
My Approach
Crying is the number one concern of parents when making any change in sleep. My method is not a “cry it out” solution. Instead, since crying is inevitable during the transition to better sleep, I teach parents how to calm the cry. My method assures that you and your child maintain and strengthen your bond. The child becomes an active participant in their own solutions and the parent can respond lovingly and consistently as they support their child toward new habits.
Together we will come up with a developmentally sound plan for you and your baby. Plans can include room for attachment based, lactation friendly, shared sleeping space, and any others you want to explore, that will respect both your babies needs and yours. You don’t have to night wean to get great sleep unless you are ready to night wean.
With patience and a commitment of 4 consecutive nights you can get your baby to sleep peacefully.
FIRST STEP: Free 15 minute phone consultation
We start with a 15 minute sleep evaluation phone call to discuss what challenges you are facing with your child’s sleep struggles in more detail. Communication between us is vital, so you are heard and so I get to know you from the very beginning in order to personalize your sleep plan. I will answer any questions you have regarding my sleep training method and packages, and give you the chance to get to know me and determine if we are a good fit.
Right Start Virtual Package
For expectant parent(s) and parent(s) with newborn (0- 14 weeks)- 60 minute virtual consultation
- A comprehensive explanation of sleep science,
- Sleep habits and sleep environment
- Personalized Sleep Plan
- Phone support four-15 minute calls over 2 weeks
- Email support 4 emails over 2 weeks
Sweet Slumbers Virtual Package
For Parents with Baby(15 weeks- 12 months)- Personalized sleep plan
- 15 minute Check in every day of the plan
- Phone support four 15 minute calls over 2 weeks
- Email support 4 emails over 2 weeks
- On-call bedtime support on night 1 from 6-9pm. I’ll be available to you via Facetime or messenger. On-call coaching allows us to see how your baby responds to the methods we are using in real-time and your questions and concerns are addressed quickly instead of waiting until business hours of the following day.
Overnight Deluxe Package
- Why would I use this? Simple, parents have varying needs and sometimes an overnight stay is just what’s needed to help set you on the right track. I am there with you every step of the way… to guide and support you. Sometimes it’s really hard to stay consistent in the middle of the night, and it’s really easy to fall back into previous habits when you are SO exhausted. Whatever the reason, it is important to know you’re not alone! So, what does this include…
- The In-home consult… PLUS
- I come to your home and stay the night coaching and supporting you every step of the way.
- 15 minute Check in every day of the plan
- Phone support four 15 minute calls over 2 weeks
- Email support 4 emails over 2 weeks
- I am involved as much or as little as you need me to be… I work based on your needs and what method you decide to implement to teach your baby to sleep. But, you can know if your baby is up, I am awake with your little one too!
