How does the program work?
Before the Consultation
Look at your calendar and find a time when you have at least 3 weeks of “normal” activity (no vacations, weddings, pediatrician appointments, work schedule changes). Next, figure out a couple of times that you’d be available for the consultation.
Once you know sleep training can fit into your timeline, book your package. You will receive an invoice that should be paid immediately to then schedule your consultation.
Upon completing your invoice and scheduling your consultation, you will receive a questionnaire to complete. This needs to be returned to your consultant at least 2 days before our consultation.
Get everyone on board – your spouse, grandparents, nanny, and anyone else who regularly cares for your little one.
Get excited! Soon, you and your baby or older child will be getting a good night’s sleep!
During the Consultation
We will go over your child’s sleep program and discuss how to approach bedtime, night wakings, and naps.
We will address all of your questions and concerns.
If the consultation is held in your home, your consultant will assess the nursery and provide recommendations to optimize the sleeping environment.
We will discuss the specifics of follow-up support.
We will schedule your first 15-minute follow-up call for the morning after you implement the plan.
After the Consultation
We will make any necessary changes to your child’s nursery that we discussed.
You will have a number of follow-up calls and e-mail support. Your consultant will track your progress and make recommendations based on how things are progressing.
Be sure to write down any questions that you forgot to ask during our consult and send your consultant an e-mail with those.
I’m not located in Chicago. Can you still help me?
Yes, we have worked with parents as far away as Singapore! Although we would love to meet you face-to-face, we can meet via phone, video-conferencing and email. If you reside outside of Chicago area, virtual sleep consulting would be best for you. Click here to learn more.
Will you ask me to let my baby “cry-it-out” (CIO)?
No way! Our definition of the CIO method is when you put your child down awake, shut the door and don’t come back until morning. We wouldn’t feel comfortable using that technique with our own kids and wouldn’t expect you to either. We will teach you The Murray Method, our supportive approach where parents reassure their child while they are learning independent sleep skills.
That said; there will likely be some crying involved. How much? It depends on the child. We wish that they wouldn’t cry, but children typically don’t enjoy learning to fall asleep on their own. They cry to let you know that they want to go back to their old method sleeping. Think of it as “protesting” crying.
The good news is that we will teach you methods to minimize crying and give you tips on how to cope with the anxiety it may cause. Also, it won’t last! At the end of the journey, you and your child will be rewarded with a great night’s sleep.
Am I able to breastfeed and sleep train?
Heck yeah! We are HUGE breastfeeding advocates. Kelly provided breast milk for both of her children and worked at a major breast pump manufacturer for over 5 years. She is also a certified Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, and we have a lactation consultant on our team. Breastfeeding and healthy sleep habits can co-exist. Let us teach you how!
I have heard of sleep training babies, but are you able to work with older children?
Absolutely! Our services are offered for children through age 6. Let’s set up a free evaluation to discuss your older child’s needs. Just click on the 'Book A Discovery Call' button to get started.
My child and I share a room. Is it still possible to teach them healthy sleep habits?
Of course! With some of our team in Chicago and NYC, we are no strangers to tight quarters. As long as the child is sleeping on a separate surface, we can help!
