Dream Team Baby

Dream Team Baby is one of New York City's most established infant and toddler sleep consultancies, co-founded by Conner Herman and Kira Ryan in 2007. The practice is distinguished by its multidisciplinary advisory board, which includes a pediatrician, neurologist, lactation consultant, nurse practitioner, psychologist, and behavioral therapist. The co-founders are also authors of the book The Dream Sleeper, which outlines their approach to infant sleep.

Services Offered

• In-home overnight "Stay with Me" package — A consultant stays overnight in your home to guide the process in real time
• In-home half-night "Help Me" package — A consultant present for the first half of the night to model bedtime techniques
• Phone consultations — Hourly remote sessions for families who prefer virtual support
• Speaking engagements and group talks — Educational sessions for parent groups and organizations
• Advisory board–backed plans — Every recommendation vetted by a panel of pediatric and behavioral specialists

Coverage Area

Dream Team Baby serves a wide geographic footprint: Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, North and Central New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester, and Upstate New York for in-home visits. Virtual services are available worldwide.

Who This Practice Is Best For

Parents who want the reassurance of a medically vetted approach. The advisory board model means recommendations are not based on a single consultant's training alone — they are informed by a panel of specialists across multiple disciplines.

Location

Serving families across New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Westchester, with virtual sessions available nationwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the advisory board and how does it affect my plan? Dream Team Baby's advisory board includes specialists in pediatrics, neurology, lactation, psychology, and behavioral therapy. This means the methods used in your plan have been reviewed and informed by multiple clinical perspectives — not just one consultant's training.

What is the difference between the "Stay with Me" and "Help Me" packages? The "Stay with Me" package involves a consultant staying overnight in your home for a full night. The "Help Me" package covers the first portion of the night — typically through the initial bedtime and early evening — before the consultant leaves.

Do they offer virtual-only options? Yes. Hourly phone consultations are available for families who cannot or prefer not to do in-home visits.

What age range do they work with? Dream Team Baby works with infants and toddlers, typically from birth through the toddler years.

Have the founders published any resources? Yes. Conner Herman and Kira Ryan co-authored The Dream Sleeper, which covers their philosophy and methods in detail.