Sleepytime by Lisa

Sleepytime by Lisa is led by Lisa Rietzke, RN, BSN — a registered nurse and certified child sleep consultant who serves families in both the Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan areas. Lisa's clinical nursing background means she evaluates sleep challenges through a medical lens first, checking for health factors that might be contributing to disrupted sleep before building a behavioral plan.

Services Offered

• Baby sleep consulting — Evidence-based plans for infants 4 months and older, informed by nursing science
• Toddler sleep support — Addressing bedtime resistance, night wakings, early mornings, and nap refusal
• Night nurse services — Overnight in-home support where Lisa provides direct care while parents rest
• Virtual coaching — Remote sessions available for families outside the Chicago and Milwaukee metro areas
• Gentle, sustainable methods — Plans designed for long-term success, not just short-term fixes

Approach

Lisa begins every engagement with a clinical assessment mindset. She considers feeding adequacy, growth patterns, health history, and medication effects before attributing sleep issues to purely behavioral causes. This medical-first screening catches issues that non-clinical consultants might miss — and ensures that behavioral interventions are built on a solid health foundation.

Who This Practice Is Best For

Medically minded parents who want the reassurance of working with a registered nurse. The night nurse service is also a strong option for families who need immediate overnight relief while a longer-term plan is being developed.

Location

Serving families in Chicago and Milwaukee, with virtual sessions available more broadly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What nursing credentials does Lisa hold? Lisa is a registered nurse (RN) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). She is also a certified child sleep consultant.

What is the night nurse service? Lisa provides overnight in-home care, allowing parents to sleep while she handles night feeds and wakings. This can be a standalone service or paired with a sleep consulting engagement.

Does she serve both Chicago and Milwaukee? Yes. Lisa's practice covers both metro areas for in-person visits. Virtual coaching is available for families further away.

How does her nursing background affect the sleep plan? Lisa evaluates health factors — feeding adequacy, growth, reflux, illness, medications — before building a behavioral plan. This medical screening ensures that any underlying health contributors are identified and addressed.

What ages does Sleepytime work with? Lisa works with babies (4 months and older) and toddlers, covering the core age range for pediatric sleep consulting.