Consultants specializing in "Gentle Methods"

Judy Hardy is a CACHE-certified Advanced Newborn Care Specialist based in Knoxville, TN, with over 4,000 hours of hands-on newborn care experience. She provides overnight, 24/7, rotational, and travel newborn care, helping families establish healthy feeding and sleep schedules using only gentle, responsive methods — no cry-it-out. Judy works with singletons, multiples, and premature babies through their first 12 to 16 weeks.

Missy Yandow is a certified pediatric sleep consultant through the Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting, with a background in early childhood education and child life psychology. She serves Rochester, NY and surrounding areas with both virtual and in-home consultations, specializing in newborns through preschoolers. Her approach balances building independent sleep skills with maintaining a secure parent-child attachment.

Maternal Moments Doula Service, led by Chloe Kelley, offers pediatric sleep consulting alongside its broader birth and postpartum doula services in Little Rock. The team creates personalized sleep plans using gentle, evidence-based techniques that avoid forced cry-it-out methods, tailoring each plan to the child's age and temperament. They provide ongoing follow-up support to help families navigate night wakings, early rising, nap transitions, and the shift from co-sleeping to independent sleep.

A to Zzz Sleep Solutions is a Texas-based pediatric sleep consulting practice offering support at every stage — from prenatal preparation through school-age sleep concerns. Consultant Richelle creates individualized plans tailored to each child's needs, coaching families with confidence-building guidance so parents feel equipped long after the program ends. The practice serves families locally and nationwide.

Rachel is a certified pediatric sleep consultant based in Portland who serves families across the United States. She creates detailed, customized sleep plans and backs them up with two weeks of unlimited phone, text, and email support. Her services range from newborn sleep packages to Ask Me Anything calls for parents dealing with minor sleep hiccups.

Jessica Schaffer is a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified sleep consultant (Family Sleep Institute) who works with families from her Boulder playroom and remotely nationwide. She specializes in children ages 4 months to 10 years, weaving attachment theory and Synergetic Play Therapy into her sleep support approach. Her practice uniquely addresses not just sleep, but the anxiety and relational dynamics that often underlie it.

Paige LeGault and Lindsey offer gentle sleep consulting through Parenting Practice of Colorado, helping families develop independent sleep skills with minimal tears. They provide custom sleep plans and in-home or virtual consultations for children from birth through preschool age, alongside behavioral support and postpartum resources. Their programs include ongoing support via sleep logs, messaging, and follow-up coaching throughout the entire plan.

Katie Gutierrez is a San Antonio-based Certified Baby and Toddler Sleep Consultant with a Master's in Education and over 500 families helped. Her holistic approach goes beyond sleep training methods to address the full picture of a family's wellbeing, and she actively supports breastfeeding and bed-sharing families without judgment. She offers virtual consultations and multi-week support packages.

Baby & Roost was founded by Lacey Crandall, a Certified Newborn Care Specialist based in Annapolis, Maryland, serving families throughout the MD and DC areas. The company distinguishes itself by guaranteeing fully awake-care-only shifts, meaning specialists remain awake the entire shift to tend to feeding, changing, and resettling. Services include overnight newborn care, sleep coaching consultations, and pre- and post-arrival in-home planning sessions.

Founded by Mandy Owens, a Registered Nurse who previously worked at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Your Baby Consultant offers overnight newborn care, baby sleep training, and breastfeeding consultations in Annapolis. Mandy holds certifications as a Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Baby Planner, and Lamaze Childbirth Educator. Their approach centers on gentle, education-based solutions delivered by credentialed nurses who support families through the earliest and most demanding stages of parenthood.

Becky Remley is a certified pediatric sleep consultant trained through the Sleep Sense program and a member of the North Colorado Doula Association. She takes a gentle, holistic approach—never cry-it-out—and creates customized sleep plans for newborns through age 5. Becky offers one-on-one support via phone, email, and text and works with families in Boulder, Fort Collins, Denver, and nationwide through virtual consulting.

Megan Wysong is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and postpartum doula affiliated with The Womb Room, offering virtual sleep coaching to families in Maryland and beyond. With over 20 years of experience in Maternal and Child Health, she uses gentle, responsive, and developmentally appropriate methods that support attachment rather than abandoning children to self-soothe. Her specialty includes fourth trimester support, sleep regressions, nap training, and guiding families of children aged 4 months through 6 years.

Kristine Petterson brings over a decade of teaching experience alongside training as a Birth Doula, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga instructor, and Certified Sleep Consultant. She offers individualized sleep plans, a newborn 8-week coaching program, and ongoing follow-up support for infants and toddlers in Portland and Seattle. Her Mindful Parenting Revolution approach emphasizes nurturing healthy sleep skills from the earliest weeks.

Arkansas Doulas employs a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant (Meagan) who meets families without judgment to craft personalized sleep plans for children ages 3 months to 4 years. Their approach is deliberately flexible, honoring each family's values rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method, and they offer a free 15-minute discovery call to get started. For the youngest newborns (0–11 weeks), they provide a dedicated 'Ask Me Anything' phone consultation to help parents establish healthy sleep foundations early, with an IBCLC on staff to support breastfeeding families.

Lauren Olson is a certified baby and toddler sleep consultant in Portland who holds multiple certifications including infant and toddler sleep, SIDS awareness, and eco-friendly practices. Her proprietary three-step sleep shaping system is designed to build independent sleep habits without cry-it-out methods, including her Wink-a-Sleep technique for weaning from the breast, bottle, or pacifier. She serves children ages 0 to 6 through one-on-one consultations, a video course, and free downloadable resources.

Founded by Gaby Wentworth, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Rockabye Rockies brings a whole-family wellness perspective to pediatric sleep consulting. The team—which also includes a certified lactation counselor and postpartum doula—offers customized in-home, phone, and video consultations for children ages 0 to 6. They are regularly featured in publications like Healthline, Colorado Parent, and 9News.

Amber is a CAPPA-certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Newborn Care Specialist, and Holistic Infant Sleep Coach with over 10 years of experience supporting new families. She specializes in overnight newborn care and personalized sleep education, using gentle and responsive methods — never cry-it-out. Her approach is tailored to each family's unique situation, helping parents build confidence and establish sustainable sleep routines from the start.

Suite Sleep Co is run by Jamesa Bailey, a Certified Infant and Toddler Sleep Consultant trained through the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management, serving the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area including Annapolis. Jamesa offers tiered packages covering newborn foundations (0–12 weeks), infant sleep support (4–17 months), and toddler plans (18 months–3 years), with a focus on wake windows, nap scheduling, co-sleeping transitions, and sleep regressions. Her approach is grounded in practical, family-centered strategies that prioritize sustainable routines over rigid methods.

Hilliary Giglio was personally mentored by Dana Obleman, founder of the Sleep Sense program, and applies that training to help families with children from newborn through school age. Tranquil Beginnings offers virtual and in-home consultations, small-group sleep seminars, and limited overnight support. Hilliary's approach focuses on sustainable, family-centered solutions that reduce stress for both parents and children.

NOVA Birth Partners is a comprehensive perinatal support company that explicitly covers Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and Baltimore through its pediatric sleep consulting services. Their sleep program pairs Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultants with Registered Nurse Care Managers and Certified Doulas to create fully customized, step-by-step sleep plans. The practice takes a firmly gentle approach and will never ask families to use cry-it-out methods.

Birthing Stone is a Portland-area postpartum doula team uniquely cross-trained as Newborn Care Specialists and certified baby sleep coaches, making them a comprehensive resource from birth through sleep training. For babies four months and older, they provide fully customized in-home sleep training packages that can include up to three full days and nights of hands-on support. Their approach adapts in real time to the baby's temperament and the family's goals, offering a level of continuity that remote consulting alone cannot match.

Joya is a certified Gentle Sleep Coach trained through The Sleep Lady program, as well as a Postpartum Doula Specialist, serving DC, Maryland, and Virginia including the Annapolis area. Her "connected model" philosophy keeps separation to a minimum throughout the sleep learning process, making it well-suited for families seeking attachment-friendly alternatives to cry-it-out training. She works with babies from newborn through toddler age and offers worldwide virtual services alongside in-person consultations.

Karoline Babaian is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and founder of The Sleep Nest, specializing in newborns (0–11 weeks), infants (12 weeks–23 months), and toddlers. She developed her expertise after navigating her own firstborn's sleep struggles, and now delivers fully customized sleep plans with one-on-one coaching support. Services range from DIY guides to comprehensive coaching packages, including extended post-training support for regressions.

Alex is a San Antonio-based Certified Infant and Toddler Sleep Consultant trained through the Pediatric Sleep Academy. Her approach is grounded in sleep science — educating families on wake windows, hormonal cues, and age-appropriate schedules to eliminate guesswork. Drawing on her experience sleep-training her own two sons, she offers personalized packages along with free discovery calls.

Kimberly Rogers of Sleeping Well Consulting has specialized training in infant mental health and maternal mental health, setting her apart from consultants focused purely on schedules and methods. She helps families in Portland and beyond build healthy sleep habits for babies, toddlers, and older children with an emphasis on low-stress transitions. Her services are available both locally and worldwide through virtual consultations.

Christine Stevens is a Certified Lactation Counselor, Postpartum Doula, and member of the IACSC who serves Annapolis and the broader Maryland region with personalized sleep coaching. Her philosophy avoids cry-it-out techniques, instead using gentle behavioral strategies that are tailored to each family's parenting style and values. She works with clients from newborn age through 11 years, as well as adults, with worldwide virtual consultations available.

A pediatric sleep and nutrition scientist in San Diego with 5+ years studying the science of pediatric sleep and biological rhythms, using gentle and responsive methods without cry-it-out.

A Dallas-based professional sleep coach offering online consulting for babies, toddlers, and older children, with a complimentary 30-minute sleep evaluation to start.

A San Antonio–based infant and toddler sleep consultant offering personalized coaching to help families establish healthy, sustainable sleep habits.

A certified sleep consultant, experienced doula, and mother of three offering gentle, science-backed sleep coaching with optional 1, 3, or 5-night in-home overnight support in the Tampa Bay area.

A Brooklyn-based sleep consultant offering individualized programs for babies and toddlers, with additional expertise in potty training readiness.

A certified Sleep Sense consultant based in Glendale, CA, offering personalized baby and toddler sleep coaching with a free 15-minute introductory call.

A certified child sleep consultant and mindful parenting specialist offering evidence-based sleep plans and parenting strategies designed to foster healthier, happier children.

An Orlando-based sleep consulting practice for babies and toddlers, helping families restore energy and household harmony through healthy sleep habits.

Led by Katie Kuncho, a certified pediatric sleep consultant in Jacksonville offering gentle, effective sleep solutions for newborns, infants, and toddlers.

A Nashville sleep consultant with a degree in elementary education and over 500 families coached one-on-one, using parent-present methods for newborns through age 8.