faq's

Will you tell me I have to leave my baby to cry alone in his room?

01.

Nope! I will never tell you that you have to do something that makes you uncomfortable. Leaving your baby to cry without any response is not necessary to teach them self-soothing skills. There are a variety of methods we can use and each will be tailored to what works best for you and your baby. Staying in the room with your baby is definitely an option in most cases.  

“We tried various sleep training methods in the past and had decided that a cry it out plan was not for our family. Jessica’s approach was exactly what we were looking for. She worked with us on what we were comfortable with and displayed a very therapeutic approach to the whole process. Although there were some tears, we never had to let our son cry it out and we were able to gradually and successfully fade away his need for our presence at bedtime and during the night.” 

colleen & NIck, nyc

(parents of a 2 year old boy)

Will I be able to continue overnight feedings with my infant?

02.

Of course! There are ways to incorporate overnight feedings while teaching your baby to self-soothe. Many babies need to eat overnight until around 7-9 months. We will always look to your pediatrician for guidance on night feedings. The feeding schedule may look a little different than before, but we will take your baby’s needs into account while making a plan that is right for you.  

Can I sleep coach my baby while sharing a room?

03.

You can, but it isn’t always advisable. Depending on your baby’s age and temperament, we will discuss what is the best decision for where to sleep coach. Often, it is definitely possible to coach your baby while also sharing a room (or even a bed if that is your goal).

Can you promise me that my child won’t cry during sleep coaching?

04.

Unfortunately, no. Children cry as a way to communicate that they don’t like the changes being made. When you are sleep coaching, you are making changes that your child initially will not be happy about. Even with a gentle method, there will likely be some tears. The difference with the methods I use are that you will be able to respond to your child when he cries.

Is there more than one way to sleep coach?

05.

I offer several methods of sleep coaching for my clients. I don’t use a “one-size-fits-all” approach and will present options for each family. My methodology is holistic and takes into consideration the whole family unit when choosing what approach is best suited for you. The methods I use are proven to be effective and range from offering lots of parental support to very little.