What makes a good sleep consultant?

A Sleep Training Consultant Should Be Collaborative get more sleep, you will want somebody that you can trust and who has your baby’s best interests in mind. Often, parents want someone who is warm, loving, gentle, and responsive. A lot of parents are hesitant to use “cry it out” for sleep training method.

What is a sleep consultant?

A sleep consultant’s main purpose however is to educate families on sleep hygiene, the biological needs of sleep, safe sleep practices, to review the timing of night/day sleeps while offering support and guidance.

Are sleep consultants worth it?

Sleep coaches are no panacea. Training can fail thanks to inexperienced consultants, parents who don’t follow through or kids who are teething, have a cold, have extra-challenging temperaments or are too young (most experts recommend waiting until baby has reached at least four months old).

What age can you use a sleep consultant?

By the 6-month mark, you will probably have a pretty good handle on whether sleep is going well or not, though you can start working with a sleep consultant much earlier. There is no specific age to work with a sleep consultant, but the earlier you start, the easier it will be.

What qualifications do you need to be a sleep consultant?

There is no degree to become a sleep consultant. I’m often asked by older people what I majored in college to become a sleep consultant. I actually have a degree in elementary education, but you don’t even need a degree to become a sleep consultant. You need certification through a program.

What do baby sleep consultants make?

Pediatric Sleep Consultants earn anywhere from $60-$150/hour and can easily make between $30,000-$150,000 + per year.

How do I become a sleep consultant?

A minimum of 80 hours of program training which includes a combination of 50 hours of instruction and 30 hours of self-study and application. In addition to the 80 hours of program training, a minimum, of 50 hours of practicum hours working with clients that are measurable and assessed.