If your baby or toddler is having trouble sleeping or you want to develop some healthy sleep habits, it can often be difficult to know where to start. As a mom of a toddler, I know that the job of a professional baby sleep consultant is to teach your child the skills they need to sleep well at night and take long, restful naps during the day. 

But what does this mean for you? Do you think hiring a sleep consultant will benefit you and your baby? Why hire a sleep consultant?

You can find a lot of information about co-sleeping for babies. But how do you know if this advice is right for your baby? That`s where the sleep consultant comes in!

Why hire a sleep consultant?

A professional baby sleep consultant teaches the child the skills for better sleep at night and during daytime naps. Find out if hiring a sleep consultant will benefit you and your baby.

5 reasons to hire a sleep consultant

You don't know where to start

Gone are the days when a "village" raised a child.

In today's world, having family nearby is rare, and even if they are close, their parenting ideas may differ from yours. A sleep consultant will create a customized sleep schedule and plan that aligns with your family's needs. Additionally, the sleep consultant will provide you with a simple, step-by-step guide to help you get started with ease.

You want to change a lifelong habit

Maybe your 10-month-old already has strong sleep associations with breastfeeding or bottle, or rocking to sleep but, now you want to make some changes (before you go back to work). These babies may experience a harder time (lasting longer than two to three nights) because they have become so reliant on these "sleep props," making it a habit.

The older the child, the harder it will be for him to change. It helps a lot to have strong support from someone who knows what to expect during this time.

Your child has had a difficult start

Maybe your baby had reflux or colic as a baby, or maybe you have an active and excited baby and don't know what's best for her?

This transition is often difficult for children who have had a difficult start. It helps to have someone around who can answer questions and recommend changes that work best for your child.

All children are unique and this will help you discuss everything for the best possible outcome in the most effective and adaptable way.

You are tired

Parenting can be so tough, and if your baby isn't sleeping well, you probably aren't either. In this situation, it's easy to doubt yourself, get overwhelmed and feel uncomfortable.

It's hard to get motivated, it's hard to start, it's hard to keep going when you're so tired. A sleep consultant can take the guesswork out of the situation with a simple bespoke plan and you also get follow-up support.

It can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks - once your baby starts sleeping, you can too! It is all worth it at the end. Trust me, I have been there.

Support

Whether you want to stay accountable or just want more guidance, it's good to have a support system when making lifestyle choices.

So you hire a personal trainer, nutritionist or join a running group. Change is easier when you have someone to support you, help you and guide you through the process and also when you have someone to answer to is when you are more inclined to stay committed.

All this is done by a sleep consultant. She will answer your questions about the baby and help you see the training through every step of the way. Together with you, she will help the baby sleep at night and great naps during the day.

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For the Love of Sleep...

Divya