Your Questions, Answered
A calm guide to navigating newborn consulting with confidence.
What consulting services do you offer?
Tiny Toes offers newborn sleep support, pediatric sleep consulting for infants through toddlers, and eco-friendly baby registry curation.
Why choose a Certified Sleep Consultant?
While many people share sleep tips, generic sleep plans, or "hacks" online, choosing a certified professional means your family gets expert, safe, and qualified guidance that is thoughtfully tailored to your baby’s delicate needs.
Do you work with families who follow specific cultural or parenting practices?
We respect diverse parenting styles and collaborate with families to honor their unique values and traditions. We adapt sleep support plans to fit what feels safe and realistic for your home environment. Our goal is to provide warm, non-judgmental guidance that respects your family’s unique journey.
New Parent FAQ
Gentle guidance to help you navigate the early days of parenthood with confidence and professional clarity.
How does the virtual consult work?
Consultations are conducted nationwide via a Google Meet video call. All consultations start with a Free Discovery Call where we discuss your baby’s unique needs, challenges, and goals.Â
When is the best time to start?
Sleep foundations call can be done ahead of baby's arrival or can begin from week one. Sleep Teaching consulting is most effective for babies 5 months and older.
What age ranges do you support?
Tiny Toes provides compassionate support from the newborn stage all the way through early childhood, typically up to age five. We believe in focusing on the first six months however with healthy sleep habits so that hopefully you never have sleep problems to begin with! If you are past this stage however, we are here to help you navigate with warm, expert care for every step of your journey.
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Is sleep teaching support cry-free?
To say there will be zero tears would simply be untrue however our approach focuses on gentle sleep techniques, healthy sleep habits, and creating safe sleep routines that are evidence based and for infants five months and up. We use nurturing methods that minimize distress while supporting restorative rest.
What about Co-Sleeping?
We follow AAP guidelines for safe sleep. If you are struggling with sleep and using bed-sharing out of desperation we are here to help!Â
What about Cry It Out?
We at Tiny Toes, do not believe in Cry It Out (CIO) or any harsh methods or techniques. These techniques do not align with our values. We will never tell you to not pick up and comfort your child during this process. We work with every family's unique wants and needs to establish a customized plan for more independent sleep
When is the best time to start consulting?
We can begin as early as the prenatal stage to prepare for arrival, or any time once your baby is home and you're seeking guidance on sleep foundations and developmental milestones.
What makes our approach different?
Our guidance is rooted in an evidence based and gentle sleep curriculum from a well respected and authored sleep consultant that has trained thousands around the world.Â
Is this the same as "sleep training"?
Not exactly. We like to think of it as sleep teaching. This is a new skill after all. Â We focus on establishing healthy rhythms and environments that respect your baby's development. Our approach is gentle and responsive, tailored to your family's unique dynamics without harsh methods.
Common Questions for Your Calm Journey
When will I see results?
While every baby is unique, most parents notice improvements in settling and sleep hygiene within a week of implementing our tailored routines.
What support is included?
Our consulting includes comprehensive sleep plans, virtual check-ins, and direct messaging support to help you navigate nap transitions and bedtime questions with ease.
Is your consulting gentle?
Absolutely. We follow an evidence-based approach that prioritizes your baby’s biological rhythms and responsive settling techniques that protect your bond.
How do we get started?
The process begins with a free 15-minute discovery call where we discuss your family's needs and determine the best package for your journey.