Are sleep consultants worth it?

[desparate4sleep]

I am desparate to get my 8 month old off me and into her own cot.I have been crying all day today and am at my limit. A sleep consultant I have seen charges £325 for a Skype consultation, a plan and some support calls.

It just seems so so expensive but if it works I would do it. The consultant doesn't use cry it out and doesn't replace one crutch with another so my baby likes to fall asleep breastfeeding but she doesn't replace it with rocking so what does she do?

I have been researching for months and trying different techniques. I understand that it is about consistency so I followed a plan for two weeks, then another for ten days as well as multiple other things.

I have a very determined baby and I really don't see how she could change her sleep habits in 4 days that she claims.

Has anyone used one and would you recommend? Sorry if this post doesn't come across well I am typing with tears streaming down my face.

Thanks - you too!

It does baffle me why people train their baby to only sleep when fed or rocked and then say they don't like this situation

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My twins were always hungry. When they had milk they’d fall asleep. I didn’t train them to only sleep when fed - feeding causes sleeping!

Oh, and you totally can rock two babies all night - as I used to, but with a could of Baby Bjorn bouncers 😂

My twins were awful sleepers. I tried almost everything, except CIO as I refused. They figured it out eventually (but unfortunately that eventually was about 15 months).

Absolutely worth it! One very important advice - to find someone who is qualified and experienced! I think that there are many "sleep consultants" in there that are just using "cry it out"! I didn't know myself who to choose but thanks to my friend ( she went through a few...) I was lucky to find someone exceptional! She recommended me someone who has many years of experience working with children and families, background in psychology and mental health. After having her for two of my babies my first son had very bad reflux and the second one separation anxieties. She helped us greatly! And not only with sleep problems but also with my anxieties and other issues... I'm expecting baby number 3 and genuinely, I'm going to call her again! Every child is different and this time I want to start with good sleep habits, so hopefully I can avoid problems later! I honestly believe that you need to find someone qualified that spend years on training and had good knowledge about child development and sleep science!

For any mum in despair, I would recommend my lovely Daria, her website goodnightmoon.co.uk/ I know she sometimes does free email consultations it's always worth asking! Good luck!

Hi @desparate4sleep just wondering how you got on with this post being over a year old? I have a 6 month old who is refusing to sleep in her cot. She’s currently in bed with me all night and I’m considering paying for a sleep training course.