Preparing for Baby's Sleep: Start Before the Exhaustion Hits
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The Truth Nobody Tells You at Your Baby Shower:
Most new parents spend 6 months exhausted before seeking help.
By then, they’ve already:
- Developed unsustainable sleep habits
- Fought with their partner at 3 AM
- Googled desperately through conflicting advice
- Created problems that take weeks to undo
- Missed out on enjoying their baby’s first months
But what if you could prevent all of that?
Introducing: Prenatal Sleep Education Consultations
Because the Best Time to Learn About Baby Sleep Is When You’re Still Getting Some
This isn’t about sleep training. (Your baby isn’t even here yet!)
This is about preparation. The kind that actually matters when you’re holding a crying newborn at 2 AM and wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into.
What our Educational Consultations Cover:
The Newborn Sleep Reality Check
- What’s actually normal (vs. what Instagram shows you)
- How babies really sleep in the first 12 weeks
- Setting realistic expectations that prevent panic
- Understanding biological sleep needs vs. parent preferences
The Sleep Environment Setup
- Creating an optimal nursery (hint: it’s not about the expensive sound machine)
- Safe sleep guidelines that also promote better rest
- Day vs. night environment strategies
- What you actually need vs. marketing nonsense
The Partner Preparation Protocol
- Having crucial conversations BEFORE exhaustion hits
- Dividing nighttime duties that play to each person’s strengths
- Communication strategies for when you’re both depleted
- Preventing the resentment that destroys relationships
The Feeding-Sleep Connection
- How feeding methods impact sleep (breast, bottle, combo)
- Understanding hunger vs. comfort vs. tiredness
- Setting up feeding patterns that support sleep
- Avoiding the most common feeding-sleep mistakes
The Fourth Trimester Survival Guide
- Week-by-week what to expect
- When to be flexible vs. consistent
- Building gentle routines (not rigid schedules)
- Recognizing sleep windows and tired cues
The Foundation Setting Strategy
- Habits to START that prevent problems
- Habits to AVOID that create sleep disasters
- How to handle well-meaning but terrible advice
- When to call in professional help
“There was a sense of peace when there was not a peep at 8 pm in our house, despite welcoming our new infant. This consultation was magic and we were so much more confident in our parenting.”
-Sarah M., Charlotte, N.C.
Why Educational Consultations Matter
You Can’t Learn This When You’re Exhausted
Once baby arrives and you’re running on 2 hours of broken sleep, your brain literally cannot absorb new information effectively. Learning now, while you’re coherent, means you’ll have the knowledge when you need it.
Prevention Is Easier Than Correction
It takes 5 minutes to create a sleep association. It takes 2-3 weeks to break one. Learning what to avoid from the start saves months of struggle.
Confidence Changes Everything
The difference between “Is this normal?!” panic at 3 AM and “This is exactly what we expected” calm? Education. When you understand what’s happening, you parent from confidence, not fear.
Your Relationship Depends on It
The #1 predictor of relationship satisfaction after baby? Sleep deprivation level. Preparing together now protects your partnership later.
What Makes Our Consultations Different?
We’re Not Just Educators – We’re Parents Who’ve Been There
I’m Courtney Zentz, and I remember being pregnant with my first, thinking I had it all figured out. I ran a successful team of 50 in a Fortune 500 company – how hard could one tiny human be?
Reality hit hard. I was failing, anxious, and so exhausted I wanted to return to work at 4 weeks postpartum just to escape.
That’s why our consultations aren’t just theory – they’re practical, real-world preparation from someone who’s lived through the chaos and found the solutions.
We Address the Whole Picture
Sleep doesn’t exist in isolation. We discuss:
- Postpartum mental health protection
- Relationship preservation strategies
- Household management systems
- Building your support network
- Maintaining your identity while becoming a parent
- Transitioning back to work after maternity leave
We’re Certified in Everything That Matters
- Certified Lactation Counselor
- Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant
- Certified Adult Sleep Consultant
- Certified in Infant Mental Health
- Licensed Postpartum Doula
This means we can answer ALL your questions, not just the sleep ones.
“After meeting with Tiny Transitions and the Expecting Parents Sleep Program, I felt more confident and prepared for what to expect, and how to deal with newborn sleep and the transition home as a first-time mother!”
-Katie W., Lancaster, PA
Give your newborn the gift of sleep…
Motherhood Readiness Program
Education. Support. Guidance.
90 Minute Expecting Parents Consultation
Speak with a Certified Sleep Consultant on the Tiny Transitions team about your new bundle of joy and how to navigate the world of sleep, intake, motherhood and all the things… so you feel empowered and prepared for baby to arrive. In this 90 minute call, we provide a comprehensive understanding of the first 8 weeks and how to build healthy foundations for your newborn from the day they arrive.
Navigating a Newborn Book
Over 40 pages of targeted education, to support you in the overwhelm of a newborn, covering all areas of intake, sleep, and managing days & overnights with balance.
Nursery Assessment
Share with your Certified Sleep Consultant a video of your nursery or bedroom setup, where they review the environment and ensure it’s conducive to great sleep.
2 Follow-Up Coaching Calls
Once your baby arrives, new questions will arise, and we want to ensure we are there for you. Schedule two 60-minute sessions during the first eight weeks to review and discuss new questions around nap timing, intake, bedtime, or overnight sleep, so everyone gets the rest they need to be their best.
Registry Must Have Shopping List
With over 5,000 babies under our belt here at Tiny Transitions, we know what new parents need and what things they miss when they are completing their registry. Our “must have” checklist ensures you are not stuck at 2am without one of the essentials.
Hospital Packing List
We have compiled a list of all the things we as expecting moms and sleep coaches brought in our bags to the hospital.
To ensure you are prepared, we also include…
Stomach Size Chart
The Anti-Colic Diet
Lactation Best Practices
What Parents Say About Our
Educational Consultations
“I cannot emphasize enough how much this changed our experience. While my mom friends were all desperate and exhausted, we felt prepared and confident. Yes, we were tired, but we weren’t lost.”
Rebecca M., first-time mom
“Second baby, completely different experience. Why? Because this time, we knew what we were doing from day one. Worth every penny.”
Thomas K., dad of two
“The partner discussion in session 2 saved our marriage. I’m not exaggerating. We had a plan for nights before they got hard.”
Jessica & Mike D., new parents
Investment Perspective:
Consider This:
Average cost of night doula for 2 months: $8,000-12,000
Cost of relationship therapy after baby: $200/session
Value of 6 months of better sleep: Priceless
Cost of preparation with us: $697
The math is simple. Invest a little now, save thousands (and your sanity) later.
Baby Dressing Guide
2+ Years of Schedules
All Thing Naps Guide
Sleep Regression Busters
Early Wakings Program
Travel Like a Boss Bundle
Who These Consultations Are Perfect For:
✅ First-time parents who want to get it right from the start
✅ Second-time parents who struggled the first time
✅ Type-A planners who prepare for everything important
✅ Couples wanting to protect their relationship through the transition
✅ Anyone who believes knowledge prevents problems
✅ Parents who value their sleep and sanity
These are NOT For You If:
❌ You think “we’ll just figure it out”
❌ You believe struggle is a required part of parenthood
❌ You’re planning to also listen to the unregulated “Certified Sleep Coaches” on Instagram
❌ You want someone to tell you it will all be easy
The Frequently Asked Questions
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When should we schedule our consultation?
Ideally, between 20-32 weeks pregnant. Early enough to plan, late enough to feel relevant.
What if we're having twins?
We customize everything for multiples. (Yes, it’s different. Yes, we’ve got you covered.)
Are You Teach me to Sleep Train a Newborn?
No, this isn’t sleep training a newborn, this course is meant to prepare new parents for the various crucial things that they should understand when welcoming a new baby, to make the transition home from the hospital as easy as possible for everyone.
What If Baby Will Be In My Room?
Can My Partner or Caregiver Attend?
Absolutley, it does take a village.
Breast & Bottle Fed Appropriate
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Can We Record the Sessions?
Yes! Pregnancy brain is real. Recording helps you review later.
What if baby comes early?
What if baby comes early?
Do You Offer Payment Plans?
Yes, we offer payment plans, as well as HSA/FSA cards are checkout. In addition, some insurance carriers will cover this through your medical plans, and we can guide you through that process.