Pediatric Sleep Consultant for Chicago Families
I’m Paola, a certified pediatric sleep consultant (CPSM) based in Skokie. I help Chicago-area families with babies and toddlers from 3 to 36 months sleep through the night, without cry-it-out.
Virtual consultations for families in Chicago and the North Shore:
Chicago · Skokie · Evanston · Wilmette · Winnetka · Niles · Morton Grove · Lincolnwood · Glenview · Northbrook · Park Ridge · Oak Park
Chicago neighborhoods: Lincoln Park · Lakeview · Logan Square · Andersonville · Rogers Park
And everywhere else, because none of this requires me in your house.
What I help Chicago families with
- Frequent night wakings. Babies waking every 1 to 3 hours long after they need to eat. See why a 6-month-old wakes every 2 hours.
- Sleep regressions. The 4-month and 8-month regressions that turn into habits.
- Early morning waking. The 5 a.m. start that Chicago summers make worse. See why toddlers wake at 5 a.m..
- Short naps and nap transitions. 30-minute naps and the 2-to-1 nap transition.
- Night feeds. Dropping night feeds gradually, with your pediatrician’s OK.
- Toddler bedtime battles. Stalling, climbing out, and the transition out of the crib. See how I help toddlers.
Gentle sleep training, not cry-it-out
Every plan is built around your child’s temperament and your family’s comfort level. You stay responsive. We change one thing at a time, and you always know what to do at 2 a.m. Read more about my responsive approach or how to get your baby to sleep without cry-it-out.
Most families see real improvement within 3 to 5 nights and consistent sleep within 2 to 3 weeks. Here is the night-by-night sleep training timeline.
Why a Chicago-area sleep consultant helps
- Same time zone. I’m on Central Time, so when your baby wakes at 9 p.m., I’m awake too.
- Chicago light. Summer sunrise before 5:30 a.m. and dark winter afternoons both shift your baby’s schedule. Your plan accounts for that.
- The clock change. Every fall and spring I prepare local families for daylight saving time before it hits.
- Local referrals. I work alongside Chicago-area doulas, lactation consultants and pediatric providers, and I’ll point you to them when sleep isn’t the real issue.
Why virtual works better for sleep
- I’m available 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., not just for a one-hour visit.
- No stranger in the room changing how your baby settles.
- You get me for two weeks, not two hours.
How it works
- 1. Free 15-minute call. Tell me what’s happening at night. I’ll tell you what I think is going on and which plan fits.
- 2. Strategy call and custom plan. A 60-minute call and a written plan with your schedule, wake windows and bedtime script. See a sample plan.
- 3. Support while you implement. Daily messaging so you’re never guessing on night two.
Packages
- The Sleep Blueprint, $288. Strategy call and custom written plan.
- The Restful Nights Plan, $588. Plan plus 14 days of daily support.
- The VIP Experience, $888. Four weeks of support for more complex situations.
Compare everything on the services page or read what families say.
Chicago families often ask
Do you come to my house?
No. Everything is virtual: video call plus messaging. It’s how you get support at the hours you actually need it.
How much does a baby sleep consultant cost in Chicago?
My packages are $288, $588 and $888, depending on how much support you want while you implement the plan. The discovery call is free.
What ages do you work with?
Babies and toddlers from 3 to 36 months.
Is your sleep training gentle?
Yes. I never use cry-it-out. Plans are responsive and adjusted to your child and your comfort level.
Do you work with families outside Illinois?
Yes, all fifty states. Time zone is never a problem.
Do you offer consultations in Spanish?
Yes.