Sleep coaching at Poppins is one-on-one, evidence-based, and built around your child. There are two ways to work with us:

30-Minute Mini Session — $50
For a quick question or one specific concern. There's no consultation needed: just book a time and talk one-on-one with a certified pediatric sleep coach about schedules, routines, or your child's sleep environment. You'll leave with tips you can use right away. 

Sleep Training Package — $499
For families ready for a full plan and support while they put it into practice. Every package starts with a free consultation, and the full plan is a one-time $499, not a subscription. Here's how it goes.

Step 1: Book your free consultation. You'll talk one-on-one with a certified pediatric sleep coach. Tell them what's going on, hear how we work, and talk through the range of methods, from gentle approaches to firmer ones. You'll leave the call knowing what a plan for your child would actually look like, whether or not you go ahead. [Book your free call →]

Step 2: Complete your intake questionnaire. An in-depth questionnaire covering your child's routines, developmental stage, sleep environment, feeding, and what you're hoping for. This gives your coach what they need to build a plan that fits your actual life.

Step 3: Strategy call with your coach. Your coach reviews your answers, then schedules a call to fill in the details, align on goals, and settle on the right approach for your child's temperament.

Step 4: Get your personalized plan. A step-by-step plan covering bedtime routines, nap schedules, age-appropriate wake windows, method guidance, and troubleshooting. You'll have time to read it, ask questions, and adjust before anything starts.

Step 5: Pick your start date. You choose when to begin, and your coach makes sure you feel ready for it.

Step 6: Real-time support while you do it. Your coach is available 7am–9pm ET, evenings and weekends included, by messaging or phone. Daily check-ins, same-day guidance, and adjustments as you go. Sleep training doesn't only happen between nine and five, so neither do we.

No. Your child won't be a horrible sleeper if you don't sleep train. Many babies naturally improve sleep as their sleep development matures. Sleep training isn't necessary for every family. It's simply one tool that can help babies learn independent sleep skills when nights or naps are especially challenging. Some children sleep well on their own, while others benefit from more structure. The key is choosing what aligns with your family's needs, values, and your child's temperament.

Not at all. You're not doomed if you wait. Many families feel pressure to sleep train, but there's no "expiration date." You can sleep train an older baby or toddler, and plenty of children learn independent sleep skills later with great success. It's never too late to make gentle changes, and you should only begin when it feels right for your family.

Most experts agree you can start sleep training around 4–6 months, when your baby's sleep cycles mature and they're developmentally ready. Before this age, newborns don't yet have the hormonal rhythms or neurological readiness for structured methods. Every child is different, so look for readiness cues like longer stretches of night sleep and more predictable naps to know when your baby is ready. If you're unsure, a personalized assessment can help guide next steps.

No, sleep training doesn't automatically mean "cry it out," and we're not here to sell you one method dressed up as the only method. Sleep training exists on a spectrum, ranging from gentle approaches with lots of support and parent involvement to firmer methods that offer more space for independent settling. Choosing an approach is highly personalized and depends on your goals, values, your child's age and stage of development, and their unique temperament. Sleep training without "cry it out" is absolutely possible, and your plan can be tailored to what feels right for your family.

Most families see meaningful change within one to two weeks, and many notice the first improvements within a few nights. The exact pace depends on your child's age, temperament, the method you choose, and how consistently the plan can be followed.

Your coach adjusts as you go. The first week is rarely a straight line, and that's expected. Progress usually looks like fewer wakings and faster settling before it looks like a full night.

If your baby is teething or gets sick during sleep training, we recommend pausing. Short-term discomfort can temporarily disrupt sleep, and your baby may need extra comfort. Most families take a break, offer supportive care, and then resume the plan once their baby is feeling better. Sleep training during teething or illness isn't ideal, but you can restart gently; babies typically pick up right where they left off.

Frequent night wakings can be related to sleep schedules, feeding habits, developmental changes, or how a baby falls asleep. A sleep coach helps identify what's driving the wakings and builds a plan to improve sleep.

Absolutely! Poppins' sleep training methods work with your child's feeding schedule so that you can continue to offer your child night feedings as needed and still achieve your sleep training goals.

Transitioning out of co-sleeping takes a thoughtful, gradual approach, not a cold-turkey lock-out. Sleep coaching provides step-by-step strategies to help toddlers sleep independently while maintaining a sense of safety and connection.

Crib climbing is a safety concern and often signals a need for changes in sleep setup or routine. A sleep coach helps assess readiness for a transition to a toddler and creates a safe, age-appropriate plan.

Yes. Early morning wake-ups are often tied to schedule timing, sleep pressure, or environmental factors, rarely just bad luck. Sleep coaching addresses these root causes to help extend sleep in the morning.

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If sleep challenges persist, impact daytime behavior, or leave your family exhausted, that's your sign. Professional sleep support can help. Coaching provides clarity, structure, and ongoing guidance to create lasting change, not just a good night, but a good pattern.

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Instant advice: any time. Ask us something at 3am and you'll get a real answer based on our protocols, guidelines, and evidence-based research.

Medical care: 7am–1am ET / 4am–10pm PT, every day of the year. No appointment, no office hours, no "call back Monday."

Parent coaching: Monday through Friday, business hours. Your coach replies the same business day, or the next business day if you message overnight or on a weekend. Sleep coaching runs 7am–9pm ET including weekends. See Sleep Coaching below.