SEPTEMBER 2026 · 5 NEW ORLEANS SLEEP CONSULTANTS · CHECKED ONE BY ONE
Baby Sleep Consultants in New Orleans
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Amy Willson
Louisiana Baby Company · New Orleans, LA
Amy Willson is a birth and postpartum doula and childbirth educator, and the owner of Louisiana Baby Company. The practice's…The only in-home, stay-with-you sleep option in the New Orleans directory: a doula agency where a Mommywise-certified coach moves in for two to three days,…
Michelle Davis
Sleep Wise Consulting · New Orleans, LA
Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant with Sleep Wise Consulting.Born and raised in New Orleans, offering 1:1 virtual sleep help for children of all ages through the Sleep Wise network , the option for a family that wants a…
Sarah D. Nagar
A Little Sleep · New Orleans, LA
Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Institute of Pediatric Sleep & Parenting — she also styles herself Certified Pediatric…The most completely priced independent practice in the New Orleans directory , a three-tier menu from a one-hour session to a fourteen-day full-support package…
Dr. Nilong Vyas
Sleepless in NOLA · Gretna, LA
Board-certified pediatrician. Master's in Public Health from Tulane University and a Medical Doctorate from LSU Medical SchoolThe only board-certified paediatrician in this directory, and the one who came to sleep consulting from inside a New Orleans paediatric practice , she…
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Try the 3-min screenKaitlin Riggs
Sleep Wise Consulting · New Orleans, LA
Senior Sleep Consultant with Sleep Wise Consulting, certified in pediatric sleepThe most experienced Sleep Wise consultant based in New Orleans and the one to go to for the newborn window specifically; she also runs the 'NOLA Pediatric…
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Jefferson Parish & the West Bank sleep consultants (1)
- Dr. Nilong Vyas Sleepless in NOLA · Gretna, LA
New Orleans (Orleans Parish) sleep consultants (4)
- Amy Willson Louisiana Baby Company · New Orleans, LA
- Kaitlin Riggs Sleep Wise Consulting · New Orleans, LA
- Michelle Davis Sleep Wise Consulting · New Orleans, LA
- Sarah D. Nagar A Little Sleep · New Orleans, LA
How New Orleans parents pick a consultant
- Where they trained matters. Sleep consulting is unlicensed, so the program is the closest thing to a credential. The well-known ones are Family Sleep Institute, IPSP, Cradle Coach Academy, and Sleep Sense. RNs and IBCLCs who added sleep training also count.
- Format follows your situation. Most New Orleans consultants now offer virtual visits at lower price points. In-home and overnight packages cost considerably more. Choose in-home for complex situations like twins, reflux, or special needs, or simply if you learn better hands-on.
- Methodology fit. Some practitioners run a gentle and responsive style, others run more structured programs like Sleep Sense or Cradle Coach. Two paragraphs on a consultant’s site is usually enough to tell which camp they’re in.
- Insurance and cost. Sleep consulting is rarely covered by insurance. Plan for $300 to $1,500 for a structured virtual package, several thousand for full overnight in-home support.
- Read recent reviews. Five recent Yelp, Google, or Instagram reviews tells you a lot. Look for parents whose situation sounds like yours: same age, same sleep issue, same parenting style.
When you might not need a consultant yet
Babies under 4 months are still building their circadian rhythm, and most “sleep problems” before that point sort themselves out. If your baby is younger than 4 months and feeding is going well, a postpartum doula or lactation consultant may be the better starting point. The free Betteroo screen can help you decide whether your situation is age-appropriate before you book a paid call.
Common questions New Orleans parents ask
How much does a New Orleans sleep consultant cost?
Virtual packages from New Orleans sleep consultants usually land between $300 and $1,500. In-home day visits start around $500 to $800 per session. Overnight Newborn Care Specialists and full postpartum agencies run $4,000 to $12,000 depending on the length of the package. Premium and high-cost-of-living neighborhoods tend to sit at the top of the range.
Are New Orleans sleep consultants regulated or licensed?
No. “Sleep consultant” is not a licensed role, and the older term “sleep coach” isn’t either. The certifying program is the closest thing. Family Sleep Institute, IPSP, Cradle Coach Academy, Sleep Sense, and the Gentle Sleep Coach program by Kim West are the most common. Several New Orleans consultants are also licensed clinicians (LCSW, MFT, RN, IBCLC) who added sleep training to their existing scope.
What’s the youngest age a New Orleans sleep consultant will work with?
Most structured sleep training starts at 4 to 6 months. For 0 to 4-month support, look for Newborn Care Specialists or Postpartum Doulas. That’s the New Orleans market for “newborn sleep shaping” rather than sleep training. Several consultants on this page (the newborn-specialist coaches in this directory) specialize in the newborn window.
Do most New Orleans sleep consultants offer virtual support?
Yes. Almost every New Orleans consultant now runs at least a virtual track over Zoom, with text or voice follow-up over one to two weeks. Several (the virtual-first practitioners in this directory) work primarily virtually and serve clients far beyond New Orleans. Filter the directory by “Virtual” if that’s the format you want.
How is a sleep consultant different from a postpartum doula?
A postpartum doula supports the whole family in the first weeks: feeding, recovery, light housework, overnight care, sometimes sleep shaping. A sleep consultant is narrower. They build a sleep plan, walk you through it, and follow up. many practitioners in this directory wear both hats. If you also want broader postpartum help, hire someone with both credentials.
Can I trust the consultants in this directory?
Every entry here was independently checked against the consultant’s own website, Yelp profile, and where applicable the certifying body’s graduate registry (FSI, IPSP, Cradle Coach, Sleep Sense). Listings where we couldn’t confirm a key claim were removed before this page went live. We re-check monthly. If you spot something stale, email hello@betteroo.ai.
How we checked this directory
Every consultant was checked against their own website, Yelp profile, and where applicable the certifying body’s graduate directory (Family Sleep Institute, IPSP, Cradle Coach Academy, Sleep Sense, Gentle Sleep Coach). We re-check monthly. A representative sample of our sources:
- Amy Willson · https://louisianababycompany.com/sleep-coaching
- Dr. Nilong Vyas · https://www.sleeplessinnola.com/
- Kaitlin Riggs · https://sleepwiseconsulting.com/consultants/kaitlin-riggs/
- Michelle Davis · https://sleepwiseconsulting.com/consultants/michelle-davis/
- Sarah D. Nagar · https://www.alittlesleep.com/
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