Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions from parents about sleep coaching.
My sleep coaching is suitable for babies and young children from 0 to 5 years. For the youngest (younger than 4 months), we focus on developing healthy sleep habits, without sleep training. From approximately 4 months, we can start with a more focused sleep program where we work step by step towards better and more independent sleep.
At Slaapridders, we consciously choose a positive and encouraging approach. We don't work with methods where your child has to cry alone for long periods. However, your child may protest briefly against the change - that's normal. I'll help you through this with guidance and confidence.
This varies per child and situation. Some parents notice improvement after just a few days, others need a bit more time. With a clear, tailored sleep plan, you often notice more rest within 2 weeks. Consistency and patience are important here.
The video consult takes place via Google Meet or Microsoft Teams - you choose what works best. Beforehand, you'll receive a questionnaire. For some consult types, I'll also ask you to keep a sleep diary for 2 consecutive days and nights. Please send me the completed questionnaire (and sleep diary, if applicable) at least 3 working days before the consult, so I can review everything calmly and we can get the most out of our conversation.
A sleep plan is always customized and sometimes adjustments are needed. In a Sleep Program, I guide you daily and we can adjust the plan if necessary. After a sleep consult with sleep plan, you can always book an Email Consult for follow-up questions (up to 6 months after your first consult).
If you consciously choose to continue co-sleeping with your child in one bed, that's completely okay. But in that case, my guidance isn't the right match for you. Would you like to transition to a different sleep situation, where your child learns to sleep in their own bed? Then I'll happily guide you step by step towards that change.
You pay when booking your consult through the website. The consult is only scheduled after payment is received. For video consultations, cancellation is possible up to 3 days before the scheduled consult. For an Email Consult, cancellation is possible up to 24 hours before the scheduled consult. No refunds are provided once the first consult has taken place.
Not sure which guidance fits your family best? That's completely normal. Check the services page for a helpful overview, or feel free to send me a message at wiske@slaapridders.be. I'm happy to think along with you.