Betteroo mascot
Betteroo
Sleeping baby

Expert Baby Sleep Consultant for $1 a Day

Personal sleep plans for your baby, backed by pediatric sleep experts. Get started in 3 minutes

Based on your age

Saved $1,500! Better than my consultant sessions
24/7 help vs waiting weeks for appointments
Same methods, 1/10th the price
Actually adapts—not just a one-time plan
Wish I'd found this before spending $1,200
Saved $1,500! Better than my consultant sessions
24/7 help vs waiting weeks for appointments
Same methods, 1/10th the price
Actually adapts—not just a one-time plan
Wish I'd found this before spending $1,200

Why parents of 6-12 month olds hire consultants

Your baby CAN sleep—you just need the right plan

Your 6-12 month old wakes multiple times a night. Maybe they fight bedtime. Maybe naps are a disaster. Maybe every sleep regression feels like starting over. You're exhausted. You've tried everything you found online. Nothing works consistently. You're ready to hire a sleep consultant. You're willing to pay $500, $1,000, even $1,500 if it means your baby—and you—finally sleep. Here's what hiring a consultant actually looks like: Initial consultation: $300-500 (one 60-90 minute video call, assessment, one recommended method, written plan) Implementation week: $500-800 (limited email support for 3-5 days, maybe one follow-up call, then you're on your own) Follow-up package: $300-500 (if the first method didn't work, if sleep regresses, if nap transitions happen) Total investment: $1,100-1,800 for 2-3 weeks of active support. Then what happens? 8-month sleep regression hits, nap transition at 12 months, travel disrupts sleep, teething causes setback—you pay again or handle it alone. You've paid $1,500+ for guidance that only covered one 2-week period. Betteroo gives you the same expert guidance for $32/month: same sleep science created by certified pediatric sleep consultants, personalized to YOUR baby's patterns and YOUR parenting style, 24/7 availability, continuous support through regressions, transitions, and setbacks. The difference? Consultants give you one plan, limited support, then you're alone. Betteroo stays with you through every stage, regression, and change. For $1 per day. Not $1,500.

App preview

Backed by experts, Based on science, ‍Priced for real families.

Research institutions

Based on research and data from these leading organizations

As Featured In

FOX NEWSNBC
AP NewsCBSABC News

What 24,000+ Parents Learned About Hiring Sleep Consultants

Before you spend $1,500 on a consultant, here's what you should know:

CONSULTANTS AREN'T MAGIC—THEY USE THE SAME METHODS YOU HAVE ACCESS TO

There's no secret sleep method only consultants know. They use the same evidence-based techniques available in research: Ferber (check and console), extinction, chair method, pick-up-put-down, gradual retreat.

What you're paying for:

  • Assessment of your specific situation
  • Recommendation of which method fits your baby
  • Support during implementation
  • Accountability and troubleshooting

Betteroo provides all of this. The difference? We do it through technology instead of scheduled phone calls, making it available 24/7 for a fraction of the cost.

THE REAL COST OF HIRING A CONSULTANT

Let's break down a realistic scenario:

Your 8-month-old wakes 5 times per night. You hire a consultant:

Month 1:

  • Initial consultation: $400
  • Implementation support package: $600
  • Total: $1,000

It works! Your baby sleeps 10 hours straight. You're thrilled. Money well spent.

Month 2:

  • 9-month sleep regression hits
  • Baby wakes 3x/night again
  • You email consultant: "Is this normal?"
  • Response: "Yes, regressions happen. Stay consistent. Book a follow-up if you need help."
  • You're handling it alone now

Month 3:

  • Starting to walk, sleep disrupted again
  • You're alone again

Month 5:

  • Transitioning from 2 naps to 1
  • Sleep falls apart
  • Book another session: $300

Total spent: $1,300 for support that covered 2 short periods

With Betteroo for the same 5 months:

  • Month 1-5: $32 × 5 = $160
  • Continuous support through regression, walking disruption, nap transition
  • 24/7 access when problems hit
  • Saved: $1,140

CONSULTANTS WORK BUSINESS HOURS. SLEEP PROBLEMS DON'T.

Most sleep emergencies happen at 11pm:

  • Baby won't go down after 2 hours of trying
  • Previously good sleeper suddenly screaming at bedtime
  • Nap schedule imploded today, now bedtime is a disaster

With a consultant:

  • Send an email, hope for response tomorrow
  • Schedule emergency call (additional $200-300)
  • Handle it alone tonight

With Betteroo:

  • Get immediate guidance
  • Troubleshoot in real-time
  • Implement solutions tonight

YOU'RE PAYING FOR ACCOUNTABILITY, NOT INFORMATION

Honest truth: Most parents who hire consultants know what they "should" do. The consultant's value is:

  1. Telling you which method fits YOUR situation
  2. Giving you confidence to stick with it
  3. Troubleshooting when it doesn't work perfectly
  4. Providing accountability

Betteroo does all of this:

  1. Recommends methods based on your baby's age, temperament, your parenting style
  2. Provides step-by-step guidance so you know you're doing it right
  3. Adapts when things don't go according to plan
  4. Tracks your progress to keep you motivated

The accountability comes from the app, not $150/hour phone calls.

WHAT BETTEROO DOES THAT CONSULTANTS DON'T

Continuous Learning: Consultants assess your baby once. Betteroo learns from your baby's actual sleep patterns every day, adjusting recommendations based on what's working.

Grows With Your Baby: Consultant plans are static. A 6-month plan doesn't account for 8-month regression or 12-month nap transition. Betteroo updates automatically as your baby develops.

No Upselling: Consultants often sell packages: $800 bronze, $1,200 silver, $1,600 gold. Betteroo is $32/month with everything included. No tiered packages. No upsells.

Flexibility: Consultants push their preferred methods. If you're uncomfortable with extinction but they primarily use it, tough luck. Betteroo offers multiple approaches—you choose what feels right.

THE MATH: 6 MONTHS OF SLEEP SUPPORT

Hiring Consultants:

  • Initial package (6mo): $1,000
  • 8-month regression follow-up: $300
  • 12-month nap transition help: $300
  • Total: $1,600

Betteroo:

  • $32/month × 6 months = $192
  • Savings: $1,408

WHEN A CONSULTANT MIGHT BE WORTH IT

To be fair, there are cases where private consultants add value:

  • Severe sleep issues requiring medical assessment
  • Special needs requiring customized approaches
  • You really need human phone conversations for accountability
  • Money isn't a concern

For 95% of families:

  • Your baby's sleep issues are common and solvable
  • You need expert methods, not expensive phone calls
  • You'd rather save $1,400 for literally anything else
  • You want support that lasts beyond 2 weeks

Betteroo is built for the 95%.

THE TRUTH ABOUT SLEEP CONSULTANT PACKAGES

Package names are designed to make you spend more:

"Basic" ($800): Plan + 3 days email support → Feels inadequate "Standard" ($1,200): Plan + 5 days support + 1 call → Still feels limited
"Premium" ($1,600): Plan + 2 weeks support + 2 calls → "This is what I need"

They're anchoring you to the premium. You're paying extra for support you might not even need—or enough support for just 2 weeks.

Betteroo: $32/month. Cancel anytime. No pressure to buy more than you need.

WHAT $1,400 IN SAVINGS COULD BUY INSTEAD

  • 5 years of Betteroo access
  • Quality crib mattress + sleep essentials
  • Emergency fund for actual parenting emergencies
  • Literally anything more useful than 3 phone calls

THE BETTEROO ADVANTAGE: BUILT FOR REAL LIFE

Sleep consultants are built for the 1% who can afford $1,500 for 2 weeks of help.

Betteroo is built for everyone else who:

  • Needs expert help but can't justify $1,500
  • Wants support beyond a 2-week window
  • Needs help at 2am, not during business hours
  • Prefers continuous guidance over scattered sessions

Same science. Better delivery. Accessible price.

THE BOTTOM LINE

You don't need to spend $1,500 to solve your baby's sleep. You need:

  1. The right method for your baby's age and temperament
  2. Clear implementation steps
  3. Support when things don't go perfectly
  4. Accountability to stay consistent

Betteroo provides all four. For $1/day.

Save the $1,400. Your baby will sleep either way. Keep the money for what you actually need.

Who we are

We're on a mission to help parents and babies sleep better.

Rachel Rothman

Rachel Rothman

Renowned parenting expert who blends science, empathy and real-world experience as a mom of three

Featured expert onGood Morning America
Ellen Reisel

Ellen Reisel

Developmental psychologist with decades of experience working with children and parents and multidisciplinary teams.

Jennifer Jaye, LCSW

Jennifer Jaye, LCSW

For more than 15 years, Jennifer has helped children and families better understand developmental and sensory differences.

How It Works

1

Take Quiz

Understand your baby's sleep (and how you're surviving)

Our 3-minute quiz covers your baby's patterns AND how you're doing - then builds your plan based on both realities. Your baby's needs + your capacity = realistic solutions.

Get your custom plan

2

Get Personalized Plan

Custom Plan Built for You and Your Baby

Your plan addresses what's happening now: wake-ups, naps, bedtime battles. And when your baby shifts? Your plan shifts too. Life is messy. Your plan accounts for that.

3

Get Yourself Back

Only Sleep Plan that Stays With You

Sleep tools, expert guidance, and daily support - for your baby's sleep AND your recovery. When you're depleted, we adjust. When life's chaotic, we simplify. When you need us, we're here. Baby sleeps. You recover. That's the point.

4.8 based on 24,129 reviews

Relatable content

4.6

Practical application

4.5

Extra resources

4.8

Easy to use

4.7

Course variety

4.8

Parents are saving $1,400+ and getting better results

Testimonial
Lauren and Chris
5.0

Spent $1,000 on a consultant for our 7-month-old. Got one plan, 5 days of email support, then nothing. Betteroo gave us continuous help through the 9-month regression and walking phase for $64 total. Unbelievable.

Testimonial
Maya and James
5.0

My consultant wanted $1,500 upfront. I tried Betteroo for $32 instead. My 8-month-old went from waking 6 times to sleeping 11 hours in 2 weeks. Same methods, fraction of the price.

Testimonial
Danielle and Ryan
5.0

The 24/7 access is game-changing. When our 10-month-old stopped sleeping after learning to stand, we got help at midnight—not 3 days later when a consultant had availability. Worth every penny.

Testimonial
Stephanie and Alex
5.0

Used Betteroo from 6 months to 12 months through sleep training, two regressions, and nap transitions. $192 total vs. the $2,000+ I would've spent on multiple consultant sessions. No brainer.

No more...

Paying $300 per session

Waiting weeks for appointments

$1,500 packages upfront

Limited email support windows

One-size-fits-all approaches

Feeling alone

Join thousands of families who chose expert help at a fair price

24,129

Happy families

$1,200

Saves vs consultants

$1/day

(not $300 per session)

90%

See improvement in 1 week

4.8★

Average rating

Your Questions, Answered

We know hiring a sleep consultant feels like a big investment. Here are honest answers to the questions we hear most.

Betteroo isn't just an app—it's certified sleep consultant expertise delivered through technology. Our plans are created by the same pediatric sleep consultants charging $300-500/hour, then personalized by AI to your specific situation. You get the same quality methods, same evidence-based approaches, plus 24/7 availability instead of scheduled appointments.

Unlike consultants who push their preferred method, Betteroo offers multiple evidence-based approaches. If one doesn't feel right or isn't working, try another—no additional $300 session required. You choose methods that align with your parenting values and your baby's temperament.

Yes—continuous support. Not just 5 days of limited email access. When you hit challenges at 11pm (when most sleep issues happen), get immediate guidance. No waiting until your consultant's next available appointment in 2 weeks. This is where Betteroo actually provides MORE support than traditional consultants.

Betteroo stays with you through every regression. Consultants often say 'stay consistent' and charge $300 for another session if you need more help. With Betteroo, regression guidance is included—8-month, 9-month, 12-month regressions are all covered in your $1/day subscription.

Yes. Whether your baby has reflux, is teething, going through nap transitions, learning to walk, or dealing with separation anxiety—Betteroo provides specific guidance for these situations. The only cases better suited for private consultants are severe medical issues requiring clinical assessment or significant special needs.

Not at all! Six to twelve months is actually ideal for sleep training. Your baby is developmentally ready, understands routines, and can learn new sleep associations. Many parents see faster results at 8-10 months than at 6 months because babies have better comprehension. It's never too late to improve sleep.

Most parents see significant improvements within 3-7 nights, with full results by week 2-3. Timeline depends on your baby's age, method chosen, and consistency. Unlike consultants who give you a plan and leave you alone to implement it, Betteroo provides real-time adjustments if things aren't progressing as expected.

Everything. Personalized sleep plan, multiple method options, continuous plan updates as your baby grows, support through regressions and transitions, progress tracking, and troubleshooting. No tiered packages. No upsells. Just $1/day, cancel anytime.

Yes. Average consultant costs: initial package $1,000, regression follow-up $300, nap transition help $300 = $1,600 total for 6 months of sporadic support. Betteroo: $1/day × 6 months = $180 for continuous support. Savings: $1,520. Use that money for literally anything else your family needs.

Keep your subscription! Betteroo supports toddler sleep too (12-24+ months). Handle the 18-month regression, 2-to-1 nap transition, big kid bed transition, and toddler bedtime battles—all included. Most families continue because ongoing support costs less than a single consultant session.

We offer something better: cancel anytime, no commitments. Try it for one month ($32). If it's not working for you, cancel—no cancellation fees, no questions asked. Most families see enough improvement in week 1 to know it's worth continuing. We're confident you'll love it, but we don't lock you in.

Yes! Every baby can learn to sleep well with the right guidance. Betteroo creates a personalized sleep plan based on your baby's unique patterns, age, and temperament. Our approach combines proven sleep science with gentle, emotionally-attuned coaching that works with your parenting style—not against it. Thousands of parents have seen real improvements in as little as one week.

Many parents notice positive changes within the first 3-5 days, though every baby's timeline is unique. The key is consistency with your personalized plan. Betteroo adapts as you go, celebrating small wins and adjusting when needed. Sustainable sleep changes take time - we'll get there together.

Betteroo goes beyond generic advice. We provide a truly personalized experience that adapts to your baby's sleep patterns in real-time, considers your parenting values, and offers emotional support for the tough moments. Plus, our expert-backed coaching feels like having a sleep consultant in your pocket—at a fraction of the cost.

Absolutely. Betteroo is built on evidence-based sleep science reviewed by pediatric sleep experts, lactation consultants, and child development specialists. We never recommend unsafe sleep practices, and our approach is designed to strengthen your bond with your baby while building healthy sleep habits that last.

Betteroo is designed to adapt to your baby's changing needs—whether it's a growth spurt, teething, or a developmental leap. Our Smart Sleep Schedule adjusts in real-time, and we provide specific guidance for common challenges like sleep regressions, travel, and illness. You're never navigating these tough phases alone.

Not at all! Betteroo offers flexible approaches that align with your comfort level—from gentle, gradual methods to more structured techniques. You choose what feels right for your family, and we guide you through it step by step. There's no one-size-fits-all approach because every family is unique.

Yes! Betteroo works with your current sleep setup and feeding method. Whether you're breastfeeding, formula feeding, or combination feeding—and whether your baby sleeps in a crib, bassinet, or safely co-sleeps—we create a plan that fits your family's lifestyle while helping you reach your sleep goals.

Betteroo is designed for babies from newborn through age 6. Our personalized plans adapt to your child's developmental stage, whether you're navigating newborn sleep patterns, the 4-month regression, or transitioning to one nap. We grow with your family's needs.

CTA background

Stop Overpaying. Start Sleeping Better.

Join 24,000+ parents who chose expert guidance at a fair price. Same methods, better support, $1/day instead of $1,500.

4.8 based on 24,129 reviews