Courtney
Mommywise Coach
Courtney is an expert baby whisperer—a sympathetic mom who’s experienced just about every new parent challenge. As a trained Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, and Mommywise Sleep Trainer with over ten years of experience, she brings a level of professionalism and care that is apparent in all of her work. Courtney is passionate about instilling confidence in parents so that they can make the parenting choices that feel right for them. When she isn’t helping families sleep, you can find her volunteering at her son’s school, or learning new skills (like ballet and soccer). She’s an exceptionally compassionate human, her laughter is contagious, and you will love having her in your home!
Mommywise saved us!!! When Courtney came to stay with us, our baby was 5 months old and waking every 2-3 hours overnight. I hadn't slept more than 2 consecutive hours or in the same bed as my husband since she was born. I had absolutely no idea what to do because every night was different. We were slaves to the pacifier and overnight feeds, and I was too afraid not to feed her overnight and let her be hungry. I also have little tolerance for crying and felt unable to let her cry on my own, without being sure that she was okay or whether I was doing something wrong.
Enter Courtney. Having Courtney there to closely monitor our baby and reassure us that she was okay the first night gave me all the confidence I needed to sleep train her. My husband and I enjoyed a date night the first night Courtney was with us. On night two (and ever since), our baby slept through the night.
Courtney is an absolute baby expert and baby whisperer. Beyond sleep training, she noticed that when our baby woke at night, she was desperately trying to roll over. To help keep that from distracting her at night, Courtney spent time during the day helping her learn to roll over. She used toys as lures and taught her how to roll over! Once our baby mastered rolling, it was less of a distraction to her at night and she fell back asleep faster on her own. This is something I never would have picked up on myself, and definitely something you can't read in a book. It was this level of personalization that made me feel the money spent was truly a worthwhile investment.
We live in a Brooklyn apartment and I was a bit wary of having someone staying with us for 3 days. But Courtney was an absolute PLEASURE to have around. By the third day I was sad for her to leave.
My sleepless nights feel like another lifetime; looking back, can't even believe I ever lived like that. Courtney left us with a good idea about what to expect in the coming months, as well as tips on how to handle sleep on upcoming vacations and in hotel rooms. Thank you, Courtney and Mommywise, for helping to transform our experience of parenthood and giving us our lives back!!
We're More Than Sleep Trainers for Babies
We’re not just sleep trainers for babies!
We go above and beyond to exceed expectations, help you feel rested and confident, and thrive as a whole family!