Kaitlin Riggs
Senior Sleep Consultant
New Orleans, La.
Kaitlin joined Sleep Wise Consulting in 2021. As a Senior Sleep Consultant, she is a leader in newborn sleep, as well as a coach to members of the Sleep Wise team. Kaitlin continues to be a highly sought after resource for families seeking a better newborn phase.
Kaitlin’s Experience
Kaitlin’s degree in early childhood education and her thirteen years (and counting!) experience in the classroom teaching pre-school to third grade students has served as a solid foundation for educating families on the intricacies of newborn sleep. She received her certification in pediatric sleep 3 years ago, and has since helped several hundred families successfully resolve their child’s sleeplessness.
By answering questions, offering guidance, and providing invaluable information on safe sleep practices, she removes the guesswork that many new parents face in the first 3 months of their baby’s life. Additionally, babies that complete the newborn program don’t experience common sleep regressions or have a need for formal sleep training.
Kaitlin has extensive experience navigating complications such as reflux, tongue, lip, and cheek ties, torticollis, and hip dysplasia. No matter what the circumstance a family faces, she has a tool kit of strategies that consider a variety of parenting styles so that families can feel confident navigating the newborn phase. Kaitlin is committed to being a trusted resource as parents navigate this stage with confidence.
"After pure exhaustion with my first, and a very tough approach to sleep train that was beyond emotional for myself and for her, I knew I had to do something different with my second. Sleep Wise has such a gentle approach that wasn’t stressful for my little one nor stressful for me."
Tonya, parent of a 3 month old
Kaitlin’s Sleep Story
I prepared for, and envisioned, what life would be like when we welcomed our first daughter, but once she was born, the reality of life with a newborn came as a shock. Her newborn phase felt like a chaotic mix of her crying and me feeling helpless. I knew I couldn’t carry on like this.
After researching baby sleep patterns and trying some new tactics for my daughter, I quickly started to see improvements in her sleep. Equally, as important, was the confidence I now felt in motherhood. When my son was born, the stark contrast between the chaos of my daughter’s newborn stage and the calm confidence of my son’s, was blatant. No guessing, no questions, no confusion, or frustration. Just the confidence that comes with knowledge and a plan.
I know firsthand that the newborn phase actually can be as good as we hope it to be. It is my passion to share my knowledge and wide-ranging experience with other families so that they can meet this moment with confidence, too.
Kaitlin at a Glance
Location/Time Zone
New Orleans, LA / CST
Year Started at Sleep Wise
2021
Credential(s)
Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Specialties
newborns, infants, multiples
my style
understanding, supportive, and determined
Sleep Philosophy
Everyone deserves a good night’s rest consistently.
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