We had the pleasure of meeting Becky this past summer after the birth of our first daughter. Being a first-time mom has truly been both the most joyful and rewarding
experience, but, it has also been a time filled with lots of doubt and uncertainty. Regardless of the day of the week or time of day, Becky provided our family with constant support. Becky quickly became more to our family than just our daughter’s newborn care specialist; Becky became our friend and part of our family. By the end of our thirteen weeks, Becky had created a personalized schedule for our daughter that included both wake windows and naps, as well as provided our daughter with the skills to self soothe and sleep through the night. To this day, I still turn to Becky for guidance, reassurance, and she is one of the few people that I trust my daughter with. The smile that lights up my daughter’s face when she sees Becky fills my heart with so much gratitude and joy. My family and I highly recommend Becky! We miss having her at our home every night, but we are so excited for Becky to continue doing what she loves and making a difference for more families! - Samantha
I would like to start by saying I wouldn’t do anything differently with my firstborn but would do some things differently with another baby. My husband and I were blessed with a daughter who initially slept—as a breastfeeding infant—through the night (by everyone’s definition) by sustaining 5 to 6 hours of sleep between feedings and as much as 12-13 hours of continuous sleep by three months of age. Somehow teething, vaccinations, and growth spurts led to sleep regressions and the regular habit of cosleeping. I remember during the early days of parenting, reading a warning about rocking a baby to sleep completely before setting her down in her bassinet or crib. At the time, it was so easy, so I didn’t heed the warnings. Next thing I know, we have a 15-month-old who can’t settle down after bedtime, is waking up regularly at night for a 10 p.m. feeding and ending up in our bed every single night. That’s when we called Becky. Becky gave us our initial consult over the phone and a sleep plan via email. She has now coached us separately for both nighttime and naptime sleep. Within three nights (you read that right!), our daughter was sleeping comfortably through the night in her own crib. Most notably, Becky showed us how soothing herself initially to sleep was critical; Becky’s question in our initial discussion was, “How would you like to go to sleep in one location and always wake up in another?” Even if it was feet away, in someone’s arms? Not very much. After becoming proficient at nighttime sleep, we transitioned to naps. Our daughter had never slept for more than 20 minutes in her crib during the day! Every nap had been on my lap, in the car, and rarely on our bed. Again, after a few days, our daughter began sleeping daily in her crib for one healthy, toddler nap. Now our daughter is proudly falling asleep in her own crib for daily naps and at night with very rare intervention from us. My husband and I are regaining stability and intimacy with our own sleep and in our marriage. We have even gone out on a date after she went to bed and had grandparents replicate our bedtime ritual successfully. We are all much happier, better rested, and healthier because of the help from Becky Pfaff. I’d read about many of these strategies, but we’d never been able to implement any of the cry-it-out methods. Becky’s techniques regarding comforting and consoling at very regulated intervals made the sleep training manageable for us. We are, as a family, indebted to the assistance Becky has given us! I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend her for the initial consult, easy-to-follow sleep plan and text/email support during the initial stages of training. Once I understood that it was actually my husband and I who were getting trained, the entire enterprise made sense. ~Michelle
Becky is a total game changer. She’s now helped us with the younger 2 of our 4 kids. After just one 30 min call my life was completely changed. We had a step-by-step plan for getting our 7 month old to sleep through the night. It only took a couple of weeks following her advice and everything fell into place. He went from waking every hour to sleeping 11+ hrs nightly! And anytime we entered a new phase of life (ie sleep regression, growth spurt) I was able to text her questions to which she responded right away. If only I had known about her with our first 2 kids... She’s the best. Very professional, empathetic, realistic and prompt. I can’t recommend Becky enough. -MOLLY
We call Becky "Aunt B" and that about sums up our experience with her. Our boys love her; we love her; she's been a godsend in terms of our boys' development and helping things in our home run smoothly. Aunt B has been a part of our family for almost twelve months now and we look forward to her being around for years to come. Aunt B is the best and we'd recommend her to any family looking for help and wisdom with their little ones! Rob and Rebecca - Parents of twins
Becky Pfaff has been a godsend to our family and mainly me! We went through quite a number of newborn care specialists as my husband, and I are more than a little particular (especially him!). None of the dozens or so women we interviewed/employed was as helpful or as knowledgeable as Becky. We trust her completely with our twins whether it was when we were at the gym, running errands or sleeping in (sleeping is a rare commodity with preemie multiples!). We made it home from the NICU and had some issues such as oxygen and reflux, which Becky handled with ease. The babies love her and smile when they hear her voice. Becky loves her job and it shows. Not only is she an excellent postpartum doula/sleep specialist but also has been my rock (next to my husband) through the whole journey. I did not have much experience with infants but was blessed with two and didn't have a clue how to handle to whole situation. Becky is not only a wealth of information, but she has taught me how to be a better Mom. Our twins are almost sleeping through the night, which may graduate Becky out of our service, but she'll certainly remain part of our family. She is amazing and any family that hires her is very lucky and over time will be pleased they found her.' ~Mary - mother of twins
When we arrived home from the NICU with our preemie twin girls (one on oxygen and one with eating challenges due to a cleft lip and palate), we were totally sleep deprived, entirely clueless, and a tiny bit terrified. Becky came into our home that very first night, and we can remember feeling all that worry melt away, almost instantly. Right from the beginning, we were completely confident leaving our tiny babies in her care. She has a loving, maternal quality about her that not only puts babies at ease, but also moms and dads (and grandmas, too!). And her seemingly limitless knowledge about infant development was-and still is-our best resource as first-time parents. (Your jaw will drop when you see how quickly she can swaddle up and soothe a crying baby.) Flash forward 8 months: We have two happy, well-adjusted children who are total champs at sleeping (Becky had them sleeping through the night at 8 weeks!) and who absolutely beam when Becky walks through the door. We still ask Becky to watch the girls from time to time. It's like she's become part of the family; we can't imagine a month going by without seeing her. Other important qualities Becky has that are worth mentioning: She is always exactly on time. She respectfully follows parents' lead on parenting-but will gladly give well-informed advice if you ask for it. She's got a fantastic, generous laugh- which, when you're exhausted and stressed, really helps lighten the mood. To the point: We enthusiastically endorse Becky Pfaff as a doula. ~Cheryl and Tim, Parents of Twins
We cannot say enough about Becky! We are first time parents of boy/girl twins, and Becky was with us from the beginning… Even before our babies were born, Becky was a tremendous help! Upon my asking, she gave great, practical advice regarding baby gear and products and what we needed one (or two of)! Overall, she went above and beyond to make sure we felt well prepared! On Paper, Becky shines... she has the qualifications, certifications, top notch references, etc., but it is the on-the-job – caring for your newborns where she truly amazes… Becky is a calm and loving presence mixed with absolute competence. She has incredible
dexterity when it comes to feeding, burping, soothing and swaddling...two babies at a time! More than a doula, Becky is a teacher. I will be forever grateful for her advice, patience, suggestions and tips! Her knowledge is limitless, and I can still call her to this day – 7 months later – for advice. Bottom line, I do not know what we would have done without her! She was with us in those early days and was the light in what would have been a constant fog! She enabled us much needed sleep so that we could love on and care for our babies during the day! I have no doubt that WE are better parents today because of Becky. We have amazing 7-month-old babies who nap well, sleep well (7pm – 7am), and wake up happy! -Elena
I narrowed down and interviewed a shortlist of recommended sleep consultants. Ultimately, I hired someone else, only because she had availability for overnights and sadly, Becky was all booked. Very long story short, the Consultant I hired was awful and for 3 weeks, my baby girl was severely sleep deprived following her plan. During this time, I reached out to Becky because she offered support if I had any questions (even though I didn't hire her). Becky was so supportive and informative - even though I didn't hire her! A clear sign of someone who loves and is passionate about what they do. After 3 long weeks, I split ways with my initial sleep consultant and hired Becky. She is nothing short of AMAZING. We went from co-sleeping and nursing all night, to my baby girl sleeping through the night, in her own crib, in her own room. While every single nap took place in the Ergo, they now happen in the crib without a fuss. I cannot say it enough times - BECKY PFAFF is AMAZING Here's the thing. There are lots of consultants that provide results BUT deciding to "sleep train" your baby is not a decision that comes easily. I know I was so ambivalent, concerned and anxious about all of it. The reason Becky was so great was because she is warm, extremely supportive and she never pushes. She conforms to your comfort level and your baby. Most importantly, she is responsive and incredibly available. She is the warm hug you need during this process. A good night's sleep is priceless. I truly feel Becky is unique and you will never regret your decision. ~Anonymous
About a month ago I asked for referrals for a Sleep Consultant for my then 7-month-old Baby Girl. I hired someone that a Boulder Rockin’ Mom had recommended because, by process of elimination, she had the availability for overnights. Very long story short, she was awful and for 3 weeks, my baby girl was severely sleep deprived following her plan. During this time, I reached out to Becky Pfaff because she offered to help out if I had any questions. I would have hired Becky, but she was booked for overnights for the next 7 months. Regardless, Becky gave me some advice and support even though she knew I had to go with someone else. We ended up firing the first Consultant and hiring Becky. She is nothing short of AMAZING. Last night, for the first time in 8+ months, my baby girl slept through the night. While every nap was in the Ergo, they now take place in the crib. I cannot say it enough times Becky Pfaff is AMAZING. I’m happy to share my experience if you are considering “sleep training” or are severely sleep deprived as I was for over 7 months. A good night’s sleep is priceless. ~Anonymous
Becky was an absolute lifesaver for our family. Her support was empowering and her advice made sense. For us, we needed remote support via phone calls and texts, and she was more than willing and so helpful! I read articles on the internet and even reached out to our doctor’s office for sleep support, but Becky was the one able to help us meet our child’s individual needs. Every baby is different and “one size fits” all solutions just didn't work for us. Becky listened to what we needed and was able to implement a successful plan for our baby. If you are a parent struggling with a baby or child who is not sleeping well, reach out to Becky. You will be so grateful you did! -Dawn
We didn't call Becky until our baby was 14 months old and was still waking up multiple times a night and impossible to put down. She SAVED us, helped me get over my misconceptions and fears about sleep training (I don't think I could have done it with just a book and not the hand-on support she offers) and we were all so much happier immediately, including baby who no longer yawned all day long. He slept through the night for the first time in 3 days with her plan and has almost every night since. Becky was a lifesaver for our family! -Greta
Becky is amazing! She has been by our side since we brought our twins home from the NICU. She was with us the first 5 weeks we were home and we really wished we had hired her for longer! She has been so kind to continue to help us even now, 3 plus years later. If I have any sleep questions, I text Becky and she always has some ideas for us. She even came over, 8 months later and helped me draw up a plan to wean the children from night feedings, which went very smoothly. Our kids are excellent sleepers, and I attribute this to the experience and teachings of Becky. We are a happier family because of her! -Lia
It’s hard to put into words what Becky has done for us as parents and for our boy/girl twins. We found Becky when searching for advice before they were born and we were fortunate to have her consult with us as well as do overnight care. We can’t say enough about Becky and how she has made us better parents and helped guide us to having happy babies who sleep through the night and in doing so, happy parents who can also get some much-needed sleep! She’s infinity knowledgeable, supportive, encouraging, funny (seriously, she brought a light heartedness we loved) and caring. When we first spoke with Becky it was obvious that a) she knew what she was talking about and we could trust her and b) I needed more paper to take down all of the invaluable advice she was giving! Becky prepared us prior to the birth, advised us during each phase, and provided a calming presence in a chaotic new time in our lives. With all of that said, though, I think the best gift Becky gives you is the confidence that you can do it and that you’re doing a great job. Every time Becky would leave our house, she’d leave us with a path forward that we were confident in. We plan to continue getting advice from Becky as well as have her do overnight care for our future children (because of Becky, our twins consistently sleep 7pm-6am starting at 2.5 months) - we couldn’t do it without her! -S&S