Video Testimonals

Mom Julie from Doha, Qatar         Video

Mom Laura from Vancouver, B.C.      Video  

Mom Sabrina from Burlington, Ontario.     Video

Written Testimonals  

    Debbie changed our lives! Our son Michael was 4.5 months and woke up multiple times during the night, and would only nap in the swing. We kept waiting for him to “sleep through the night” and all of our friends with babies similar age and younger were sleeping straight, I didn’t know what we were doing wrong. The sleep deprivation was making us miserable and not able to enjoy our new son, and he was not a happy baby either, we all had huge bags under our eyes. Debbie changed that in 3 days! We saw positive results the first day, and he was sleeping 11 hours straight at night and 3 great naps in his crib by day 3. She also taught us strategies if we were on the go that work! She not only helped us with sleeping, but also with feedings and overall strategies to have a happy baby. I would highly recommend Debbie and will forever be grateful to her.Thank youMaria A.

                         Like many new parents, we indulged our baby by rocking and soothing our son to sleep, and thus allowing our baby to develop some bad sleep habits. Our ten month old was not able to be put in the crib awake and settle himself to sleep. He would take his daytime naps on our bed with mommy and cry whenever we would try to put him in the crib during the day. In addition to this challenge, we were putting him to bed in the evening between 7:00-7:30 p.m. and he was waking up at 5:00 a.m. which was way too early for our day to start. Thanks to Debbie’s fabulous advice and expertise, we can now put our son in the crib awake and expect within a couple of minutes that he will be fast asleep. By following Debbie’s scheduled program our son has learned to self –soothe himself, and has ultimately become a better sleeper. Not only is his morning rise time now between 6:15-6:45 a.m., but he appears to be showing us that he wants to go into his crib by pointing and motioning towards it. It’s amazing that after only three or four days, our son’s schedule and habits changed! We are so thankful for Debbie’s kind demeanor, pleasant voice, and of course, her attention, support, and understanding of our son’s needs. As much as our son has gained positive sleep habits, we as parents, have also gained knowledge and understanding of sleep patterns and the importance of good sleep. We would definitely recommend Debbie to other parents experiencing sleep issues. There is no question that Debbie’s plan works and we are definitely looking forward to using Debbie’s method much sooner with our second child! Thanks so much Debbie!!!!! Audrey and Simon

   Our experience with Debbie of Precious Moments Doula was incredible!! We hired Debbie when my daughter was 10 weeks old to help get her sleeping through the night and to help with her nap issues as she was continually waking 45 minutes into her naps. After reading numerous sleep books, sleep blogs, etc. I had gotten myself thoroughly confused and was not sure what to do. Debbie made subtle changes to our schedule, changes to our feed schedule and guided us through every step of the sleep nurturing process to help get our daughter and us the sleep we needed! In a few days she was sleeping 11 hours a night and no more 45 minute naps! She is taking two 2 hour naps plus a 1 hours nap each day! She is well rested and happy and we are well rested and able to take care of her and our 2 1/2 year old daughter without being exhausted! Debbie was only a phone call or email away and made the entire process so stress free. By the end of our time together, I put all of my sleep training books away! Thank you so much for all of your patience, guidance, and amazing advice. Thank-you so much Debbie!!Sonia & Mike and Ava

   My daughter was a great sleeper until she turned 7 months. We were up some nights every hour and sometimes for hours at a time. Something needed to change as it was starting to affect mine and my husband's health and our relationship. We tried to work on sleep training our daughter on our own after reading and speaking to others but it still wasn't enough. We are so grateful that we called and hired Debbie. Debbie gave us a routine to follow which really helped. It was great that Debbie was always available either by phone, text or email. It made sleep training my daughter less stressful and easier. After three days, my daughter was sleeping through the night and taking two long naps. Calling Debbie was the best thing we ever did. We are finally getting sleep!Heather R and Serena

 My husband and I would just like to thank you for all of your help with our son. Before your help he was sleeping in our bed only and would wake 4-5 times a night and the only thing that would put him back to sleep would be if I nursed him. He would also only take 40 minute naps throughout the day. After reading your manual, which we found very easy to read and to follow, he now sleeps 11 hours straight at night and has two 2 hour naps a day. It took less then 3 days for his new routine. You truly are a miracle worker. I would recommend your manual to anyone who wants to read and do it yourself. Thanks again. Stephenie Turnbull

   Zoe was sleep trained at 6 months old and soon became the textbook sleeper (2 naps a day that lasted 2 hrs, 11 hrs at night, and able to self soothe). I had it really easy until at 9 months of age we took Zoe overseas for a family vacation, where unfortunately we had to co-sleep with her for 2 weeks. Upon our return Zoe refused to sleep in her crib, would not self soothe, constantly woke up in the middle of the night, and her naps became non-existent. Everyone said that it was "just a phase" and that she would return back to normal with time. I waited it out, but Zoe showed no signs of improvement and if anything, it left me exhausted, cranky, and because I was so tired, it made me less attentive as a mother. I tried my old sleep training techniques that I had used before, but none of them worked as Zoe was now much more mobile and aware of her surroundings. I turned to Debbie in desperation to get my "old sleeping baby back". And it was a good thing I did. With Debbie's advice and support, Zoe returned back to her old sleeping habits (if not better!) in less than a week! Now for naps and bedtime, my baby is practically diving into her crib!Debbie was amazing. It was great to have someone who knew what to do when I myself did not. Never once did she make me feel like I was a bother even when I would call 6-8 times a day. Now that Zoe is sleeping well again she is much happier and playful...and Mommy is feeling relaxed too! Veronica Auyeung and Zoe

  My husband and I first contacted Debbie when our daughter was two months old. We were incredibly desperate to make changes to our daughter's sleeping habits. We had gotten her into the habit of sleeping in our arms, which at first we didn't mind at all; in fact, cuddling our little one was wonderful for us. After a while, she wouldn't sleep anywhere but in our arms and her naps and night-time sleep were erratic. She was sleeping and randomly during the day and night; when we would put her in her crib to sleep, we never knew how long it would be before she woke up crying. Her routine was non-existent and we had no idea when this would end. By the time my husband went back to work, I was at my wit’s end and prone having mini meltdowns almost daily. Utterly and totally exhausted from only getting only a few hours of sleep a day, I called Debbie.Debbie came to our home, did an assessment and helped us to make the changes needed to get our daughter feeding regularly and sleeping through the night. Debbie visited us on a Monday afternoon, talked and walked us through what we needed to do, and on the same night, our daughter slept in her crib for 9 hours without waking up once; it was first good night’s rest all three of us had had since we brought her home from the hospital. Since we implemented Debbie’s changes (three weeks ago), we have had three weeks of great naps and night-time sleep...and counting! Of course, our daughter still struggles every now and then with naps but now that my husband and I know what to do when she is struggling, all three of us are much happier.Debbie not only came to our house, she continued to provide support to us when we had questions and provided us with invaluable advice and materials to help us with our daughter. Our daughter has responded wonderfully to the changes we made; she is a much happier baby. I am also a much happier mother (and my husband is thrilled to have his wife back!) and now I am getting adequate sleep, the depression and anxiety I felt has been significantly reduced. We cannot thank Debbie enough for her support! Our daughter is doing much better, my husband and I have our evenings back and we can make plans around her schedule. If you are experiencing something similar with your infant or baby, please call Debbie...you won’t regret it!Debbie, thank you so much! Marisa and Simon, York Region, ON

             In less than a week Debbie helped me take my baby from waking up throughout the night to sleeping soundly for eleven hours straight. Why didn't we do this sooner? We're both so much more cheerful now, and Debbie made the process extremely easy to implement.Thank you Sarah and Plum

        I started the weekend after the skype group session. I followed all the steps Debbie explained. Since then at 8 pm my baby falls sleep while BF as usually and he will sleep all the night through until 6:30-7am. I just had a bad first night in which he woke in the middle of the night and i reached the 20 min crying. It was very hard (i cried a bit too) but since then he has not cryed again and will fall sleep on his own. No more breadtfeeding in the middle of the night.I am very happy with his improvement, it has been 10 days of good sleep!!! The system works and I encourage all of you to give it a try. Thanks again to Debbie!Alicia and Marek from Doha, Qatar (Middle East)

       After six months of sleepless nights and cranky days, the sleep nurturing program with Debbie was a lifesaver. My son now sleeps nine hours straight at night - a huge improvement from waking every hour.In the mornings I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming!The process is truly amazing. I was so thrilled watching my son go from a cranky daytime baby to a well-rested, playful, happy boy. Debbie's plan looked at all the activities in my son's life and creates an organized routine so that both baby and parents are satisfied. During the nurturing, Debbie was extremely patient andsupportive every step of the way. After months of receiving conflicting advice it is great to finally do something that works!Laura and Ewan in Vancouver

          I first contacted Precious Moments when our daughter Marley was 3 months old. We were desperate to make a change in her sleep habits because she had no routine at all, and was sleeping in between us in bed and we had no idea if or how that would ever end. I had spoken to Debbie and set up a consultation - she was so sympathetic to our situation and completely confident she could change it by implementing a brand new sleep schedule. We started our new schedule on a Saturday and Marley was sleeping through the night a couple days later. Debbie took the worry out of our problem, she gave us the schedules we needed to get Marley into a routine that worked for her, not to mention answered all of our questions however stupid they may have been. Marley is a happier baby now; she follows Debbie’s schedule like clockwork (and sleeps through the night, always!). Debbie was instrumental in giving us the confidence to help Marley along this path. Thank you Debbie! Nicole, Hayden and Marley Lewis   

     My little one and I slept side by side for 9months……or should I say laid awake side by side for 9months. The first couple of months of co-sleeping were amazing then at about 7months of age things changed. Chace my son became bigger and wanted more space and was getting up and nursing every 1-2hrs, yes every hour most nights, I was a disaster and he was a tired little baby. Naps during the day were just as bad, 20min or 1/2hr tops was all I was able to get, finally I said to my husband we have to change things, I just can’t do this anymore. I was more concerned of the lack of sleep Chace was getting, so we decided to get all kinds of books, speak with several different people and figure out how we were going to do this. My family dr’s suggestion was to put him down and leave him, if he cries leave him, don’t go in there. Well I could not stand the thought of hearing him cry all night long without seeing my face at all. So we decided to do it our own way. After about 10 days we were able to get him into his own crib and in his own room, but I was still getting up every hour. At this point feeling completely helpless and exhausted, I looked up sleep consultants and doulas and found Precious Moments, my savior. Debbie was our doula and an absolute angel, after taking what she had to say and putting into action by night 2 Chace was sleeping through the night. Debbie truly is a miracle worker. The support she offered and gave me was outstanding, I must have bugged her on the phone and via email a million times a day and never once did she make me feel like I was a bother to her in any way. I can’t thank her enough for the wonderful care and kind words she has given to me and my family in helping us through this sleepless time. Chace now goes to bed at 8pm and sleeps until 710am, amazing. Debbie the work you do is to be commended and praised you truly are our sleeping angel. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.Tiffani Howell R.N.

    We were confused by so much conflicting advice from books, friends, and relatives - and not getting the sleep we needed. Debbie was very knowledgeable, sensitive, and generous - and talking to her gave me the confidence and support to get our son to sleep through the night, and more. Her tips and insights are extremely helpful and grounded in a real caring for babies and their families. She encouraged us to contact her as much as we needed, and always responded in a sweet and positive way - about sleep and many other issues. I quickly started to wonder how I would parent without her! We feel very grateful for Debbie's help, we are all sleeping well, and our baby is a much happier little boy. Diane, Amish and baby Felix. 

        Debbie is a miracle worker! We contacted Debbie when our son was 7.5 months old. Sleep was not happening in our house on a consistent basis, there were 3-4 wake ups a night, sometimes for 1-2 hours at a time and naps were also a challenge. We had read as many books as possible, all which confused us even more, they all seemed to contradict one another and we didn’t know where to start. The first time we spoke with Debbie we got a very confident feeling about her techniques and she knew so much about babies and why they do what they do. We were understandably nervous(mostly mom) about how things would work and if it would work at all. After one day of following Debbie’s suggestions and changes to our daily routine our son slept through the night for the first time ever, it was incredible, we couldn’t believe it and he did it without any fuss. We worked on naps second and he is now very happily going down for his naps twice daily in his crib. Our entire household is now incredibly well rested and we owe it all to Debbie. Thank you Debbie!Kelly McLoughlin

      I cannot tell you enough how grateful I am to have found you!A little story: We were on our flight to the middle east and we were sitting next to another couple with a little one 7 months old. During take off, I nursed my little guy. He quickly fell asleep. A bassinett was provided to us, I slipped him in and he slept the full 7 hours of the flight. We had to wake him for descent and he was fresh for our layover in the airport before boarding our next flight. The poor mom next to me.... Her son slept no more than 45 minutes at a time. She sang to him, nursed him, shsh'ed him, rocked him in the isles, walked with him as best she could (all the while I quietly watched 2 movies and had a little shut-eye myself). I was tired watching her. She mentioned that her son had acid reflux, but they now believe that is under control. She further explained that he wakes up every 45 minutes and sleeps no more than three hours at a time. Then she has to nurse him, rock him, shsh him (you get the picture) to sleep. And I sat there and thought to myself, "no, he wakes up every 45 minutes BECAUSE you nurse him back to sleep". Alas, I held my tongue. I remember being that mother and thinking that same thing. I can see her son is exhausted and out of sorts. And while not crying, he was inconsolable. Just restless. And she is beside herself with exhaustion.Anyway, needless to say I passed on your website. Her husband was only too quick to take the information from me because he could not believe babies slept so calmly and soundly. I am so proud of my son and his easy disposition and so grateful for what you have provided to our family.Julie Van Kessel from Doha, Qatar

             After 4 months of sleepless nights and long days running after my three year old and trying to manage a newborn, I needed some help. I was also going back to work at 6 months so needed to not only get some sleep but also have some kind of schedule that worked with our busy lives and that we could follow. I turned to Debbie for guidance and support which is exactly what she provided! In a matter of days, I had a sleep and feeding schedule for Jude (4.5 months at the time) and some great advice on how to cope with the sleep training. By day three Jude was sleeping through the night and loving his new schedule....and so were we! My husband and I finally had some time together in the evenings after our 3 year old went to bed and I was getting a full night’s sleep. What could be better! I am now going back to work feeling way more comfortable that Jude is on a great schedule and our caregiver knows what to do every day. It has been a huge relief to have the support and guidance that Debbie provided-thank you so much! Emily Staunton

      Hi Debbie,I just wanted to drop you a note to say that the boys are 18 months old now and are terrific! Thanks again for all of your wonderful help at the start. We are having a blast and they make us laugh every day. Hope you and your family are well.Sincerely,Ali and Carlo

    At just over 7 months old our baby girl was waking through the night and had very poor napping habits, sleeping as little as 20 or 30 minutes at a time. Often, it took longer to sooth her to sleep than the entire nap would last, making this routine extremely tiresome and ultimately untenable. We called Debbie to learn more about her services and instantly felt a warm connection. Debbie has a very compassionate and warm demeanor that put us at ease and guided us through the sleep training process with her expert advice every step of the way. We highly recommend any parent thinking about sleep training to give Debbie a call, your only regret will be not having contacted her sooner. Our little fortune cookie is now sleeping through the night and takes one to two hour naps, she is very well rested and a much happier baby. Thank you Debbie for your guidance and continued support - we wouldn't have been able to have done this without you. Our warmest regards.Jackie and Pat

     We had been breastfeeding and sleeping with our son Desi, not to mention driving him to sleep for almost two years before our daughter Emma was born. We had finally gotten Desi to sleep in his own room, and with our second child, I decided, I need a good night sleep once and for all and so did my child! Emma was a great baby, but I wanted to ensure that she had a good feeding schedule that could coincide with proper nap times. We were referred to Debbie by a family friend and I am so thankful that we were! Debbie, who has children of her own, understood all of our concerns and addressed all our problems in a sweet, friendly and helpful manner. We worked on a sleep schedule which we were afraid would be too regimented and cruel but found out it was not the case. In fact it was very flexible and organized. We cannot convey how wonderful our life is now without the struggles and crying. As soon as we put Emma in her crib, she falls asleep quickly and stays asleep 11-12 hours straight in her crib every night and doesn't get up until the morning. Other mothers are in awe of what we have accomplished in such a short time. We were skeptical but she worked it out and never gave up on us. The schedule, the patience and the amazing noise machine were our saviours which I truly owe Debbie for in her guidance and quick responses! Even at times when all us mothers worry about their schedules being messed up like late nights at functions or family vacations, upon return, Debbie helped us adjust the schedule to get her back on track right away, and everytime, it worked like a charm!.Debbie made me feel very comfortable reaching out for help day or night. She was sincere and competent in addressing my concerns. I am thankful for having her as a resource and would highly recommend her to any breastfeeding Mom. Julie Della Fazia and Family

   The first picture is of our daughter Katherine shortly before we met Debbie. We looked similar... Our daughter was a pretty good sleeper right from birth, but at four months sleeping rapidly became more and more difficult. We had to do more things, for longer, to get her to bed...and she still slept less and less. Over four weeks she went from her being easy to put down to spending the entire night screaming inconsolably in our arms. We had read books and talked to many people, but knew we needed expert help when we tried "crying it out"...but Katherine screamed hysterically for 2.5 hours straight before we gave up. A friend was successful with Debbie, and upon hearing our plight gave us daily strong recommendations that we contact her. We especially liked that Debbie was permanently available to us, we weren't cut off after a few days of help, or forced to pay expensive fees later. Even though Debbie couldn't see us immediately (she blocks off time to ensure clients get quality service) she gave us a few tips to help us survive the few days until she could commit to us. Within a couple days after her working with us our mantra was "Debbie = magic!" She devised a schedule for Katherine, determined what sleeping approach was best, and most importantly, helped us stick to our plan even when it was in the middle of the night and we were wavering. To the astonishment of family and friends, we now put Katherine to bed easily, and we're all much happier and more well-rested. We all now look like the second attached picture. Debbie still helps us anytime we have a problem...but that's rare since she's worked magic! -Jason

                I used Debbie's services for my 8 month old daughter. We had not slept for more than 3 consecutive hours since she was born. I found Debbie on the internet and contacted her when I was at the end of my rope. She immediately reassured me that she could help and quickly established a plan. Her schedule was easy to follow and very clearly laid out, and the sleep training was much easier than I thought it would be. After only 2 nights of sleep training, my daughter sleeps through the night, every night! She was immediately a happier baby, when she was finally rested. Also, I now feel that I have the skills to get her back on track if her schedule varies. Debbie is supportive and caring, but also strong. She is very clear about what to do and when to do it, and leaves no room for doubt or confusion. She never made me feel that my questions were stupid (even if they were!). My only regret is that I didn't contact her sooner. I would recommend her to anyone with a child who has sleep difficulties." Thanks Debbie!Dr. Victoria Avram 

      From the start, my son Ewan was never a good sleeper. But over time he had become worse and worse and at 5 months he was napping for short half hour spurts during the day, he was up all night crying and wanting to start the day at 4 am! My husband and I were exhausted, at our wits end and had tried everything, so we contacted Debbie. She started us off with a new day time routine and to my amazement Ewan napped all day-on the first day! Debbie talked us through every step of the way and just as she had promised, Ewan slept through the night on the third night! She was able to tweak his feeds and schedules to meet his needs and also helped us introduce solids. When we were going on vacation, she was able to help us create a schedule which worked around the plane ride and made the trip much easier on us. Ewan is now sleeping 11 hours at night and taking 2, one and a half to two hour naps a day! It has been amazing to have someone to run your ideas and questions by, and to guide you through the challenges that arise. I have told almost everyone that I know that this has been the best money I have ever spent, and to anyone that is questioning whether or not you need a sleep consultant...don’t wait any longer, call Debbie now! Thank you, Yulan 

   Our eleven month old Ethan was a nightmare when it came to sleeping. He would awake every hour of the night, sometimes 5 times during the hour, jump out of his crib, scream the second we put him down and would refuse to go back to sleep by himself. After months of sleepless nights, we were burnt out and utterly exhausted when a friend recommended us to Debbie. Out of desperation, I contacted her and almost immediately she responded to our concerns, addressed our needs, and got Ethan on a schedule after learning about his routine. Debbie was easy to speak to and was extremely knowledgeable. On the first night we got hours of sleep!! He slept through the night on the second night and started napping by himself on the fifth day. He’s now the perfect child, he goes down at 8:30 and we have to wake him up in the morning and he gets upset at us for it – the irony. We had a great experience with Debbie and our only regret was NOT calling her earlier!! We got our sanity back!! Thanks Debbie! Nazia and Kevin

       After almost 5 months of our son Leonardo never sleeping more than 2 hours at a time and barely napping more than 30 minutes during the day, my husband and I knew it was time to consult someone for help!! Utterly exhausted, the constant night waking was taking a toll on us and making it difficult to really enjoy this special time with our baby. I had contacted the local midwives in our area with a phone call of desperation for help and they had suggested trying a sleep consultant or doula. We were both a little reluctant to proceed as we didn’t even know what a doula was… however after viewing the precious moments doula website and having a telephone conversation with Debbie, I knew she was the right person to pursue. Debbie had a very calm manner over the phone, her sincerity to help was clearly evident in our first conversation ~ not gimmicky, no “after the sessions over” packages to pay for. When we decided to proceed, Debbie had a schedule in place in less than 24hrs. She was very clear with her instructions, very honest with what to expect and always quick to respond to an email, text or phone call – with in minutes. She offered a lot of reassurance that the schedule and sleep training techniques used work and are ultimately for the betterment of your child and family. Her constant reassurance enabled us to work through the difficult times, much needed to achieve the end result. After our first night of sleep training and implementing the new schedule that day, Leo slept his first 5 hour stretch. By the third night, to our complete shock (!!) Leo was sleeping 10-11 hours straight – without us having to go into his room and sleeping 2 hours for both scheduled naps!!! Debbie is absolutely incredible!!! Her tips along the way are priceless and the after support is a complete must for any surprises that occur along the way. In my opinion, Debbie is as close to a second mother as you can get, only a fingertip away! We trust her recommendations and her expertise ~ our only regret, not finding Debbie sooner! Thank you so much Debbie, you’re the best! Chris, Tina and Leo

       I contacted Debbie when I was at my wit's end. My 9 month old daughter Lexi was waking up to 5 times a night. I felt like I had a newborn again! I was very worried that she would wake her sleeping 2 year old brother Jackson. I was so exhausted some days I felt like I was in a daze. And, I had no time to myself. I constantly had Lexi on me in the evenings, and out of pure exhaustion, most nights she slept with us. I never got a good sleep with her beside me. Thank goodness I contacted Debbie. She got Lexi on a better schedule and that very first night, she was in her crib all night. Only a couple of nights later, she was sleeping right through the night without waking! And napping! The quality of our life has improved so much. I can sleep at night, and I have my evenings back again. I actually have some time to myself. I feel like I'm a much better Mom by day and I am enjoying my kids so much more. I should've contacted Debbie months ago. Her expert advice has brought peace to our household and we have been able to teach our daughter how to put herself to sleep - a valuable life lesson for her. If you are even thinking about hiring Debbie - don't delay! You will not regret it. The only regret you will have is why you didn't do it sooner!Kim 

                After debating for a couple of months whether to consult a Doula on sleep training, we finally decided to call Debbie late one night. She spoke to us for quite a while and offered some tips on how to make some immediate changes. We instantly felt comfortable with her and agreed to utilize her services. Debbie was extremely professional, compassionate and always responded promptly to all queries and concerns. Although we didn't think it was possible, our 4 1/2 month old baby girl finally slept her first full night! Now that she is sleep trained, we feel that we are no longer confined by her schedule. Thanks to Debbie, my husband, myself and baby are much more happier and wake up fully rested most mornings. The cost of Debbie's services were worth every penny! I recommend hiring her to anyone with a baby who is yearning a full night's sleep.S.S., Toronto, ON

    My experience with Precious Moments Doula Care was amazing!! I hired Debbie when my twins were 6 months old to help get them sleeping through the night. Debbie made subtle changes to our daily schedule and guided us through every step of the sleep training process. Our twins responded immediately! Not only are they sleeping 10 to 11 hours a night (uninterrupted), they now take two solid 1.5 hour naps each day. Knowing Debbie was only a phone call or email away made the entire process smooth and stress free. The twins are thriving and we are all getting some much needed rest. Thank you so much for all of your guidance, our life really has changed since we started working with you.Thank-you Debbie!!

                     Debbie has done wonders for us! Our son James, at 11 months, had never slept through the night. Although he was pretty good at taking naps during the day - at night he would always wake up every 2-3 hours. Sometimes he would be awake for 2 hours - needing us to pat or stroke him back to sleep. We contacted Debbie who put together a schedule for us that meant less sleep time during the day and more sleep time at night. At first, I was not convinced that this would work as I had heard from many people and consultants that you should never wake a sleeping baby. However, I was at the point where I needed to be open about a new approach as nothing I had done so far worked (and I was exhausted). After changinig James's schedule and using Debbies approach, James was sleeping through the night within 4 days. He still gets up at night, but the important thing is that he is now able to get back to sleep by himself. Debbie - we appreciate all your help and thank you for staying in touch. This has not only been good sleep training for James - but for me too!

    Our son Cole like many children would not sleep in his crib for more than 2-3 hours at a time. He would sleep in our arms for hours but as soon as we put him down he cried. I would put him down in his crib at 7pm and he would cry every two hours...just to be held or any time his soother fell out ...he would cry. It would be 1 am and I would bring him into our bed so I could get some sleep. From the time he was 2 months old we both wouldn't sleep more than 2-3 hours at a time. He is now 10 months old and we are all beyond exhausted. One night we just couldn't do it anymore....we started looking on the Internet for help. We found Debbie and emailed her a question late one night, within 5 minutes she replied back. She called us right away and answered all our questions. Within 15 hrs we had a sleep schedule for our son and started it the next night. Within 2 days he was sleeping through the night. I couldn't believe it! We had tried to do the let him cry thing and the no cry thing and nothing worked. We needed Debbie to help us through the process, she was there for us with any question we had.It was worth every penny for us to get the balance back in our lives. We wished we had done it sooner, we just didn't know where to look or what to do about it. Debbie is extreamly professional and knowledgeable, and cares about her clients and their babies. Thanks for everything Debbie!Danelle                                

                    After 10 months of our daughter, Madelyn, not sleeping through the night and never having any kind of consistent nap schedule during the day, we were at our wits end. She had also gotten used to sleeping in bed with us and was at the point where she pretty much refused to sleep in her crib at all. We had a few friends who had worked with a sleep consultant with great results, but we thought we could manage things ourselves. Well, after reading that if an 8 month old baby is still waking through the night, she will likely still be waking through the night at 5 years unless some kind of action is taken, we decided that we needed help, and FAST! After getting a few recommendations from friends, we picked Debbie to be our sleep consultant. We loved that she offers unlimited after-support, and after going through the process we found that was definitely necessary. While some sleep consultants and doulas only offer 3 days of free phone/e-mail support, Debbie is there for you whenever the schedule needs tweaking (eg. planning vacations with time changes, how to deal with a sick baby, or any other hiccups along the way) in the weeks and months following the initial consultation.We are SO happy to report that after only 3 days of sleep training and implementing the new daily routine, we now have a baby (she is almost a year old) who sleeps 11 hours at night, and takes a regular 1.5 hour nap every morning and afternoon - IN HER CRIB! We could hardly believe it would be possible to break her of those old bad habits, and now we only wish we had gotten Debbie’s help sooner.So for any tired parents out there who are considering a doula/sleep consultant, don’t hesitate as it as it will truly be the best money you’ve ever spent. The peace of mind that comes with knowing you will get a full night’s sleep is priceless (especially after months of pre-bedtime anxiety of never knowing how long it will be before baby is up and crying) and your baby will be much more rested and happy as well. Debbie has a very caring, patient approach and will make sure you feel comfortable and confident in the process. She is truly the calm in the eye of the storm and we can’t recommend her enough. ~Monica, Don and Madelyn Belyea

  Debbie Fazio is a miracle worker. Do not hesitate, contact her asap. Each day and each hour you wait you will look back and think "why didn't I contact her sooner. I could have had a happier life and family even sooner!"Our 8 week son was only sleeping for a total of two hours from 7 pm to 7 am ... and in only 30 minute chunks! In the day time he would sleep a bit longer, but the constant hours of wakefulness were taking their toll on me and our son Quintin was developing bags under his eyes that matched mine. Everytime I tried to put him to sleep in his bassinet or crib, he would wake up. He only seemed to sleep on me. I had read book after book and consulted all my friends, but nothing seemed to work. My goal was hoping to have him be able to sleep for 2 hours.Debbie delivered well beyond that. Debbie assessed the sleep problem and then developed a program that would work for us. She was also working those particular nights and her e-mail support during the night was invaluable. When I had a question at 3 am, she promptly answered back. Within two days, Quintin was actually sleeping through the night! And taking scheduled naps during the day.I know have an infant that has a happy demeanour and has a predictable sleep schedule that I can even plan around. Overall, her skills are second to none. It is incredibly reassuring to have a knowledgable expert guide you through a challenging process. The change in the baby and our family are profound. I highly recommend you work with Precious Moments and, indeed, get on your path to enjoying your precious moments with your child soon. Danielle Wallace, Anthony Smith

 Debbie, I want to thank you for your unwavering support over the last few months.Being a first time mother at the age of 44 was a little daunting and then having a colicky baby made it even more so! I didn't really think much could be done but you came in and helped figure out a routine that enabled me to make it through the short colic phase. And try little things that made a huge difference like burping her in different ways to relieve her gas andpain. Because of your great teaching, she is now a very contented baby on a schedule that keeps her and me happy! Thanks! Caroline

  My son started out a great sleeper, sleeping all the time on me or beside me. Well, by the time he was 6 weeks old this lovable routine was turning into a big problem. My son would only sleep if being held by me. As a result, I was getting no time to spend with my 2 1/2 year old and neither mom or baby was getting sufficient sleep. I found out about Debbie through her website and quickly called. Debbie and I met a few days later and a routine was in place that met the needs of both my son and daughter. At first it was hard, but Debbie provided support through it all, through email or phone calls. She provided reassurance that it would all work out, just to see the plan through. By the end of the first day, my son was sleeping in his own crib. Within a few days, he was adjusting to eating and sleeping according to this new schedule and I found the time to play with my daughter. My son is now 6 months old and I have continued to consult with Debbie about routine changes and even introducing solid foods. She has and continues to provide support both quickly and with the needs of my children as her guide. Thanks Debbie Robin 

                    Debbie is incredibly knowledgeable, kind and supportive. Her postpartum help with our newborn twins over the 8 weeks was wonderful. Her advice on sleep issues and more was key to helping us get our twins to sleep through the night in eight weeks. As a new Mom, her advice and support were invaluable. I would highly recommend her service to any new parent, particularly those with multiples. Liz

                    Hi Debbie, With just the few changes you suggested and with strictly enforcing a schedule our lives have changed dramatically since we met you. The girls are going to sleep with very little effort and are sleeping for longer durations. Best of all when they are awake they are content as they are well rested little girls. We never even had to let them cry it out. As a result we actually have some time to oursleves for the first time since the girls came home. I have even started tandem feeding by myself today and it was surprisingly easy. We can't thank you enough for your suggestions and advice. We will be sure to refer you to all of our friends with newborns and are happy to be a reference for you to prospective clients. As my family can all attest to, our time with you was the best time ever spent!!! As I know things can not always be this rosy I am so glad to know we have you as a reference when things get tough and just knowing we can come to you with our questions has been so reassuring. Thanks again, Sue

                    Debbie, Words cannot thank you again for your support. The consultation you offered was wonderful. Not only was it in our budget but you offered us so many tips on how to manage a schedule and how to help us teach our babies good sleeping habits not to mention so many other useful tricks. Our family is so fortunate to have been able to spend time with you and learn how to start off on the right foot with our new babies. Before they were born, we were in a panic about how to manage them and still have time for ourselves and eachother. You have made having multiples a joy. The time we spend with them is wonderful and I am fortunate to get some sleep and even do some errands in between. Thank you so much for your help, Jenny

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