The Right Start:
The Newborn Sleep Session
Go from second-guessing every nap and night waking to confident, calm parenting with a clear plan for your baby's first 4 months
This is a private session for parents of newborns (0–12 weeks) who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure about newborn sleep, feeding, and development.
In 90 minutes, this PhD-informed session will help you feel confident, supported, and clear on what your baby truly needs to set a good foundation for sleep.
BOOK YOUR 1:1 NEWBORN SESSION HERE
The newborn stage feels harder than you expected because:
You’re carrying the mental load of constantly wondering:
- “Is this normal?”
- “Am I missing something?”
- “Why does every day feel so unpredictable?”
- “Am I already creating bad habits?”
- “Why does everyone give different advice?”
And somewhere between the sleep deprivation, the conflicting information, and the endless guessing… you’ve stopped feeling confident in yourself.
Your newborn sleep coach
I'm Dr. Susie Menkes...
A PhD-level pediatric sleep expert who has helped more than 1,500 families since 2012 navigate newborn sleep without rigid schedules or extreme sleep training methods.
I’m a trusted expert for industry leaders like Beverly Hills Pediatrics, The New Mom School - Larchmont Village, and Hatch Collection, helping newborn parents learn how to create healthy sleep foundations from the very beginning, without rigid schedules or extreme sleep training methods.
My work is rooted in evidence-based newborn sleep and developmental science, but designed for real life because new parents don’t need more conflicting advice.
You need guidance that actually makes sense for your baby, your family, and the realities of the newborn stage.
My specialty is helping families:
- Understand how newborn sleep actually works
- Integrate feeding and sleep rhythms naturally
- Create flexible, healthy patterns from day one
- Avoid the common habits that often lead to bigger sleep struggles later
I bridge the gap between “They’ll grow out of it…” and overly rigid sleep training advice that doesn’t feel right for most new parents.
Because the truth is you don’t need to control your newborn’s sleep, you need to understand it.
And more than anything, I want parents to leave our time together feeling calmer, more confident, and equipped to handle the real-life moments that make the newborn stage feel so overwhelming.
"Greyson turned 3 months on Saturday and celebrated sleeping 8:30pm-5:30am straight without waking!"
A sleeping baby at night is a happy mom during the day!
Phoebe L.
Mom to Greyson (3 months old)
"I put my son down awake (and made sure he wasn't overtired!!) and stood above him and shushed a bit and he drifted off!"
Thanks for the session on Monday Susie!
Anna K.
Mom to newborn (2 months old)
How your baby sleeps at 4 months is an expression of the patterns you set in the first 3.
Each newborn session is customized to YOUR baby.
In 90-minutes we'll work on:
Understanding Your Baby's Current Sleep Patterns
We’ll take a close look at your baby’s current sleep, feeding, naps, wake windows, and night wakings, so you can understand what’s working, what may be contributing to overwhelm or unpredictability, and what gentle adjustments will make the biggest difference right now.
Creating
Healthy Sleep Foundations
You’ll learn how to support sleep in a way that feels responsive, realistic, and developmentally appropriate, including how to put your baby down awake without tears, support longer stretches of sleep over time, and create flexible rhythms without rigid schedules.
Navigating Feeding, Fussiness + Wake Windows
We’ll work through examples of real-life moments that leave most new parents second-guessing themselves, so you know how to respond with more confidence and less stress.
Understanding developmental milestones + sleep changes
You’ll learn which developmental shifts impact sleep in the first few months, what changes are normal, and how to adjust your approach as your baby grows, so you feel prepared instead of caught off guard.
preventing common sleep struggles before they start
We’ll focus on the small patterns and habits that quietly shape sleep over time, helping you support healthy sleep foundations now instead of waiting until the 4-month sleep regression to finally get help.
preparing for the 4 month sleep regression before it happens
Instead of feeling blindsided later, you’ll understand what actually changes around 4 months, why sleep often unravels during this stage, and what you can start doing now to help your baby transition more smoothly.
"After guidance from Susie, my 7-week old slept two 5.5 hour stretches (our record by far) and took his very first nap ever in his bassinet. Before that, he only napped in the carrier or in our arms. Amazing!"
Alicia H.
Mom to Lincoln (7 weeks old)
The Investment
What's included in
The Right Start:
The Newborn Sleep Session
90-Minute Private Session with
Dr. Susie Menkes
A comprehensive, PhD-led consultation focused on your baby’s sleep, feeding rhythms, development, and day-to-day challenges with personalized guidance tailored to your baby, your goals, and your family’s needs.
Personalized Newborn Sleep + Rhythm Guidance:
Clear, evidence-based recommendations you can start implementing immediately to support healthy sleep foundations, more predictable days, and calmer nights, without rigid schedules or cry-it-out methods.
Real-Time Troubleshooting + Support
Bring your real-life challenges to the session for naps, wake windows, night wakings, fussiness, feeding/gas, short naps, overtiredness, or “nothing seems to be working” days and leave knowing exactly how to adjust with more confidence.
Developmental Sleep Education
Understand what’s normal in the newborn stage, which developmental milestones impact sleep, and how to navigate upcoming changes like the 4-month sleep regression before they become overwhelming.
Recorded Session + Written Notes
Receive full lifetime access to your session recording along with written notes and key takeaways, so you never have to rely on memory or revisit conflicting advice at 2am.
411 On Feeding + Sleep Guide
A practical guide to understanding how feeding and sleep work together in the newborn stage, helping you feel more prepared navigating both with less stress and guesswork. Something you can print out and have at your fingertips.
"Rowan is sleeping in his crib without a doc-a-tot or Brezza mat. Sleeping over an hour! Also, slept all night in his SNOO with no motion at all."
Callie H.
Mom to Rowan (3 months old)
"Cassie turned 3 months on Friday! She celebrated by sleeping 12 hours (until 8am)! She is always able to put herself to sleep for all naps in the crib with minimal/no fussing, and she connects cylces about half the time!"
Maureen S.
Mom to Cassie (3 months old)
Once you purchase
Here's What Happens Next...
01. You Book Your Session
You will receive an email after you purchase to book your private 90-minute session directly on my calendar.
02. Complete Your Intake ForM
When you book, you’ll fill out a simple intake form, outlining your baby’s current sleep, feeding rhythms, developmental stage, and biggest challenges.
Once this is submitted, you’ll automatically receive a Zoom invite for your 90-minute session based on the date/ time you selected.
03. Attend Your Private Session with Dr. Susie Menkes
During your 90-minute session, we’ll walk through your baby’s current sleep patterns, feeding rhythms, wake windows, naps, night wakings, developmental milestones, and the specific adjustments that will best support your baby and family right now.
You’ll leave with:
- Clear next steps
- Personalized guidance
- Flexible rhythms and tools
- And a deeper understanding of how newborn sleep actually works and what to do
04. Receive Your Recording + Resources
After the session, you’ll receive:
- Lifetime access to your session recording
- Written notes and recommendations
- Your 411 on Feeding + Sleep Guide
So you can revisit the guidance anytime you need clarity, reassurance, or support.
When you finally understand your newborn's sleep, you will:
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Move through your days with more confidence because you’ll understand what’s normal, what your baby needs, and how to respond in the moment while building a secure attachment |
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Feel more prepared during naps, night wakings, feeding challenges, and fussy stretches, instead of constantly wondering if you’re “doing it wrong” |
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Create healthy sleep foundations early, so you’re not spending months later trying to undo patterns that quietly formed in the newborn stage |
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Experience more predictable rhythms throughout the day, making life with a newborn feel more manageable, grounded, and less chaotic |
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Stop relying on conflicting tips from social media, blogs, and well-meaning friends and start trusting your own ability to support your baby |
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Feel supported instead of alone in the newborn stage, knowing you have a flexible framework to come back to when things change (because they always do) |
FAQS
Who is this session best for?
Isn't my baby too young for sleep support?
What are some of the things we can work on together?
Can I do this if I'm still pregnant?
Isn't newborn sleep just survival mode?
What if I still have questions before booking?
WANT TO ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE BOOKING?
Schedule a Discovery Call
We'll talk through your baby’s current sleep challenges, what support you’re looking for, and whether The Right Start is the best fit for your family.
This is not an advice-driven call.
"I had my session when Logan was 2.5 months old, and he is now 4 months and sleeping through the night since 13 weeks old, no tears."
"Sleeping 6:45pm to 6:45am and taking 3 independent naps with no paci or rocking. Just swaddle and lay down for sleep!"
Amber S.
Mom to Logan (2.5 months old)
DISCLAIMER
The Right Start: Newborn Sleep Session is designed to provide educational, evidence-based guidance around newborn sleep, feeding rhythms, and development. This session is not medical advice and does not replace care from your pediatrician or healthcare provider.
