Sleep consultants in Singapore: what they charge, what you get, and when to see a doctor instead

A baby sleep consultant in Singapore charges about $180 to $270 for a one-off call, and most charge $600 to $1,700 for a full programme with a plan and one to three weeks of coaching. Those are the prices six consultants publish on their own websites, read on 11 October 2026. Most are trained through private courses such as Sleep Sense; none we checked lists a medical or nursing licence. A consultant can help with sleep habits; a health problem needs a doctor. If your child snores loudly most nights, stops breathing or gasps in sleep, isn't growing well, or has a fever and is unusually fussy, see a doctor first. KKH and NUH both run children's sleep clinics, reached through a GP or polyclinic referral, and NUH accepts private patients who refer themselves.

If you'd rather try on your own first, our guide to sleep training methods compares the approaches, and the baby sleep schedule tool gives nap and bedtime targets by age.

What sleep consultants charge in Singapore

Listed alphabetically. Prices are what each consultant's site showed on 11 October 2026, before any discounts; check before you book.

Sleep SuperNanny doesn't publish prices and starts with a discovery call. Twins usually cost more: Sleepy Bubba charges 50% extra.

In-home help is priced on top. Sleepy Bubba lists SGD 300 for a home consultation and SGD 550 for bedtime support from 6pm to 9pm; Petite Dreamers lists $600 for first-night bedtime support; Our Little Chicks lists $300 to stay until your child falls asleep and $2,500 to stay until 6am.

What a sleep consultation includes

The packages above follow the same pattern:

1. An intake form or questionnaire about your child's routine, feeds, naps and sleep space.
2. A consultation call or home visit, usually 45 to 90 minutes, to go through it and agree on a method you're comfortable with.
3. A written sleep plan tailored to your child's age.
4. One to three weeks of support by WhatsApp, phone or email while you carry out the plan, often with a sleep log.
5. Optional extras: a consultant at your home for bedtime or the night, or check-in calls in the months after.

The cheaper "ask me anything" calls suit a single question, such as dropping a night feed or shifting bedtime. Want someone to keep you on track through the hard first week? That's what the full programmes are for.

Credentials: what to ask

Sleep consultants in Singapore list private training courses, and none we checked lists a medical qualification. Of the consultants above, UpChild, Our Little Chicks, Petite Dreamers and Yawn to Dawn say they are certified through Sleep Sense, a private training programme; Yawn to Dawn also lists a child sleep certificate from IPHI. Baby Planner SG's founder is a certified baby planner and postpartum doula, and Sleep SuperNanny's team trains through its own mentorship programme. We found no Singapore authority that licenses sleep consultants.

Questions worth asking before you pay:

• Which method do you use, and can you adapt it if I don't want to leave my baby to cry?
• How many weeks of support do I get, and how fast do you reply at night?
• Do you work with babies as young as mine?
• What happens if the plan isn't working after a week?
• When would you tell me to see a doctor instead?

What's normal, and when hiring someone makes sense

Before you book anyone, check your expectations against what's normal. SingHealth says newborns sleep 14 to 17 hours in 24, that many babies don't sleep through the night until they're more than three to six months old, and that most can settle themselves back to sleep from three to six months.

KKH says night waking linked to sleep habits, such as needing to be fed or rocked back to sleep, affects 25 to 50% of babies aged 6 to 12 months and 15 to 20% of toddlers. It describes several ways to change those habits and notes that full "cry it out" extinction isn't recommended for babies under six months, while gradual methods take longer but are less draining. A consultant helps you pick one and stick to it. You can also ask your doctor, who may refer your child to a paediatric sleep specialist if they suspect insomnia.

When to see a doctor instead of a consultant

A sleep consultant can't diagnose a medical problem. KKH and HealthHub list these as reasons to see a doctor:

• Loud snoring on most nights
• Pauses in breathing, snorting or gasping during sleep
• Laboured breathing, or blue lips or face
• Excessive sleepiness during the day, or morning headaches
• Poor growth, or new learning or behaviour problems
• A fever, or being much fussier than normal
• Crying that won't settle, if you think your baby may be unwell

KKH says about 10% of children snore on most nights and 1 to 3% also have breathing problems during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnoea peaks between four and seven years, usually with enlarged tonsils or adenoids, and if it isn't treated it's linked to poor growth and learning and behaviour problems. Diagnosis needs an overnight sleep study, and a parent can stay the night.

Hospital sleep clinics for children in Singapore

A GP or polyclinic is the usual first stop. If you see a private paediatrician, they can refer you too. For general check-ups, our paediatrician map shows clinics near you.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a sleep consultant cost in Singapore?

From the consultants' own sites in October 2026: about $180 to $270 for a single call, and $600 to $1,700 for a full programme with a plan and 1 to 3 weeks of support. In-home night help costs extra, from about $300 to $2,500.

Are sleep consultants in Singapore qualified?

They list private certifications, most often Sleep Sense, rather than medical or nursing licences. We found no Singapore authority that licenses them, so ask about their training and how they handle a baby who may be unwell.

When should I see a doctor about my child's sleep?

If your child snores loudly most nights, stops breathing or gasps in sleep, has blue lips, isn't growing well, is very sleepy in the day, or has a fever and is unusually fussy. KKH and NUH run children's sleep clinics through a doctor's referral.

Is a sleep consultant worth it?

It depends on your family. KKH says night waking from sleep habits is common between 6 and 12 months and that several methods work. If you can follow a plan from our sleep training guide, you may not need one; if you want someone to coach you through it, a consultant can.

At what age can I hire a sleep consultant?

Several start from birth with newborn education packages, and full programmes often start from about 8 to 12 weeks. KKH says full "cry it out" methods aren't recommended under six months, so ask which method a consultant uses for a young baby.

For more on baby sleep, see our guides to swaddles and sleep sacks and newborn care basics.